Hartford Care
The Laurels and Pine Lodge Care Home
Nursing home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Laurels and Pine Lodge Care Home is a 54-bed residential care home in Poole, Dorset, operated by Hartford Care. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care; Safe care is rated Requires Improvement.
The home comprises two adjoining properties and offers communal spaces alongside en-suite bedrooms. It is located in Poole town centre with access to local amenities and community facilities.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
188 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,025 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,173 |
| 2025 | — | £1,220 |
| 2026 | £1,025 | — |
What Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Laurels and Pine Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is CANFORD HEATH GROUP PRACT, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Poole
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Leonardo Carer Support
Our mission is to ensure all unpaid carers across Dorset access meaningful advice and support to enable carers to have the quality of life they want, need and deserve. We support unpaid/voluntary…
Broadstone Age Concern Day Centre
We run a day centre on most Tuesdays. Part of the funding of the day centre comes from our charity shop (which only sells items donated by members & members of the public).
PramaLife
Charitable community and outreach activities including dementia clubs, respite club, social pop-in clubs, coffee mornings, special interest groups, carers support groups, befriending, transport,…
Lytchett Minster & Upton Age Concern
We operate a weekly Day Centre all day every Monday for the lonely, elderly, disabled and housebound people in the Lytchett Minster & Upton area. We run outings, boat trips and an annual 8 day…
Age Concern Bournemouth
Age Concern Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset works with and for people over 55 in Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset. Activities include social clubs and centres, information & advice,…
Faithworks Wessex
Our charitable objects are given life through a number of projects, including: homelessness outreach, befriending of carers, supported placements for adults with learning disabilities, food banks,…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01202 037464 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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