Avery Healthcare

Westbourne Tower Care Home

Nursing home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

CQC Good114 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityWell Served
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).
Address16-18 Poole Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR
Beds114
Weekly feefrom £1,134 · 2026
En-suite81%
Opened2006

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About

Westbourne Tower Care Home is operated by Avery Healthcare and located in Bournemouth, Dorset. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care across 114 registered beds. It is situated in Westbourne, within easy reach of Bournemouth town centre.

The Care Quality Commission rated Westbourne Tower as Good overall, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Computer Room
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Poole Hospital3.4 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station1.9 miles
Shops150 m
Pub or bar100 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 700 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

674 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour32%
Violent crime29%
Other theft7%
Criminal damage & arson7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,134
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,173
2025—£1,220
2026£1,134—

What Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Westbourne Tower Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Poole Hospital · 3.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Bournemouth

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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,…

1.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1108714)
Charity

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,…

1.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1113294)
Charity

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,…

3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172716)
Charity

Parent Carer Foundation

We offer compassionate relief, guidance, advocacy, support & counselling to parents, carers of children, young people, including adults with SEN/D. Our mission is to connect with &…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1151503)
Charity

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…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1210102)
Charity

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).

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (290985)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Westbourne Tower located?
It is situated in Bournemouth and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Westbourne Tower?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Westbourne Tower is rated as good, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Westbourne Tower?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Westbourne Tower have?
Currently, there are 114 beds at the home.
Who owns Westbourne Tower?
This care home is owned and operated by Avery Healthcare.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Westbourne Tower, including: Exercise & Fitness, Meditation & Yoga, Visits from Children.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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