Acorn Luxury Care Limited

76 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7AS

01202515713

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 February 2021

Provider

Acorn Luxury Care Limited

Beds

13 beds

About Acorn Luxury Care Limited

Acorn Luxury Care Limited is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, providing care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Acorn Luxury Care Limited is a residential care home accommodating up to 13 older people, with 11 residents at the time of inspection. Single bedrooms are spread across two floors, with stairs and a stair lift providing access to the first floor. Residents enjoy communal spaces including a lounge, dining area, and conservatory with level access to a secure garden.

The home prioritised infection control through policies and practices aligned with best practice guidance. Visiting arrangements operated by appointment, with temperature checks and appropriate PPE provided to visitors. Staff demonstrated strong commitment to safeguarding residents from infection risks through consistent implementation of safety measures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH3 7AS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment; Substance misuse problems.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 17 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 February 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Acorn Luxury Care Limited's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Acorn Luxury Care Limited, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Acorn Luxury Care Limited, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Acorn Luxury Care Limited's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees