Apple House

186 Seafield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5LJ

01202429093

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 March 2021

Provider

Apple House Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Apple House

Apple House is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. The findings below set out what CQC observed there.

Apple House provides accommodation with personal care and support for up to four people with learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, three people lived at the service.

The home maintained robust infection control measures to protect people, staff, and visitors. Visitors completed health questionnaires, had their temperature recorded, and took rapid COVID-19 tests with results available within 30 minutes. A dedicated garden pod was used for testing.

The home was visibly clean and hygienic throughout, with staff using cleaning products recommended by the local authority.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 April 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH6 5LJ

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 16 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 March 2021.

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

Read Apple House'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 Apple House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Apple House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Apple House'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