England

Rated:GoodResidential

Blenheim Care Home

17 Dunbar Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7AZ

01202557090

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 April 2022

Provider

Blenheim Care Home Limited

Beds

31 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 72 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 5 are rated higher by CQC, 64 are the same and 3 are lower.

53 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodMay 2017
GoodNov 2019
GoodMay 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Blenheim Care Home Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Blenheim Care Home

Blenheim Care Home is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, offering support to older people without nursing needs. Full details from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates 31 people across two accessible floors and currently supports 28 residents. The service does not provide nursing care. Medicines are managed safely by trained staff whose competency is regularly checked, though improvements are needed in recording topical cream applications.

Residents and relatives report feeling safe at the home. People are relaxed and comfortable with staff who know them well and provide personalised support. Staff understand safeguarding procedures and receive regular supervision, team meetings, annual appraisals and training to perform their roles competently.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenSecure GardenEn-suite RoomsActivities ProgrammeDining RoomCommunal LoungeLibraryLaundry Service

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists four double bedrooms that can accommodate couples. Most ground-floor bedrooms have direct garden access.
There are two enclosed gardens, at the front and rear, with planters and raised beds for flowers and vegetables.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 31 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH3 7AZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 31 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 April 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 21 November 2019: Good
CaringPublished 21 November 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 21 November 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Blenheim Care Home'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 Blenheim Care Home, 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 Blenheim Care Home, 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 Blenheim Care Home'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