Burwood Nursing Home

100 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AL

01202693224

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

29 June 2022

Provider

Gentilwood Limited

Beds

58 beds

About Burwood Nursing Home

Burwood Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, providing personal and nursing care primarily to older adults. Further details on the service, based on the most recent CQC inspection, are set out below.

This nursing home provides personal and nursing care to up to 58 people, primarily older adults. At the time of inspection, 37 people were using the service. Residents and families consistently described the care as outstanding, with one person stating, "You have a great life.

The staff can never do enough for you. " Staff demonstrated kindness and respect, recognising residents' strengths and capabilities whilst maintaining their dignity and privacy.

The home offers person-centred care tailored to individual needs, preferences and life histories. Residents are actively involved in decisions about their daily lives, and staff support them to maintain independence and choice. The service celebrates residents' skills and ensures they spend time engaged in meaningful activities that reflect their past hobbies and interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 September 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 58 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH18 8AL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 2 September 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 June 2022.

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

Read Burwood Nursing 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 Burwood Nursing 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 Burwood Nursing 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 Burwood Nursing 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