England

Fair HavenBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Rated:GoodResidential

Fair Haven

22 Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3QQ

01202553503

Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

17 June 2026

Provider

Christadelphian Care Homes

Beds

30 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 65 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 58 are the same and 3 are lower.

62 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

GoodMar 2016
GoodSept 2018
GoodJul 2026

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Christadelphian Care Homes, which runs 5 care homes in England: 5 rated Good.

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 Fair Haven

Fair Haven is a 30-bed residential care home located on Knyveton Road in Bournemouth. It is operated by Christadelphian Care Homes and provides care for older people, those with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in September 2018. It is positioned within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area in the South West region.

As a residential care home of moderate size, Fair Haven offers accommodation and personal care support. Its focus on dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities means it caters to residents with complex needs requiring specialist attention.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical 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.

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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: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH1 3QQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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.

Assessment published 20 July 2026. Assessment date recorded: 17 June 2026.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 20 July 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of assessment: 19 to 24 June 2026.
Fair Haven is a care home registered to provide care and support for up to 30 people. The home provides residential and nursing care for older adults, some of whom are living with dementia. There were 26 people living at the service during our inspection. The service offered respite placements in addition to permanent accommodation.
People had access to a wide variety of activities. Incidents and accidents were monitored effectively, lessons were learned and policies and procedures supported staff to raise any concerns. People were supported by a consistent team of staff who knew them well. Staff referred people to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.People’s views and preferences were communicated and acted upon. People’s medicines were managed safely.
Staff were happy in their roles. A staff member said, “I enjoy being part of the Fair Haven team and I feel proud of the work we do. Everyone works hard to support the people we care for and make sure they are looked after well. We support each other as a team and always try to create a safe and happy place for everyone.”
Governance systems were in place to ensure oversight of the service.

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

Read Fair Haven'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 Fair Haven, 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 Fair Haven, 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 Fair Haven'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