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Highcliffe Nursing HomeBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Rated:GoodNursing

Highcliffe Nursing Home

5 Stuart Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5JS

01425689328

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

5 February 2021

Provider

Althea Healthcare Properties Limited

Beds

62 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 35 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 29 are the same and 4 are lower.

31 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

InadequateAug 2015
Requires ImprovementApr 2016
GoodMay 2017
GoodDec 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Althea Healthcare Properties Limited, 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Highcliffe Nursing Home

Highcliffe Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Highcliffe Nursing Home is a residential nursing home accommodating up to 62 older people, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 48 residents were living there. The home is spread across two floors with communal lounges, dining areas, and a secure level-accessed garden.

The home demonstrated strong infection control practices aligned with best practice guidance. Policies and staff deployment reflected current recommendations, with appropriate procedures for admissions and isolation protocols when required. Staff and visitors benefited from these protective measures throughout the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists en-suite bedrooms and 16 suites.
Shared facilities include a café, conservatory, courtyard, hair salon, landscaped gardens and lift access.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 62 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH23 5JS

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 14 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 February 2021.

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

Read Highcliffe 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 Highcliffe 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 Highcliffe 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 Highcliffe 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