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Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) LimitedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Rated:GoodResidential

Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited

19 Knyveton Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3QG

01202558301

Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

25 June 2024

Provider

Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited

Beds

29 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 66 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 60 are the same and 3 are lower.

33 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 2015
Requires ImprovementApr 2017
GoodOct 2017
GoodJul 2018
GoodAug 2024

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017. CQC has rated this home 5 times 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 Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) 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 Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited

Linkfield Court is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, providing personal care without nursing support. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited is a residential care home in Bournemouth registered to support up to 27 people with personal care needs, without nursing care. At the time of the CQC's inspection, 21 people were living there. The visit was prompted by concerns about risk management and safeguarding, but inspectors found no issues in these areas and rated the home Good overall.

Inspectors found risks were assessed and managed well, with detailed, personalised plans that supported people's independence. Staff understood safeguarding procedures and knew people well, creating a relaxed, happy atmosphere. People and relatives spoke positively about the care provided, and staff described feeling well supported by an approachable registered manager.

Source: CQC assessment, 20 August 2024

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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: 29 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH1 3QG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 August 2024. Assessment date recorded: 25 June 2024.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 20 August 2024. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited is a residential care home, registered to accommodate up to 27 people who require personal care. The home does not provide nursing care. There were 21 people living at Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited on the day of our inspection site visit. This assessment was undertaken on 27 June and 28 June 2024. Two inspectors attended Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited to meet with the registered manager, people, and staff. The assessment was prompted by concerns we had received about the home in relation to managing risks for people and reporting safeguarding concerns. We looked at three quality statements within this assessment. Following the inspection we did not have any concerns about risk management and safeguarding procedures within the home. Risks to people’s health and well-being were assessed and managed well. The registered manager and staff spoke knowledgably regarding safeguarding procedures. There were clear procedures in place to keep people safe.

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

Read Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited'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 Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited, 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 Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited, 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 Linkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited'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