
Marjorie House
Residential Care
13 February 2026
Care South
50 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 52 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 47 are the same and 1 is lower.
1 of these nearby homes has 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
- Feb 2026
First inspected by CQC in 2026, rated Good.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Care South, which runs 14 care homes in England: 14 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 Marjorie House
Marjorie House, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, provides residential care for up to 50 older people, including some living with dementia. At the time of this first inspection since registration, 20 people were living there, and the CQC rated the service Good overall.
Inspectors found people were protected from avoidable harm, with robust recruitment, safe medicines management and good safeguarding procedures. Staff were described as kind and caring, and people and relatives spoke highly of the food, activities and approachable management. Governance systems gave confidence in the leadership at the home.
Source: CQC assessment, 17 February 2026
Specialist Care
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Practical details from the provider
- The home has 50 en-suite bedrooms over three floors, with a choice of layouts and sizes; many have sea views.
- Shared facilities include dining rooms, lounges, activity spaces, a hair and beauty salon, café, bar, putting green and gardens.
Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.
Fees and availability
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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
- 50 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · BH14 8LT
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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: .
Assessment published 17 February 2026. Assessment date recorded: 13 February 2026.
Read CQC's assessment overview
The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 17 February 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.
Marjorie House is registered to provide care and support for up to 50 people. The service provides residential care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia. This was the first inspection for the service since their registration; therefore we included all the quality statements under each of the 5 key questions. The inspection took place on the 6 January and 7 January 2026. At the time of this inspection, there were 20 people living at the service. Systems and processes meant people were protected from avoidable harm. Recruitment and induction procedures were robust. People received their medicines as prescribed, and processes for ensuring safe monitoring of medicines were in place. People’s rights were respected, and they were supported to make choices. A blended training programme meant staff had the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care. Safeguarding procedures were in place. The service learned from accidents, incidents and events. People had access to health and social care professionals to ensure their wellbeing. People’s rights were fully respected, and consent was sought. Staff were kind and caring, treating people with dignity, respect and were passionate about their roles. People enjoyed a healthy well-balanced diet. Feedback was sought from everyone and used to shape the service. Partnership working and links were made, and the service was passionate about working within their local community and charitable efforts. Governance systems were in place to ensure oversight, including at provider level. There was confidence in the registered manager and management team. The registered manager and provider told us they were passionate about providing the best level of care possible.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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 Marjorie House, 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 Marjorie House, 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 Marjorie House'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.
Location
1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8LT

Marjorie House
CQC overall rating
Assessment date: 13 February 2026
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