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Rated:GoodResidential

Mile Oak Rest Home

2 The Acorns, Wimborne, BH21 2EW
01202885225
Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

18 February 2026

Provider

Hillview Care Limited

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 25 are the same and none are lower.

28 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

  1. GoodMar 2016
  2. GoodJul 2018
  3. GoodApr 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 Hillview Care Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 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 Mile Oak Rest Home

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, this 20-bed residential care home is operated by Hillview Care Limited. It provides care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in July 2018.

Its smaller size means residents may benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. The property is situated in the residential area of The Acorns, within reach of Wimborne town centre and its local services. As a specialist facility accommodating multiple care needs, the home aims to support individuals requiring tailored support for conditions affecting mobility, cognition, or sensory function.

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service
Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity
20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · BH21 2EW

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: Good.

Assessment published 27 April 2026. Assessment date recorded: 18 February 2026.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 27 April 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of Assessment: 11 and 12 March.Mile Oak Rest Home is a residential care home providing personal care to older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of our assessment there were 19 people living in the care home. This is the first assessment for this service since the new provider was registered 4 July 2024. The assessment focused on whether the service under the new provider provided safe, effective, caring, responsive and well‑led care.The home had a manager in post who was currently going through registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).People were protected from the risks of abuse and staff were trusted to keep them safe.Staff spoke positively of their work and felt supported by the management team. The home was clean, tidy and welcoming, and people were protected against the risk of infection by safe systems and good standards.People were supported to receive safe support from a consistent staff team who knew people well and supported them positively. Staff had positive relationships with people and supported them in a kind and caring manner.The provider planned and delivered people’s care and treatment with them, including what was important and mattered to them.Governance structures included regular audit reviews and open communication channels with people, relatives and staff. Managers were accessible and engaged. They promoted a culture of openness and were very responsive to feedback.

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

Read Mile Oak Rest 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 Mile Oak Rest Home, consider asking...

  1. 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
  2. 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
  3. 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
  4. 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
  5. 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Mile Oak Rest Home, look out for...

  1. 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
  2. 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
  3. 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
  4. 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
  5. 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Mile Oak Rest 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.

Location

2 The Acorns, Wimborne, BH21 2EW

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Mile Oak Rest Home

CQC overall rating

Good

Assessment date: 18 February 2026

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