England

The EvergreensBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Rated:GoodResidential

The Evergreens

2 Berkeley Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7JJ

01202526925

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 February 2022

Provider

Frank Care Ltd

Beds

25 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 73 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 5 are rated higher by CQC, 65 are the same and 3 are lower.

64 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

GoodOct 2016
GoodMay 2019

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

This is the only care home Frank Care Ltd 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.

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 The Evergreens

The Evergreens is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, providing care for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

This 25-bed care home accommodates older people aged over 65. The premises are kept to a high standard, with residents describing them as "immaculate". Cleaners work daily according to a structured schedule covering all areas, with periodic deep cleaning of different sections of the building.

The home has maintained strict visitor procedures to reduce infection risk, and at the time of inspection, no residents had contracted COVID-19.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 March 2022

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

A passenger lift serves the first floor.
The home lists single-occupancy en-suite rooms and free Wi-Fi for residents.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 25 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH3 7JJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 21 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 February 2022.

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

Read The Evergreens'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 The Evergreens, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Evergreens, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Evergreens'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