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Zetland CourtBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Rated:GoodResidential

Zetland Court

106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8HU

01202769169

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 February 2022

Provider

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company

Beds

66 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 59 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 55 are the same and 1 is lower.

57 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

GoodMay 2018

First inspected by CQC in 2018, 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 The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company, which runs 15 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 11 Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 Zetland Court

Zetland Court is a residential care home in Bournemouth, offering care and support for older people, including some living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Zetland Court is an adapted five-floor property in Bournemouth providing care, nursing and support for up to 70 older people, some living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 53 residents were living at the home, with access via stairs or lift.

Residents reported feeling safe and happy with the care they received. One person said, "The best thing about it all is when you go to bed at night, you know you are safe. " Staff supported people to maintain contact with loved ones and kept them informed about changes affecting their daily lives.

The registered manager and staff communicated openly with residents about infection control and safety concerns, helping people express their worries and fears. This openness enabled residents to live well. Safe practices were in place for welcoming visitors to the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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 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: 66 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH4 8HU

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 31 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 February 2022.

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

Read Zetland Court'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 Zetland Court, 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 Zetland Court, 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 Zetland Court'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