Clarendon House

Clarendon House is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH5 1HN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Clarendon House

Clarendon House is a residential care home in Bournemouth. We support older people and younger adults, and our experience covers dementia, learning disabilities and autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities. Respite stays are part of what we do. With that range of people the only sensible approach is to build round individuals. A younger adult with a learning disability and an older person living with dementia want quite different things from a day, and our job is to find out what each of them wants and work round it rather than offering one routine and hoping it suits. Help with personal care, mobility, medication and health appointments is given as the person has asked and recorded carefully, so it happens the same way whoever is on shift. We give real thought to rooms and equipment, because independence often depends on whether something is within reach and whether help arrives at the moment it is wanted. Where somebody communicates differently we take the time to learn how and we write it down, so a new colleague is not starting from nothing. With dementia we lean on knowing a person well, gathering their history with their family and keeping it current. Where somebody is managing a mental health condition we aim to be steady and clear. We encourage people to keep a life beyond the house. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall.

Care provided at Clarendon House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Clarendon House

Where is Clarendon House located?

Clarendon House is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH5 1HN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Clarendon House provide?

Clarendon House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Clarendon House's CQC rating?

Clarendon House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Clarendon House provide dementia care?

Yes. Clarendon House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Clarendon House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Clarendon House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Clarendon House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Clarendon House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Clarendon House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Clarendon House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Clarendon House supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Clarendon House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Clarendon House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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