Primrose Lodge Southbourne

Logo of Primrose Lodge Southbourne, a care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, offering older person care.

Primrose Lodge Southbourne is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH6 4AD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Primrose Lodge Southbourne

Primrose Lodge Southbourne is a residential care home in Bournemouth. We provide care for older people together with respite stays for those who need a short break. We do one thing and we try to do it well. There is no nursing unit here and no specialist wing. What we offer is a comfortable house near the coast where older people are looked after properly, treated as adults and left in charge of their own days as far as they are able. That starts with asking. When somebody moves in we want to know their history, their preferences, their worries and their routines, and we write it down so that every member of staff knows it rather than only whoever carried out the assessment. It continues with small things done reliably. Meals people actually want, help offered discreetly, laundry back where it belongs, a hairdresser when it is wanted, the garden used when the weather allows. Families are part of it. Visitors come and go through the day, can stay for a meal, and are kept properly informed rather than telephoned only when something has gone wrong. Bournemouth and the coast are home for most of our residents, and we support people to keep up with the friends, clubs and churches they have always had. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see the home, ideally without arranging it first.

Care provided at Primrose Lodge Southbourne

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Primrose Lodge Southbourne

Where is Primrose Lodge Southbourne located?

Primrose Lodge Southbourne is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 4AD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Primrose Lodge Southbourne provide?

Primrose Lodge Southbourne is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Primrose Lodge Southbourne's CQC rating?

Primrose Lodge Southbourne is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Primrose Lodge Southbourne offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Primrose Lodge Southbourne

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

No. Primrose Lodge Southbourne is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Primrose Lodge Southbourne 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. Primrose Lodge Southbourne 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?

No. Primrose Lodge Southbourne is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

Primrose Lodge Southbourne 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 Primrose Lodge Southbourne. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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