Seacliff Care Home

Seacliff Care Home is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH5 1JF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Seacliff Care Home

Seacliff Care Home sits in Bournemouth, and we provide residential care for older people along with respite stays for shorter periods, whether planned or needed in a hurry. Moving into a care home is a considerable change, and our first task is to make this feel like somewhere a person lives rather than somewhere they have been placed. That comes down to detail. Rooms are people's own, with their own furniture and photographs. Visitors come when it suits them. Residents decide when to get up, where to sit and whether they want company or quiet. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, and we do as much or as little as somebody needs. If a resident can still manage their own washing or fold their own clothes, we are not about to take that from them. Dementia care is a large part of what we do, and we approach it as care for a person rather than management of a condition. We keep routines steady and surroundings familiar, we give people time instead of hurrying them, and we ask families about earlier life, because knowing that someone spent years at sea or always took their tea early is genuinely useful when words become unreliable. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Anyone thinking about Seacliff for themselves or a relative is welcome to visit on an ordinary day and ask us the difficult questions as well as the easy ones.

Care provided at Seacliff Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Seacliff Care Home

Where is Seacliff Care Home located?

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

What type of care does Seacliff Care Home provide?

Seacliff Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Seacliff Care Home's CQC rating?

Seacliff Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Seacliff Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Seacliff Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Seacliff Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Seacliff Care Home

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

Yes. Seacliff Care Home 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. Seacliff Care Home 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. Seacliff Care Home 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. Seacliff Care Home 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

Seacliff Care Home 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 Seacliff Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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