Talbot Woods Lodge

Talbot Woods Lodge is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH3 7AR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Talbot Woods Lodge

We are Talbot Woods Lodge, a residential care home in Bournemouth supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and people with a physical disability or a visual or hearing impairment. This is somewhere people live rather than somewhere they are placed. That distinction shapes everything. People choose how their rooms look, what goes on the shopping list, what they eat and how they spend their time. Where someone wants to do more for themselves, whether that is cooking, managing money or travelling independently, we work at it with them steadily rather than deciding in advance what they can manage. Life here reaches well beyond the front door. People go to college, to work and to activities they have chosen, they see family and friends, and they take holidays. Our job is to provide whatever support makes those things possible, and no more than that. Communication is at the centre of the work. We learn how each person tells us what they want, in whatever form that takes, and we make sure that knowledge is shared properly with every member of staff rather than held by one or two people. We work closely with families, social workers and health professionals, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Our most recent CQC overall rating is good. If you would like to visit and meet the people who live here, please get in touch.

Care provided at Talbot Woods Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Talbot Woods Lodge

Where is Talbot Woods Lodge located?

Talbot Woods Lodge is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH3 7AR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Talbot Woods Lodge provide?

Talbot Woods Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Talbot Woods Lodge's CQC rating?

Talbot Woods Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 September 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Talbot Woods Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Talbot Woods Lodge

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

No. Talbot Woods Lodge 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. Talbot Woods Lodge 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. Talbot Woods Lodge 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

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

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