Woodside

Woodside is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH11 9NE). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Woodside

We are Woodside, a residential care home in Bournemouth. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. The people we support often have needs that overlap in ways the usual categories miss. Somebody may have a learning disability, a physical disability and difficulty with what they can see or hear all at once, and support built around only one of those will not hold up. So we plan around the person and take time to find out what genuinely helps on a good day and on a hard one. Communication is where we start. We find out how somebody makes themselves understood, we use that method consistently, and we check that we have actually been understood rather than assuming it. Predictability does most of the rest of the work, along with familiar staff and a routine that we protect rather than ask people to be flexible about. Choice runs through the day as far as it can, with help offered rather than imposed, and families and advocates are involved as much as the person wants. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

Care provided at Woodside

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Woodside

Where is Woodside located?

Woodside is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9NE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Woodside provide?

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

What is Woodside's CQC rating?

Woodside is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 24 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Woodside offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Woodside

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

No. Woodside 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. Woodside 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. Woodside 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. Woodside 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

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

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