Naseby Care Home
Naseby Care Home is a residential care home in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 2BY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Naseby Care Home
Naseby Care Home is a residential care home in Christchurch. We provide accommodation and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we take respite bookings for people who need care for a short time or whose family carer needs a break. Deciding that a parent or partner should move into a care home is rarely easy, and we try to make what follows as gentle as it can be. We want to know a person before they arrive: how they take their tea, what time they like to wake, the work they did, the music they still enjoy, the people they want to hear from. Those details sit in the care plan next to the practical needs, because they are what lets us support someone as themselves. With dementia, familiarity does much of the reassuring. We keep the day steady and unhurried, we give people time, and when someone becomes unsettled we look for what is behind it rather than treating it as a problem to be contained. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we regard that as the standard we have to keep meeting rather than an achievement to rest on. Visitors are welcome, and a worry raised early is always easier to put right. If you would like to see Naseby, please get in touch.
Care provided at Naseby Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 March 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Naseby Care Home
Where is Naseby Care Home located?
Naseby Care Home is a residential care home in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2BY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Naseby Care Home provide?
Naseby 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 Naseby Care Home's CQC rating?
Naseby 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 4 March 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Naseby Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Naseby Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Naseby Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Naseby Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Naseby Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Naseby 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. Naseby 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. Naseby 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. Naseby 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
Naseby 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Naseby Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Naseby Care Home
Respite Care at Naseby Care Home
Short stays are worth enquiring about early, as rooms can be limited and many homes ask for a minimum of one or two weeks. Pack clothing for the length of stay, toiletries, any medication in its original packaging, and a short note about routines and preferences. Naseby Care Home takes respite bookings, and a planned stay can also serve as a gentle trial before any decision about permanent care.
Dementia Care at Naseby Care Home
Living well with dementia in a care home usually depends on familiar routines, unhurried staff, a layout that feels calm and safe to move around, and people who read mood and body language rather than reaching straight for a medical answer. Naseby Care Home in Christchurch is registered with the CQC for dementia care alongside residential support for older people. Families should ask how the home responds when someone becomes distressed or tearful, what happens if a resident walks about at night or tries to leave, and how the care plan is revisited as memory and communication change. It is also worth asking how life history is gathered, how families are kept in the loop, and how the home works with the GP and community mental health team when needs shift.
Residential Care at Naseby Care Home
Residential care covers the ordinary rhythm of the day: cooked meals, help with personal care, laundry, company, and someone on hand if a resident is unwell or unsteady. It does not include nursing tasks such as PEG feeds, complex wound care or ongoing clinical observation, which are the province of a nursing home; a district nurse would usually visit for those needs instead. Naseby Care Home is registered for residential and dementia care rather than nursing, so families whose relative has significant clinical needs should check whether that scope still fits. Typical South West fees run from about £1000 to £1300 a week, with the local council usually paying £750 to £900 for funded placements. Useful questions include how activities are planned, how meals are chosen, and how the home handles a resident whose health changes.
Older Person Care at Naseby Care Home
Older residents in a care home typically receive help with washing, dressing, continence, medication prompts and the small companionable moments that stop a day feeling empty. Naseby Care Home is registered with the CQC for older person care, and its most recent inspection in March 2024 rated it good overall. Families looking round should ask how mornings and evenings are actually run, whether residents can wake and sleep at their own pace, and how many staff are on duty overnight. It is also worth asking who leads the shift after dark, how call bells are answered, and how the home keeps GPs and district nurses involved. Weekly fees across the South West tend to sit between £1000 and £1300, while Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council usually contributes around £750 to £900 where someone is funded.
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