Elizabeth House

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Elizabeth House is a residential care home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH12 4PX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Elizabeth House

We are Elizabeth House, a residential care home in Poole. We support older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays. Residential care means helping with what has become hard work and leaving everything else in the hands of the person. Washing and dressing, meals, medication, getting about safely, and the ordinary company that makes a day worth having. For health needs beyond our registration we work with district nurses and GPs rather than stretching to cover them, and we tell families plainly where that line falls. Where dementia and a sensory impairment sit together, which is common, we check the simple explanation first. A hearing aid that has stopped working accounts for a great deal that would otherwise be recorded as confusion, and a room somebody cannot make sense of will unsettle anyone. We would rather get the environment and the communication right before drawing conclusions about the person. For residents with a physical disability the practical details matter most: enough time that nothing is rushed, equipment set up properly, and asking the person how they prefer things done rather than assuming. Respite guests are assessed and welcomed exactly as permanent residents are, whether they are recovering from illness or giving a family carer a break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

Care provided at Elizabeth House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Elizabeth House

Where is Elizabeth House located?

Elizabeth House is a residential care home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4PX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Elizabeth House provide?

Elizabeth House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Elizabeth House's CQC rating?

Elizabeth House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 May 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Elizabeth House provide dementia care?

Yes. Elizabeth House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Elizabeth House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Elizabeth House

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

Yes. Elizabeth House 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. Elizabeth House 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. Elizabeth House 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. Elizabeth House 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

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

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