The Potteries
The Potteries is a nursing home in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH18 8ES).
About The Potteries
The Potteries is a nursing home in Broadstone in Dorset. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, people living with mental ill health and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Qualified nurses are on duty at every hour, which means medication, wound care, continence, long term conditions and care at the end of life are managed here rather than through repeated journeys to hospital. We work closely with local GPs, community teams, therapists and mental health colleagues, and we ask for specialist advice early rather than waiting to see. Supporting people of different ages and needs under one roof takes thought, and we plan individually rather than running everybody to one pattern. What somebody in their forties wants from a week is not what somebody in their nineties wants, and both should be possible here. For people living with dementia we concentrate on familiarity and time. A day with a predictable shape, consistent staff, and space to respond properly when a person is distressed rather than hurry them along. The Care Quality Commission has not yet given us an overall rating. We prefer to say that plainly rather than let it go unmentioned. In the meantime, the most useful thing you can do is visit, meet the nursing team and talk to families of people already living here.
Care provided at The Potteries
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Potteries
Where is The Potteries located?
The Potteries is a nursing home in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH18 8ES. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Potteries provide?
The Potteries is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does The Potteries provide dementia care?
Yes. The Potteries supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Potteries offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Potteries offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Potteries
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Potteries 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?
Yes. Yes. The Potteries is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Potteries 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. The Potteries 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
The Potteries 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Potteries. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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