Canford Chase

Canford Chase is a nursing home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH13 6EU). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Canford Chase

Canford Chase is a nursing home in Poole. Registered nurses are part of our team at all hours, working alongside care staff who come to know each person here very well. We support older adults and younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We say so plainly and we take it as something to keep earning rather than something concluded. People generally come to us when nursing need has grown beyond what could be safely managed at home, or after an illness or hospital admission that has changed what somebody can do. We try to make that move as gentle as possible, which mostly means listening properly at the beginning and not hurrying anybody into our habits. The clinical care has to be dependable and we hold ourselves to that. But a nursing home is somewhere people live, sometimes for a long time, so the ordinary things carry equal weight. Food that is worth eating, a say in when the day begins, familiar belongings, and visitors who are welcome rather than tolerated. Families usually know things about a person that no assessment will capture, so we ask them instead of assuming, and we tell them when something changes rather than waiting to be asked. Please get in touch if you would like to visit or to discuss a place.

Care provided at Canford Chase

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Canford Chase

Where is Canford Chase located?

Canford Chase is a nursing home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH13 6EU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Canford Chase provide?

Canford Chase is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Canford Chase's CQC rating?

Canford Chase is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 5 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Canford Chase offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Canford Chase

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

No. Canford Chase 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?

Yes. Yes. Canford Chase is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Canford Chase 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. Canford Chase 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

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

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