Nursing Homes in Christchurch
Christchurch has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 4 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. 2 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Christchurch at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Christchurch, to help you judge the options below.
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council pays, residential care: £1,220 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
- Care home beds filled across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 86%. The 12 month average is 86%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79
- People aged 75 and over: 49,100. Rising to 55,700 by 2035, up 13%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 203 beds.
- Who pays, across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (estimate): 38% council, 46% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 6,400. Rising to 7,800 by 2035, up 21%
- People aged 85 and over: 13,900. Rising to 19,900 by 2035, up 43%
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Arranging a nursing home place in Christchurch and paying for it
A nursing placement is among the larger financial commitments most families ever make, and it begins with two assessments that cost nothing. One establishes what care is needed; the other establishes what the household contributes. There is also a third route worth knowing about, because nursing care attracts an NHS contribution that residential care does not.
The care needs assessment
You can request an assessment for yourself or for a relative who consents, and the right to one does not depend on income or savings. The assessor looks at washing, dressing, eating, medication, mobility, continence and any clinical needs, then produces a written support plan. Ask for a copy, because every home will want to see it. Say clearly where nursing input is already being provided, as that shapes the level of care identified.
How the funding works
Assessments and funded placements in Christchurch are handled by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Adult Social Care, which carries out a financial assessment alongside the needs assessment to establish the household contribution. Income, savings and usually the value of a property are all taken into account, and anyone with capital above the upper threshold pays privately at first. Separately, anyone assessed as needing care from a registered nurse may qualify for NHS funded nursing care, paid to the home towards the nursing element of the fee regardless of savings. Where health needs dominate altogether, NHS continuing healthcare may be assessed instead.
What a place is likely to cost
Nursing fees are generally higher than residential fees and vary by home and by room. Ask for a written breakdown showing what the weekly charge covers, what is billed separately, and whether NHS funded nursing care has been applied for and reflected in the figure quoted. Check how often fees are reviewed, and do not assume a lower inspection rating means a lower fee.
Choosing a nursing home in Christchurch and what to look for
With the ratings split, the reports are where the real difference between these homes shows up.
Reading past the rating
Avon Reach, Homefield Grange, Highcliffe Nursing Home and Avon View are rated Good, while Silverways Nursing Home and Fairmile Grange Care Home currently sit at Requires Improvement. Open each report and look at which of the key questions were marked down, how serious the findings were and how recently the inspection took place, because a judgement made two years ago may describe a very different service. Ask whether any conditions have been placed on the registration and whether the manager has changed since.
What to look for when you visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty on each shift, including nights and weekends, and how often agency staff are used to cover gaps, since nurse cover is where lower ratings in nursing homes most often originate. Ask who reviews medication and how often, and how the home works with local GPs and district nurses. Go at a busy hour and watch whether people are helped unhurriedly at mealtimes.
6 nursing homes in Christchurch
- Avon Reach · Farm Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 4AH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited
Avon Reach is a nursing home in Christchurch. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults, and we offer respite stays for those who need care for a shorter period, whether that is recovering after a spell in hospital or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Silverways Nursing Home · Silver Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 4LJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Christchurch Housing Society
We at Silverways Nursing Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care for older people in the heart of Christchurch, a much loved coastal town within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Our home provides a warm, welcoming environment...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Homefield Grange · Salisbury Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 7AR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Homefield Grange Limited
We at Homefield Grange are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the welcoming coastal town of Christchurch, providing a true home from home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. Nestled within the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Avon View · Loring Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2GZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Tricuro Ltd
Avon View is a nursing home in Christchurch, caring for people whose needs bring together qualified nursing and support with daily life. Our residents include older people, people living with dementia, adults living with mental ill health,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Highcliffe Nursing Home · 5 Stuart Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 5JS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Althea Healthcare Properties Limited
We are a nursing home in Christchurch, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We support older people and younger adults, and a good deal of our work is with people living with dementia....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Fairmile Grange Care Home · Royal Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2UG
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Allegra Fairmile Grange Limited
Fairmile Grange Care Home is a nursing home in Christchurch, Dorset. We care for older people who need registered nursing alongside help with daily life, and a large part of our work is with people living with dementia. We also support...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South West figure, because too few Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. | £1,220 | £1,400 to £1,650 |
| Nursing care South West figure, because too few Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810. | £1,293 | £1,599 to £1,983 |
| Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665. | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Silverways Nursing Home, 28 May 2026, Requires improvement
- Avon View, 23 January 2026, Good
- Fairmile Grange Care Home, 3 November 2025, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Avon Reach, 29 January 2019, Good
- Highcliffe Nursing Home, 14 December 2019, Good
- Homefield Grange, 10 June 2024, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Christchurch
How many nursing homes are there in Christchurch?
Christchurch has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 4 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Christchurch?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council pays an average of £1,220 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Christchurch were inspected most recently?
Silverways Nursing Home (28 May 2026), Avon View (23 January 2026) and Fairmile Grange Care Home (3 November 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.