Anchor House

Anchor House is a residential care home in Poole, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated Anchor House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Anchor House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 136 registered care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The nearest to Anchor House include The Aldbury, Elizabeth House and The Waves. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.