Great Oaks

Great Oaks is a nursing home in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 80 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Welford Healthcare, which operates 34 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2024.

At its latest inspection, published July 2025, the CQC rated Great Oaks 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.

Great Oaks 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 Great Oaks include April Court, Fernhill and The Piers. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.