Meyrick Cottage

Meyrick Cottage is a residential care home in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Developing Lives Services (2000), which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2018.

At its latest inspection, published August 2025, the CQC rated Meyrick Cottage 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.

Meyrick Cottage 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 Meyrick Cottage include Meyrick Lodge, Talbot Woods Lodge and Blenheim Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.