Nightingale

Nightingale is a residential care home in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Cygnet Health Care, which operates 68 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2016.

At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated Nightingale 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.

Nightingale 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 Nightingale include Seabourne House Care Home, Portelet Grange and 14 Southwood Avenue. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.