The Dunes is a residential care home in Poole in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited (part of Priory Group). It has 4 registered beds and supports older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a learning disability or autism.
Its latest CQC rating, published March 2026, is Good overall, and Good in all five key questions. For comparison, 96% of care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are rated Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 5 March 2026
Rated 6 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Dunes is in the Good tier, alongside 102 other homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Of the 127 rated care homes here, 96% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 7 (5%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 8 (6%)
- Good 103 (80%)
- Good, with an area to improve 4 (3%)
- Requires improvement 5 (4%)
- Not yet rated 2 (2%)
Half of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's ratings are more than 2.5 years old. How tiers work
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The provider's other homes
Harbour Care (UK) Limited runs 9 care homes registered with CQC: 1 Outstanding, 8 Good.
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The Moorings
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 3EY · Residential care home · 6 beds
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: OutstandingC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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The Tides
Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH18 8NZ · Residential care home · 8 beds
Good
S: GoodE: OutstandingC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Anchor House
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 4JF · Residential care home · 7 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Beach House
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH14 9EP · Residential care home · 7 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Coral House
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 4AJ · Residential care home · 7 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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The Piers
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH10 4DT · Residential care home · 3 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 months ago
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Care homes nearby
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The Shores
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 3EZ · Residential care home · 7 beds0.3 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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The Moorings
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 3EY · Residential care home · 6 beds0.3 km
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: OutstandingC: OutstandingR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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The Waves
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 2JD · Residential care home · 3 beds0.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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The Grange
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH14 0QW · Residential care home · 27 beds1.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Anchor House
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 4JF · Residential care home · 7 beds1.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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The Aldbury
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 4NA · Nursing home · 55 beds1.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 years ago
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