The Elms is a residential care home in Bournemouth, run by Elms Care Limited. CQC registers it for 4 places and supports people with a learning disability or autism.
CQC rated it Good overall in January 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 96% of the 127 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 21 January 2026
Rated 7 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 Elms 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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