Wickmeads is a nursing home in Bournemouth, run by Care South. It has 50 registered beds and supports older people, people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment.
CQC rated it Good overall in February 2025, 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 28 February 2025
Rated 1 year 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
Wickmeads 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
See all 129 care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
The provider's other homes
Care South runs 14 care homes registered with CQC: 14 Good.
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Kenwith Castle Country House Care
Bideford, Devon · EX39 5BE · Residential care home · 59 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Alexandra House
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH14 9EW · Residential care home · 58 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Buxton House
Weymouth, Dorset · DT4 0QJ · Residential care home · 64 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 11 months ago
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Castle Dene
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH8 0DB · Residential care home · 50 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Dorset House
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH15 4HL · Residential care home · 52 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 years ago
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Elizabeth House
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH12 4PX · Residential care home · 43 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Care homes nearby
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Redcroft
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH6 3BD · Residential care home · 10 beds0.3 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Cherry Tree Lodge
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH6 4LB · Residential care home · 20 beds0.6 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Highview Residential Home
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH6 3AT · Residential care home · 19 beds0.6 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Primrose Lodge Southbourne
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH6 4AD · Residential care home · 30 beds0.7 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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St Anne's Care Home
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH6 3ES · Residential care home · 18 beds0.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 months ago
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Aucklands Care
Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · BH6 3ET · Residential care home · 10 beds0.9 km
★Outstanding
S: GoodE: OutstandingC: OutstandingR: GoodW: Good
Rated 8 years ago
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