Welcome to Canford Chase

Residential & Nursing Care

About us

Canford Chase is an ‘Outstanding’ rated residential and nursing home in Poole. Located in the sought-after area of Branksome Park, our purpose built home provides a cheerful and calming setting where residents can enjoy a rich quality of life each and every day.

Experience the vibrant community of our Poole care home, with a friendly and passionate team who do their utmost to ensure our residents receive the highest standards of health and social care.

Every photo you’ll see on this website is of real residents and staff, because the quality of life at Canford Chase is not just a promise, it’s a reality.

“A luxury home from home. We have a long standing, dedicated team who work hard to meet the individual needs of our residents, always delivering what we promise.” – Claire Robbins, Home Manager

This is Us

The residents and staff of our Poole care home are a family, making memories with each other every day. We are living life to our full capabilities, with positivity, empathy, compassion and respect.

Minibus tour around Wimborne, Cranborne and Tarrant Rushton.

Minibus tour around Wimborne, Cranborne and Tarrant Rushton.

The Captains table!

The Captains table!

Rotary Show Box Appeal

Rotary Show Box Appeal

Anne making banana bread

Anne making banana bread

Norman taking a quiet moment

Norman taking a quiet moment

Molly enjoying the sunshine in the garden

Molly enjoying the sunshine in the garden

Roy flying his paper plane

Roy flying his paper plane

Betty during a Saturday singalong

Betty during a Saturday singalong

Ron celebrating his 93rd birthday with a display from his old marine brigade

Ron celebrating his 93rd birthday with a display from his old marine brigade

Ted helping out with the annual shoebox appeal

Ted helping out with the annual shoebox appeal

Puzzle time with Tom

Puzzle time with Tom

Barbara sending her paper aeroplane skywards

Barbara sending her paper aeroplane skywards

Betty the master of diguise

Betty the master of diguise

Doris channelling Macbeth

Doris channelling Macbeth

Garden walks with Edna

Garden walks with Edna

OUR NURSING CARE SETS US APART


We employ our own nurses

It is inevitable that, sooner or later, most elderly care residents will need nursing care, yet over the last decade, we have seen many care home operators move away from offering nursing care, relying instead on visiting community nurses.

At Canford Chase, we have always believed that nursing is an intrinsic part of elderly care, and that as a care home, we have a moral obligation to provide our residents with whatever care they need, whenever they need it.

 

Reassurance 24 hours a day, seven days a week

You can’t put a price on peace of mind. We employ highly-skilled nurses to be on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so that our residents can enjoy their homely surroundings, vibrant atmosphere and beautiful gardens with the reassurance that should they require nursing assistance at any time of the day or night, it’s not only available immediately, it’s provided by nurses they know, and who know them.

Your Care Services

Assisted Care

Our care teams assist with all aspects of daily living for our residents, from personal care to taking regular medications, working flexibly to promote independence providing support to maintain the physical care and comfort of residents.

Nursing Care

Canford Chase nurses are available for all residents, at all times. We believe that’s the bedrock of a safe and happy home, providing nurse-led care to manage complex medical conditions, whilst ensuring all residents can stay within their familiar and comfortable home setting should their care needs change.

Residential Care

Our residential care service is designed to provide a comfortable and relaxed home environment where home maintenance, laundry, cooking and housekeeping are taken care of on your behalf.

Short Stay & Respite

We offer the same high quality care services enjoyed by our long-term residents on a short-term basis. Whether it’s for a short period of recovery, a respite break or simply a trial run for those looking for a permanent move, we offer a home from home where residents can live their life, their way.

Dementia Care

Although Canford Chase is not a dementia home, we are committed to supporting our residents to live meaningful and fulfilled lives, and that includes those living with the earlier stages of dementia or cognitive impairment.

End Of Life

We want people to live well with us, making the most of every single day. If that means being together until the end of life, we want our residents to die well with dignity with family around, in familiar surroundings with staff they know well.

Wish you were here!

We aim to make every day worth writing about, and enjoy keeping loved ones up to date with what’s going on within Canford Chase. Here are some of our residents’ recent highlights.

05 Dec 2023

Target Throw!

Today, we had a delightful afternoon together. Many of the residents participated in the Target Throw activity, and we had…
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03 Dec 2023

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year to get together and explore the delightful displays in local shops, cafes,…
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29 Nov 2023

Cheese And Wine Social

We recently hosted our latest ‘Cheese & Wine’ social event, a much-anticipated gathering that embodies the joy of coming together…
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27 Nov 2023

Let’s Try Some Different Flavours!

Recently, here at Canford Chase, residents gathered in the cosy lounge for a delightful coffee experience, featuring an array of…
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24 Nov 2023

It’s All About The Music!

Mark visited Canford Chase and delivered a delightful piano performance, engaging with the residents by sharing the history of the…
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20 Nov 2023

Canford Has Got Talent!

This afternoon, we hosted a talent showcase featuring residents reading poetry and singing alongside staff and the home manager. It…
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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Thank you to all at Canford Chase for making Tony’s birthday so very special. We do appreciate your efforts.”

Daughter of Resident at Canford Chase

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Everyone was so friendly towards my siblings and I when we visited but were also so lovely to my mother, everyone always calling her by name and treating her with kindness and respect. The staff are lovely, always friendly and chatty. This includes the gardener and hairdresser. The gardens at Canford Chase are beautiful and we spent many a happy afternoon sitting outside. We were delighted my mother chose Canford Chase to spend the remainder of her days once she realised she could no longer manage to live alone. Thank you everyone.”

Daughter of resident at Canford Chase

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Thank you for everything you did for my mum in the last few months of her life. All of us would always want longer with our loved ones, but I will treasure all the years I had with her (more than many) and particularly the period she was at Canford Chase. My brother (in Australia) and myself believe she received expert care in your hands and for that we will always be immensely grateful. The team at Canford Chase should be immensely proud of the job they do, the care, kindness and love we experienced was exemplary.”

Janet, Resident at Canford Chase

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Canford Chase Care Home is a very special place. My first month here has been so enjoyable. Everyone is friendly, helpful and always greets me with a smile and knows my name. I have a lovely room and receive all assistance I need with calm and kindness in excellent facilities. There are plenty of different activities every day and often trips out. I am really looking forward to the spring and summer when we can all enjoy more of the beautiful garden.”

Tim, Friend of Resident at Canford Chase

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“A longstanding friend spent two and a half years at Canford Chase having decided that he no longer wished to live on his own in a large house. He greatly enjoyed the company of others, the excellent food and the level of care he received from all the staff. He was very happy and only regretted not making the decision to enter a care home earlier. He always had a smile on his face whenever I visited him which was of great comfort to me as having no family I was effectively his next of kin. When he passed away last month the staff were extremely sympathetic and made numerous tributes to a man sadly missed.”

Friend of resident at Canford Chase

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“The care and attention she received were beyond compare. It can only be described as a home from home”

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How we’re doing

Finding the right care home for a loved one is about trust. At  Canford Chase, you can be confident in the quality of care we provide.

CQC Rating: Outstanding

Canford Chase

CQC Overall Rating

Outstanding

17 September 2018

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Whether you’d like an initial chat about the care we provide, you have a question about our all-inclusive fees, or you’d like more information about our care home in Branksome Park, we’re here to help.