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Canford Chase is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Poole, Dorset. It is operated by Colten Care (1993) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Canford Chase provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in December 2018, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Canford Chase as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for effectiveness.
Canford Chase is located in Poole, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6EU |
| Phone | 01202 766182 |
| Website | www.coltencare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 5 December 2018 |
| Provider | Colten Care (1993) Limited |
Is Canford Chase registered with the CQC?
Yes. Canford Chase is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-135873217
What type of care does Canford Chase provide?
Canford Chase provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Canford Chase?
You can contact Canford Chase by phone on 01202 766182, or visit them at 40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6EU.
What is Canford Chase's CQC rating?
Canford Chase has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-135873217
What are Canford Chase's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Canford Chase's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Poole?
There are 52 CQC-registered care homes in Poole. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/poole.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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