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Long Close Retirement Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Poole, Dorset. It is operated by Mr Keith London-Webb.
Long Close Retirement Home specialises in older adults (65+) care.
As a residential care home, Long Close Retirement Home provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Long Close Retirement Home in May 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Long Close Retirement Home is located in Poole, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 23 Forest Road, Branksome Park, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6DQ |
| Phone | 01202 765090 |
| Website | www.longclosecare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 12 May 2025 |
| Provider | Mr Keith London-Webb |
Is Long Close Retirement Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Long Close Retirement Home 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/1-115226222
What type of care does Long Close Retirement Home provide?
Long Close Retirement Home provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Long Close Retirement Home?
You can contact Long Close Retirement Home by phone on 01202 765090, or visit them at 23 Forest Road, Branksome Park, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6DQ.
What is Long Close Retirement Home's CQC rating?
Long Close Retirement Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-115226222
What are Long Close Retirement Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Long Close Retirement Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, 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.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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