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The Links is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Broadstone, Dorset. It is operated by Bupa Care Homes (PT Links) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Links 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 November 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated The Links 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 Outstanding leadership.
The Links is located in Broadstone, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8BE |
| Phone | 01202 974000 |
| Website | www.thelinkshome.com |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 3 November 2023 |
| Provider | Bupa Care Homes (PT Links) Limited |
Is The Links registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Links 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/1-503803856
What type of care does The Links provide?
The Links provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Links?
You can contact The Links by phone on 01202 974000, or visit them at 1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8BE.
What is The Links's CQC rating?
The Links 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/1-503803856
What are The Links's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Links's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Broadstone?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in Broadstone. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/broadstone.
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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