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The Moorings is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Poole, Dorset. It is operated by Harbour Care (UK) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Moorings 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.
Following an inspection in April 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated The Moorings 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 care quality, and an Outstanding rating for effectiveness.
The Moorings is located in Poole, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 69 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3EY |
| Phone | 01202 734752 |
| Website | www.prioryadultcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 15 April 2021 |
| Provider | Harbour Care (UK) Limited |
Is The Moorings registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Moorings 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/1-340716241
What type of care does The Moorings provide?
The Moorings provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities.
How do I contact The Moorings?
You can contact The Moorings by phone on 01202 734752, or visit them at 69 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3EY.
What is The Moorings's CQC rating?
The Moorings 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/1-340716241
What are The Moorings's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Moorings's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Outstanding, 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.
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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