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The Shores 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 Shores 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 The Shores in October 2022 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.
The Shores is located in Poole, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 46 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3EZ |
| Phone | 01202 730653 |
| Website | www.prioryadultcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 26 October 2022 |
| Provider | Harbour Care (UK) Limited |
Is The Shores registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Shores 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/1-340742508
What type of care does The Shores provide?
The Shores provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities.
How do I contact The Shores?
You can contact The Shores by phone on 01202 730653, or visit them at 46 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3EZ.
What is The Shores's CQC rating?
The Shores 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/1-340742508
What are The Shores's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Shores'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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