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Wickmeads is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is operated by Care South.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Wickmeads 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.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Wickmeads in February 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.
Wickmeads is located in Bournemouth, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 2 Wickmeads Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 4LG |
| Phone | 01202 436490 |
| Website | www.care-south.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 28 February 2025 |
| Provider | Care South |
Is Wickmeads registered with the CQC?
Yes. Wickmeads 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/1-2503053966
What type of care does Wickmeads provide?
Wickmeads provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Wickmeads?
You can contact Wickmeads by phone on 01202 436490, or visit them at 2 Wickmeads Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH6 4LG.
What is Wickmeads's CQC rating?
Wickmeads 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/1-2503053966
What are Wickmeads's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Wickmeads's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Bournemouth?
There are 93 CQC-registered care homes in Bournemouth. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/bournemouth.
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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