Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home
Discover bespoke care and nursing support from a highly trained care team in our welcoming care home.
Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home in Poole provides high-quality, affordable residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a safe and homely environment. Situated minutes from the beach, our home is the perfect haven for beach lovers who enjoy walks along the coastline finished with local fish and chips.
There are several lounges and dining areas throughout the home, plus a large, sunny conservatory overlooking the garden. We have a lovely garden and enclosed paved courtyards, with plenty of room to sit out on sunny days with a cup of tea.
As well as providing high-quality care and support for you, we care about your families too. Our door is always open for a chat, and our residents and families forum gives you a way to support each other. Plus, your family members are welcome in at any time, for a cuppa, or to join us for a meal.
Social activities
We place great emphasis on social activities and maintaining the type of life you have had at home, whether that is quiet and relaxed or an active lifestyle.
In the summer months we make the most of living a few minutes from the Blue Flag beach either dipping our toes in the sea or enjoying an ice cream.
We love to welcome people into Chalgrove, including musicians and children from the local nursery school. Our keep-fit sessions are also really popular. Our activities coordinators take on board all suggestions and feedback. We even have a residents’ committee that meet monthly to discuss new activities and trips out.
We’re passionate about arts and crafts, spending afternoons drawing, painting, and exploring various creative mediums. It’s not just about creating beautiful pieces but fostering a sense of community, encouraging collaboration, and celebrating your unique talents.
Dining
At Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home you will be served freshly prepared home cooked meals by our team of expert chefs. They ensure all our meals are healthy, nutritionally balanced and, most importantly, locally sourced wherever possible. Meals are served in one of our superb dining rooms, but you also have the option for food to be served in your room for a more private dining experience.
Nutrition is an important part of the care we provide. That’s why our catering team take time to get to know your likes and dislikes before putting together a vibrant and varied menu for you to choose from.
Bedrooms
The bedrooms at Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home are in two wings: Edwardian, where we provide nursing care, and Tudor, our residential building.
Across the two wings there are 57 bedrooms for people living at Chalgrove, three of which can accommodate couples. All our bedrooms have an en-suite or washbasin in the room. All our rooms have accessible bathrooms nearby.
Many of the bedrooms look out onto the garden, and lots of our ground-floor bedrooms have direct garden access.
Gardens
We have a lovely large secure lawned garden and enclosed paved courtyards, with plenty of room to sit out on sunny days. These outdoor spaces are equipped with planters and flower beds to indulge in your love for gardening and relish home-grown vegetables.
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Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home features
24-hour a day nursing care
Beautiful enclosed gardens with outdoor seating
A variety of choice for daily activities
Multiple communal lounges and dining areas
We have a tablet for residents to use to video call family regularly
Delicious home-cooked meals with a 5 star food rating
Close to Poole town, the beach, a range of shops, restaurants and parks
Some of our rooms offer direct access to our stunning gardens
This is the first home Mum has gone into. My first contact regarding my worries about Mum was with the Deputy Manager. Instantly I became less worried. She put my mind at rest on so many issues and questions I had. I found her to be very competent with her knowledge and skills showing a great deal of experience she has. The Deputy Manager always had time for my questions and was extremely efficient with feedback. Having this kind of approachable personality wanting to put my and my family’s mind at rest. Also, the carers are well-mannered and respectable with the residents.
(September 2024)
Mum was a resident of Rochester Care Home for nearly 6 years. I cannot thank the manager and her wonderful team enough for all they did for her while she was there. She could not have been in a better place for the last years of her life. As a family, we have got to know the staff as dear friends who have always greeted us with a cheery smile and ‘gone that extra mile’ for all involved. Mum spent the last two weeks of her life receiving palliative care. She was treated with dignity and compassion. My family have felt very supported by the manager and her staff during this difficult time for which we are truly thankful. We cannot praise Rochester Care Home enough for the work they do.
(September 2024)
As soon as I stepped inside the Nursing Home I sensed a friendly caring atmosphere, and I knew that my husband would be well looked after and in safe hands. The staff could not be more professional and helpful to both my husband and myself and nothing too much bother for them. Every resident has their own room and is encouraged to bring personal belongings to make it their home. I can relax knowing that my husband is being cared for 24/7.
(September 2024)
My family member lived at the care home for a number of years, and I honestly don’t know what we would have done, as a family, without them. They were so supportive of our family as well as providing above and beyond care to my family member. I will always recommend this wonderful home to anyone!
(August 2024)
My grandad has been a resident for three weeks and the positive change in his mental health and wellbeing has been exponential. He feels safe and cared for and I am secure in the fact he is receiving quality care. The staff have been supportive and what could have been a stressful transition has in fact been surprisingly easy. I am grateful to all staff and residents who have made this more a pleasure for my grandad.
(August 2024)
My mum has been a resident for the last 2 and a bit years and during that time I have seen a huge improvement in her overall physical health. She has actually put weight on as she is getting 3 good meals a day unlike when she was living on her own, and she excepts help now when there’s a medical issue and let’s the staff get her the help that is needed medically. Before she went in she would refuse any intervention. The accommodation is very nice, the rooms are adequate for her needs, the garden area is very nice, and she has made friends. The staff are always professional and caring and residents are treated with the utmost dignity, the food is good, and plenty of it. A massive thank you to ALL the staff.
(July 2024)
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Frequently asked questions
We’re tucked away in Branksome Park – a lovely quiet and leafy part of Poole. The Blue Flag Beach at Branksome Chine is just a stone’s throw away, and the local amenities at Westbourne are within easy reach.
When you move in to our home, you have the option to enjoy mealtimes in the communal areas with other residents, or to enjoy some private time in your room.
Our expert chefs prepare a daily menu with nutritious options for you to choose from based on your likes and dislikes. What’s more, our care teams are always on hand to support and encourage you at mealtimes, ensuring you get the nutrition and hydration needed.
If you would like to view our home then don’t hesitate to give us a call and we would be happy to arrange a no obligation home visit. Alternatively, we have regular coffee mornings where anyone is able to pop in. This is great opportunity to get to know our team and residents.
Once you become a resident at our home, there are no set visiting hours, so your family and friends are free to come and go as much as they want.
Our bespoke care and support is available for a single weekly fee. That includes care, accommodation, laundry, meals, housekeeping, social outings and more.
That means no additional charges or hidden fees, just consistent, all-inclusive support for a weekly fee.
Funding may be available from your local authority. Firstly, they will check how much help and what kind of care you need: this is the needs assessment. Following on from that, the free financial assessment calculates the total cost of care and how much you’ll need to contribute.
If you don’t want a financial assessment you can choose to pay for your care home yourself – this is called self-funding.
Here at Chalgrove we offer tailored 24-hour a day respite care that allows you to continue living life your way with as much support you may need from our care team.
This could be a one-off stay, to give a regular family carer a much-needed break, or a regular arrangement to give you variety in your care. Our personalised care can last as long as you need it to and can start within 24-hours.
Yes, we are delighted to welcome visitors into our home. Once you become a resident at our home, there are no set visiting hours, so your family and friends are free to come and go as much as they want.