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Castle Dene
Throop Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, BH8 0DB — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Castle Dene was rated
Rating published 14/11/2024. Read the full inspection report.
- 50 bedsRegistered capacity
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleCouncil for care funding
- 01202 712468Care home's own number
- Care SouthOperator
- 23rd November 2010Registered since
- Care South, BH14 0HURegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Castle Dene
Serving Bournemouth, Dorset, Castle Dene offers Residential, Dementia and Respite care, and has been registered with the CQC since 23rd November 2010.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Castle Dene been given by the regulator?
Castle Dene holds an overall CQC rating of "Good", last assessed in January 2019.
What types of care does Castle Dene provide?
Castle Dene provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
How many rooms does Castle Dene have?
Castle Dene has 40 rooms.
How much does Castle Dene cost?
A place at Castle Dene starts from £965.00 per week.
Who owns Castle Dene?
Care South is the operator of Castle Dene.
Does Castle Dene provide Residential care?
Residential care is one of the care types Castle Dene offers.
Does Castle Dene offer Respite care?
Castle Dene does offer Respite care.
Does Castle Dene provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. Castle Dene does provide care for people with Dementia.
What Local Authority does Castle Dene come under?
The relevant local authority for Castle Dene is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.