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The Shores
46 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3EZ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Shores was rated
Rating published 26/10/2022. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleCouncil for care funding
- 01202 730653Care home's own number
- Priory GroupOperator
- 24th November 2011Registered since
- Harbour Care (UK) LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Shores
The Shores is a Care Home in Poole, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Shores was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2011. It is run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 07838042). Harbour Care (UK) Limited runs 9 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Priory Group group.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
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Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Shores been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Shores "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published October 2022.
What types of care does The Shores provide?
The Shores provides Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Shores have?
The Shores is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Shores?
The Shores is run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 07838042). The provider runs 9 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Priory Group group.
When was The Shores registered with CQC?
The Shores has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2011.
Who does The Shores care for?
CQC registers The Shores to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Shores provide nursing care?
No. The Shores is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Shores?
The Shores is in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Shores?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Poole, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.