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Care home costs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A self-funder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically pays around £1,712/week for a residential care home and £1,808/week for nursing care. The council pays local homes about £1,214 and £1,282 a week for the same care. There are 137 care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with around 4,606 beds.
Residential care
Council pays providers £1,214/week. 33% above the England average.
Nursing care
Council pays providers £1,282/week. 25% above the England average.
Care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: CQC directory, June 2026. We do not list individual homes or prices; use a care directory to compare specific homes.
Work out your cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The calculator is set to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Add your savings and home situation to see what you are likely to pay and whether the council will help.
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Estimated weekly cost
About £89,024/year. The council pays providers about £1,214/week for the same care; self-funders typically pay more.
You would usually pay the full fees
Your capital is above the £23,250 upper limit, so in England the council does not normally contribute toward care home fees until your assets fall below it.
At this cost, £40,000 of savings would cover roughly 5 months of fees before reaching the £23,250 threshold.
Estimate only, for England. Self-funder figures are based on the council rate plus the average premium self-funders pay; actual prices vary by home. This is research, not financial advice. Speak to your local council or an independent financial adviser before deciding.
Will the council pay in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The means test is the same across England: if your capital is above £23,250 you usually pay full fees; below £14,250 the council funds your care. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council sets the rate it pays homes (around £1,214/week residential here), but it does not change who qualifies. If the home you choose charges more than the council rate, a third party may need to pay a top-up.
If you own a home, it counts as capital unless a partner still lives there, though it is disregarded for the first 12 weeks and a deferred payment agreement can delay any sale. These are major decisions, so confirm your position with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council or an independent financial adviser. This page is research, not financial advice.