It’s the care that counts
Compassionate, person-centred care is always at the heart of everything we do
Not-for-profit, always for care
Care South is a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of care homes and care at home services across the south of England.
Find your nearest Care South location
If you’re looking for care for yourself or a loved one, then help is close by. Our warm and welcoming staff provide high-quality care in communities across Dorset, Devon and Somerset.
Wherever you are in your care journey, we’re here to support you
Care homes
Our friendly care homes offer a safe and nurturing environment with a home from home feel.
Our fully managed developments offer a safe way to maintain independence for older people.
Reach out today to begin your journey to high-quality care
All homes rated Good by CQC
We are regulated by the independent Care Quality Commission (CQC) whose role as an independent regulator is to register health and adult social care service providers in England and to check, through inspection and ongoing monitoring, that standards are being met.
This essential national regulator offers a helpful, reassuring snapshot of each specific registered service. At Care South however, our commitment to providing the best possible care 24/7 365 days a year goes further.
Ongoing, accountable, internal audits
The Board and Executive team work closely together to create a safe and caring environment for staff, residents and Care at Home clients alike whilst adhering to the highest of standards.
To ensure these standards are not only met, but exceeded, Care South homes benefit from experienced regional operations teams who are supported by multiple central functions, such as property managers, catering managers, dementia and clinical specialists. There is also a dedicated a care quality team, completing full internal audits (similar to that of a CQC report) at every home on a quarterly basis.
The combination of these internal assessments alongside external assessments can provide reassurance to residents and families that they are receiving the most up to date and best possible care.
Recognised as a Top 20 Care Home provider
This accolade is important to us as it is based on reviews from residents in our care, their families and friends. It is testament to all our care home teams who go above and beyond to ensure our homes are welcoming places where residents feel cared for, respected and supported as individuals.
All reviews are independently verified by a third party so you can feel reassured that what you read is a true reflection of our care and support.
Always high-quality care
Providing high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each individual to enable them to thrive.
Food, Fun and Friendship
Our residents continue living rich and fulfilled lives, doing what they love, with the people they love, enjoying Food, Fun and Friendship together.
Our chefs serve freshly prepared, seasonal food, that looks great and tastes even better!
Our homes are places to enjoy life and continue with hobbies and pastimes, within a vibrant community.
Our homes bring people together, through spending quality time with loved ones or by making new friendships.
Care as individual as you are
We can offer as little or as much help as you or your loved one needs. From residential care to dementia care, our dedicated team will tailor the support to suit each person’s individual needs and preferences.
Enjoy the comforts of home, in a friendly community, with help on hand for assistance with day-to-day tasks.
Recuperate or enjoy respite or a short stay in one of our welcoming homes, with extra support available if you need it.
Holistic, compassionate care by our highly trained team, enables each resident with dementia to live with dignity and respect.
24-hr care and peace of mind knowing that all your medical needs will be taken care of by our experienced nursing team.
Our people, our culture, our values
Our trustees, leadership team and care teams are all guided and inspired by our HEART values of honesty, excellence, approach, respect and teamwork.
Find out who’s on our Board of Trustee Directors, their career backgrounds and what inspires them to be a part of Care South.
Meet our leaders and discover more about their roles and responsibilities at Care South.
We’re proud of our inclusive culture, where everyone is valued and we celebrate what makes each of us unique.
At Care South our values define who we are and guide us in everything we do together.
Caring today and tomorrow
Reinvesting our profits not only ensures high-quality care for our current residents, but it also protects the wellbeing of future generations that will need care and support.
What our residents and families say about Care South
Our testimonials are taken from carehome.co.uk, the leading independent third party review site for the care sector.
Testimonials from residents and relatives
Residents in our care lead rich and fulfilling lives and we want to keep it that way through plenty of Food, Fun and Friendship. Find out more about what residents in our care think of life at Care South.
Latest news and updates
Summer Fayre at Dorset House
Summer Fayre at Castle Dene
Summer Fayre at Buxton House
Summer Fayre at Wickmeads
Summer Fayre at Elizabeth House
Summer Fayre at Fern Brook Lodge
🤠🌵 You're Invited to the Castle Dene Summer Fayre! 🌵🤠
Yeehaw! Saddle up and join us at Castle Dene for a fantastic Cowboys and Cowgirls-themed Summer Fayre that's packed with fun for the whole family!
Come along and enjoy:
🤠 Cowboys and Cowgirls theme
🎵 Live music from Steve Linn
🍽️ Delicious buffet-style food
🛍️ Community stalls
🎉 A warm, welcoming atmosphere for all ages
Whether you're visiting loved ones, looking for a fun family day out or exploring care options for yourself or someone close to you, everyone is warmly welcome.
📅 Saturday 18 July 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Castle Dene, Throop Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0DB
Come and enjoy an afternoon of Food, Fun and Friendship with our residents, families and local community. We can't wait to welcome you! 💚
Facebook Event: fb.me/e/8TQE3F1a6
Find out more: www.care-south.co.uk/event/?id=35
#FoodFunFriendship #SummerFayre #CastleDene #CareSouth #Bournemouth #CowboysAndCowgirls #LiveMusic #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun #SteveLinn
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🎉 You're Invited to the Wickmeads Summer Fayre! 🎉
Join us at Wickmeads for a wonderful afternoon of community fun, live entertainment and summer treats!
Bring your family and friends along to enjoy:
🎵 Live music
🛍️ Community stalls
🍦 Delicious ice cream
🎟️ Raffle
🎉 Fun for all ages
Whether you're visiting loved ones, looking for a great local event or exploring care options for yourself or someone close to you, everyone is warmly welcome.
📅 Saturday 25 July 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Wickmeads, 2 Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG
Facebook event: fb.me/e/a1AIVXFwN
Find out more: www.care-south.co.uk/event/?id=44
Come and enjoy an afternoon of Food, Fun and Friendship with our residents, families and local community. We can't wait to welcome you! 💙
#FoodFunFriendship #SummerFayre #Wickmeads #CareSouth #Bournemouth #Tuckton #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun #LiveMusic #SummerFun
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⚽🌍 You're Invited to the Dorset House Summer Fayre! 🌍⚽
Join us for a World Cup-themed afternoon packed with football fun, live entertainment and community spirit at Dorset House!
Here's what's in store:
⚽ Football games hosted by AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust
🍔 Delicious food from Bert's Burger Bar
🎵 Live singing entertainment
🛍️ Community stalls
🎉 Fun for all ages
Whether you're visiting loved ones, looking for a family day out or exploring care options for yourself or a loved one, everyone is warmly welcome.
📅 Friday 17 July 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Dorset House, Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HL
Facebook Event: fb.me/e/4G26zHSuy
Find out more: www.care-south.co.uk/event/?id=37
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Food, Fun and Friendship with our residents, families and local community. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙
#FoodFunFriendship #SummerFayre #DorsetHouse #CareSouth #Hamworthy #Poole #WorldCup #AFCBournemouthCommunitySportsTrust #FamilyFun #CommunityEvent
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☀️🍔 What a fantastic way to celebrate Care Home Open Week at Buxton House! 🎶💙
Residents, families and members of our local community came together for a wonderful summer garden barbecue, enjoying an afternoon full of Food, Fun and Friendship.
Our Home Manager, Lauren, took to the barbecue to cook delicious burgers and sausages for everyone, while refreshing ice creams and lollies helped keep guests cool in the sunshine. 🍦🌭
The highlight of the afternoon was the fantastic live entertainment from our very own Ewa, whose wonderful singing had everyone clapping along, singing their favourite songs and tapping their feet. 🎤🎵
Care Home Open Week is all about opening our doors to the community, bringing people together and giving visitors the opportunity to experience life at Buxton House. It was wonderful to welcome so many families, friends and local people to share such a special afternoon with us.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success. We loved spending the afternoon with you all! 💙
Read More: www.care-south.co.uk/buxton-house-brings-community-together-for-summer-barbecue-during-care-home-...
#buxtonhouse #CareSouth #CareHomeOpenWeek #FoodFunFriendship #community #weymouth #CareHomeLife #makingmemories #SummerBBQ #lifeatbuxtonhouse 🌞
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🦙💙 Special visitors brought plenty of smiles to Dorset House! 💙🦙
Residents recently enjoyed a wonderful visit from Wendy at Alpaca Adventure, who introduced everyone to two very friendly alpacas, Sox and Alfie.
The gentle duo made their way around the home, visiting residents in the lounges and bedrooms, ensuring everyone had the chance to meet them. Residents loved learning more about the alpacas, asking Wendy lots of questions about how they are cared for and enjoying the opportunity to gently stroke their incredibly soft necks.
Animal visits are always a highlight at Dorset House, encouraging conversation, sparking happy memories and bringing moments of comfort, laughter and connection to our residents.
A huge thank you to Wendy, Sox and Alfie for such a memorable afternoon. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! 🦙😊
#CareSouth #DorsetHouse #FoodFunFriendship #AnimalTherapy #AlpacaAdventure #CareHomeActivities #MakingMemories 💙
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🏅💙 Ready, set... go! 💙🏅
Residents at Wickmeads recently enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of fun and laughter as children from Cranleigh Lodge Nursery visited the home for a special intergenerational Sports Day.
The Stour Lounge was transformed into a sporting arena as residents and children took part in bean bag challenges, obstacle races and plenty of singing and dancing together. 🎶🏃♀️
There were some impressive sporting performances too! 👏 Stuart scored top marks in the bean bag challenge by landing every throw through the target, while Sadie wasn't far behind with her fantastic aim.
The obstacle course proved to be a firm favourite, with lots of laughter as the children climbed through hoops and ducked under noodles. Pat kept everyone on their toes by playfully moving the noodle at just the right moment, while Sheila cheered every child on with a huge smile. 😊
To finish the afternoon, every child was declared a winner before completing a special lap of honour around the lounge, receiving a well-deserved round of applause from all of our residents. 🏅
A huge thank you to the wonderful children and team from Cranleigh Lodge Nursery for bringing so much energy, laughter and happiness to Wickmeads. Days like these remind us just how special intergenerational friendships can be. 💙
Read More: www.care-south.co.uk/wickmeads-residents-turn-back-the-clock-during-joyful-intergenerational-spor...
#Wickmeads #CareSouth #FoodFunFriendship #Intergenerational #SportsDay #MakingMemories #CareHomeLife #Community #Bournemouth #LifeAtWickmeads 🏃♂️🌟
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☀️💙 What a fantastic day at our St Ives House Summer Fayre! 💙☀️
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of Food, Fun and Friendship as we celebrated our annual Summer Fayre in the sunshine.
Residents, relatives, friends, colleagues and members of the local community enjoyed a wonderful afternoon filled with live entertainment from the talented Singing Sweethearts, a delicious BBQ, plenty of dancing, our ever-popular raffle and lots of fantastic stalls.
We're especially proud to share that, thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised an amazing £980 for Parkinson's UK, our residents' chosen Charity of the Year for 2026. Every donation will help support the charity's invaluable work for people living with Parkinson's and their families.
Thank you to everyone who came along, volunteered, donated prizes and helped make the day such a memorable success. It was wonderful to see our community come together and create so many smiles.
#CareSouth #StIvesHouse #FoodFunFriendship #SummerFayre #Community #Fundraising #ParkinsonsUK 💙🌞🎶🍔🎟️
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🌞🍔 What a fantastic afternoon at Elizabeth House! 🎶💙
Recently, our residents, families and colleagues came together for a wonderful Summer Picnic, packed with delicious food, fun games, music and plenty of laughter.
Our Activities Lead, Mirela, served up a tasty BBQ, while our amazing Head Chef Olha and Kitchen Assistant Guy prepared a fantastic buffet that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. 🍔🥗
There was no shortage of dancing either, as Angus kept everyone entertained with live music throughout the afternoon. Resident Ruby wowed us all with her brilliant dance moves, encouraging others to join her on the dance floor! 💃🎤
The afternoon also included a very special surprise, as our Home Manager, Donna, presented Kelly, one of our wonderful Night Care Assistants, with the Employee of the Month Award in recognition of her dedication, compassion and hard work. Congratulations, Kelly! 👏💙
And, of course, no Elizabeth House celebration would be complete without a bit of fancy dress! 🎭 Our team certainly embraced the fun, helping to create an afternoon full of smiles, laughter and unforgettable memories.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for another fantastic example of Food, Fun and Friendship at Elizabeth House.
Read More: www.care-south.co.uk/elizabeth-house-picnic-brings-residents-families-and-staff-together-for-a-da...
#ElizabethHouse #CareSouth #FoodFunFriendship #summerpicnic #employeeofthemonth #makingmemories #CareHomeLife #poole #community #LifeAtCareSouth ☀️💙
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