Wickmeads
- Tuckton, Bournemouth
A very warm welcome to Wickmeads, a place where you can feel supported, comfortable and truly at home as you begin the next chapter of your life. Located in Bournemouth, Wickmeads offers a calm and welcoming environment, with close links to local amenities and the familiar surroundings of the community many residents know well.
Our home
We want you to feel at home from the moment you arrive. Wickmeads has been thoughtfully designed to be warm, welcoming and easy to navigate, with comfortable communal spaces that encourage relaxation and social connection. Residents can enjoy:
- Comfortable lounges and welcoming dining areas
- Dedicated spaces for activities and quiet moments
- A hair and beauty salon for a little pampering
- Outdoor areas and gardens
- Spaces to welcome family and friends
Bedrooms are fully furnished, with a choice of layouts and sizes. We encourage residents to bring personal belongings, photographs and treasured items to help make their room feel familiar and truly their own.
Life at Wickmeads
Life at Wickmeads is about much more than care. Our lifestyle programme focuses on creating meaningful experiences that bring joy, purpose and companionship, often inspired by local interests and the Bournemouth community.
From shared meals and creative activities to gentle exercise, entertainment and visits from local groups, there is always something to look forward to. We warmly encourage family, friends and visitors to remain an active part of life at Wickmeads, helping residents stay connected to the people and community that matter most to them.
Rated a Top 20 Care Home Group in the UK
What Wickmeads offers
- Landscaped Gardens
- 24/7 Support
- En-suite Rooms
- Hair Salon
- On Site Cafe
- Head Chef
- Sensory Gardens
- Activities Coordinators
- Animal Visits
- Near Tuckton Gardens
- Wellness Classes
- Entertainment
Not-for-profit
As part of Care South, Wickmeads is a not-for-profit care home. This means every penny is reinvested back into the home, helping us continually enhance our care, facilities and the experiences we provide for our residents.
State-of-the-art
Step inside and you will discover a thoughtfully designed care home where Food, Fun and Friendship are part of everyday life, alongside the reassurance that high-quality care is always close at hand. Whether you are looking for residential care, specialist dementia support or a short respite stay, our caring and dedicated team is here to support you in a way that feels right for you.
Everyday moments
We place great importance on everyday moments, whether that is enjoying a conversation over a cup of tea, celebrating special occasions or spending time doing the things you love in good company.
We believe in person-centred care
At Wickmeads, we believe in person-centred care that supports both body and spirit. We recognise that every resident has lived a full and meaningful life, and our role is to help you continue living well, with dignity, choice and meaningful connection at the heart of everything we do.
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OUR TEAM
Dedicated and passionate
At the heart of Wickmeads is our dedicated team. Passionate, experienced and kind, they are committed to providing high-quality, personalised care around the clock.
We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit, show you around our home, introduce you to the team and give you a true sense of daily life at Wickmeads.
Tracey Walker
Home Manager
“I’ve worked in the care sector for 30 years in total and not a day goes by that I do not love my job and the people I look after. Seeing a smile and achieving the best outcome for them is what makes my job so rewarding. I’m also very proud of the staff at Wickmeads who are dedicated, caring, and always go the extra mile.
The views and opinions of residents are very important to me and I like to involve them in decisions governing what is essentially their home.”
Grace Trindade
Deputy Manager
Grace is Portuguese, born in Mozambique. She has been living in the UK since March 2006.
Grace worked for Care South at James Day Care Home in Swanage from December 2006 until it closed. Grace joined Care South again 6 months later, as she was unable to move to Bournemouth after James Day closed.
Grace has been a Deputy Manager since 2016 and has worked her way up to this position. Looking after older people and people who live with dementia, maintaining their dignity, ensuring they feel respected, has been a privilege for Grace.
As someone said, “ To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours”
Hudson
Activities Lead
Wickmeads is dedicated to ensuring residents are able to get the most out of every day, whilst feeling safe and supported. For us, it’s all about delivering the three F’s – Food, Fun and Friendship – to help residents to live a happy and fulfilling lifestyle.
Recreational activities are organised by our activities coordinator(s) to ensure residents are having fun and making friends, and range from baking and arts and crafts to visits from entertainers and day trips out to local points of interest and attractions.
No two residents are the same, and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This helps us to build strong relationships with residents and allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes. Residents can be as involved as they wish and the activities team work hard to cater for residents’ recreational needs, enabling them to continue to do the things they love, even if that simply involves sitting down and enjoying a card game or a puzzle.
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Chef
Given our mission to provide residents with the three F’s – Food, Fun and Friendship – mealtimes are very important to us and residents love coming together to enjoy delicious, nutritious and wholesome meals with their friends.
Our menu is expertly crafted by our talented Chefs, working closely with our Caterings Operations Manager, and is cooked and prepared onsite by our skilled kitchen staff. We are passionate about providing high-quality food for residents and we cater for all dietary requirements and meal preferences, always maintaining the same high standards when preparing alternative meals. Refreshments are also available for residents throughout the day.
We currently hold a food hygiene rating of 5/5 stars (date of inspection: 30/05/2025) and strive to provide delicious and nutritious, high-quality meals for all residents.
Our care
You deserve care that respects your individuality, independence and personal wishes. At Wickmeads, our approach places you at the centre of every decision. Working closely with you and your loved ones, we develop a personalised care plan that reflects your needs, routines and preferences.
Our compassionate and experienced team provides residential care, dementia care and respite care, offering reassurance and continuity of support day and night. Care is delivered by people who take the time to truly get to know you, building trusting relationships that help you feel confident, comfortable and supported.
What our residents and families say about Wickmeads
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.
Taking the next step
Choosing a care home is an important decision and it is natural to feel a mix of emotions. At Wickmeads, we are here to make the process as reassuring and supportive as possible.
Our team will take the time to listen, answer your questions openly and guide you through each stage. When you are ready, we will support you in settling in gently, helping you feel comfortable, supported and at home from your very first day.
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🎶 A very special musical morning at Wickmeads 🎶
Residents, relatives and friends recently gathered in the Stour Lounge for a wonderful surprise visit from members of the Salvation Army, arranged especially for resident Ron.
Ron was an important part of his local Salvation Army Band for many years, so seeing familiar faces and hearing some of his favourite hymns again made the morning incredibly meaningful.
Favourite songs were called out for the band to play, while friends who have known Ron and his brother since childhood shared stories and memories between the music. ❤️
It was lovely to see how much the familiar hymns resonated with Ron, while everyone else enjoyed the fantastic performance and warm atmosphere.
We’re delighted that the Salvation Army has agreed to come back and visit us again soon!
Find out more about life at Wickmeads at www.care-south.co.uk/salvation-army-band-grants-special-wish-for-wickmeads-resident-ron/
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💙 Wickmeads steps out for Alzheimer’s Society
Residents, relatives, team members and people from the local community enjoyed a wonderful Memory Walk from Wickmeads along the river at Tuckton.
With the sun shining, there was plenty of conversation, reminiscence and laughter along the way. Resident Sylvia fondly remembered walking the same route with her own dog, while two of Wickmeads’ regular therapy dogs joined the group for the outing. 🐾
The walkers also stopped to feed the swans and mallard ducks, sparking lovely memories of family trips to feed the ducks with children and grandchildren. 🦆
Members of the public stopped to ask about the walk too, giving everyone the opportunity to share why they were supporting Alzheimer’s Society.
After reaching Tuckton Bridge, the group headed back to Wickmeads for a well-earned hearty lunch. ❤️
A lovely morning of Food, Fun and Friendship, while connecting with the local community and supporting an important cause.
Find out more about life at Wickmeads: www.care-south.co.uk/wickmeads-residents-step-out-for-annual-alzheimers-memory-walk/
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🛡️ Welcome Wednesday at Wickmeads: Cyber Awareness Talk
This Wednesday, we’re pleased to welcome Hannah Bird from Dorset Police to Wickmeads for a special Cyber Awareness session.
With many residents and their loved ones using mobile phones, tablets and computers, it’s more important than ever to understand the risks that can come with being online and how to stay safer from scams and other cyber threats.
📅 Wednesday 23 September
🕑 2pm to 4pm
📍 Wickmeads - 2 Wickmeads Road, Tuckton,
Bournemouth BH6 4LG
The session is open to residents, relatives, friends and the wider community, so if you’re free and nearby, please do pop in and join us for what promises to be a really useful and informative afternoon.
Everyone is welcome. 💙
Find out more about Care South at www.care-south.co.uk/homes/wickmeads
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🧩 The earlier you know, the more you can do.
This World Alzheimer’s Month, Wickmeads is inviting the community to a FREE Dementia Awareness Drop-in Event.
Join us for tea, coffee and cake in a relaxed and welcoming environment as we highlight some of the early signs of dementia and the importance of getting the right support.
📅 Monday 21 September 2026
⏰ 2pm - 4pm
📍 Wickmeads, 2 Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG
Come along, meet our team and find out more. 💙
Find out more: www.care-south.co.uk/event/?id=57
Facebook event: fb.me/e/7TNXUAXxt
#WorldAlzheimersMonth #DementiaAwareness #Wickmeads #CareSouth #Tuckton #Bournemouth
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