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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
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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.
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Marjorie House
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Marjorie House
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Christmas Light Switch On at Alexandra House
☕🍰 A lovely Macmillan Coffee Morning at Fern Brook Lodge!
Residents, relatives and colleagues recently came together for a special morning of coffee, cake and good company in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. 💚
Relatives, team members and Fern Brook Lodge’s Head Chef all contributed a delicious selection of homemade cakes, giving everyone plenty to enjoy while catching up together.
It was a wonderful morning filled with conversation, laughter and friendship, while supporting an important cause.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event so special. 💙
Find out more about life at Fern Brook Lodge at
www.care-south.co.uk/homes/fern-brook-lodge
#CareSouth #FernBrookLodge #MacmillanCoffeeMorning #MacmillanCancerSupport #Gillingham #FoodFunFriendship #CareHomeLife
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🕯️ Care South is proud to be supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s annual Candles on the Green event at Wimborne Minster.
This special evening brings the local community together for a time of remembrance, reflection and hope, with hundreds of candles illuminating the evening in memory of loved ones.
Guests will be able to dedicate a candle to someone special, enjoy live music from local performers and take part in moments of reflection inside the Minster. The beautiful outdoor lantern display is free to attend and everyone is welcome.
💛 Funds raised through the event will help support Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s vital bereavement counselling service, providing much-needed support to local people during incredibly difficult times.
Care South is delighted to support this meaningful community event and the important work Lewis-Manning Hospice Care provides across our local area.
🎟️ Booking in advance is recommended for those wishing to guarantee a place at the concert, together with a lantern and candle. Lanterns will also be available on the evening for a donation, subject to availability.
We hope to see many of our friends and the wider community there. 🕯️✨
Find out more: lewis-manning.org.uk/candles/
#CareSouth #LewisManningHospiceCare #CandlesOnTheGreen #Wimborne #Community #Remembrance #BereavementSupport #FoodFunFriendship @followers
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🛠️ Putting woodworking skills to good use at St Ives House!
Residents at St Ives House have been getting hands-on with a new monthly Men’s Club, bringing people together to share skills, swap stories and work on practical projects.
So far, the group has built a bench for the home’s grounds, a busy board for residents living with dementia, as well as hedgehog houses and bird boxes for wildlife visiting the garden. 🦔🐦
The club has also sparked plenty of reminiscence, with residents chatting about woodworking at school and skills picked up during their working lives.
Ken said: “It’s nice making things together. We’ve previously put together a bench, which I now sit on every morning.”
Mike added: “I do enjoy getting together at the club, where I can chat about when I was ‘on the tools’ building houses in my job.”
The sessions are a great way to support creativity, confidence and friendship, while giving residents a real sense of accomplishment.
Find out more at: www.care-south.co.uk/ringwood-care-home-launches-mens-club-for-residents-to-share-skills/
#CareSouth #StIvesHouse #MensClub #Woodworking #CareHomeLife #FoodFunFriendship #Ringwood
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🎄 Calling all local small businesses and makers! 🎄
Fairlawn care home in Ferndown is getting ready for its Vintage Christmas Fayre on Sunday 29 November, from 1pm to 4pm, and we’re looking for local businesses to join us and host a stall!
It’s set to be a wonderfully festive afternoon, with live entertainment from Dorset Vintage Singer Lisa Locarno, Christmas stalls, competitions, a raffle, refreshments and activities for children. 🎅✨
If you’re a local maker, independent business, crafter or service provider and would like the opportunity to showcase your products or services to the local community, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Fairlawn, St Mary’s Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB
📅 Sunday 29 November
⏰ 1pm–4pm
Please get in touch with Fairlawn at julie.wathen@care-south.co.uk to find out more about having a stall and being part of this special festive afternoon.
Please share with any brilliant local businesses who might like to join us! 🎁🎄
#Fairlawn #Ferndown #Dorset #ChristmasFayre #ChristmasMarket #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #LocalBusiness #DorsetBusiness #ChristmasInDorset #FestiveFun #CareSouth
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🚤💙 Care South’s Community Fund has donated £2,000 to The Friends of Dolphin.
The Poole-based charity provides free, fully accessible boat trips around Poole Harbour for older people and disabled people of all ages, giving passengers the chance to enjoy the sights, sounds and sea air from the water.
Residents from several Care South homes have enjoyed trips with The Friends of Dolphin, including residents from Castle Dene, who joined the team for a special outing after the donation was presented.
Tony said: “I enjoyed it very much. It was nice to be out on the water.”
Lawrence added: “I enjoyed seeing the islands based around Poole Harbour. I’m already looking forward to going out on the boat again.”
The donation was presented to trustee Norman Hollamby by Simon Bird, CEO of Care South, and Charlotte Mitchell, Resident Activities and Lifestyle Lead, alongside residents and colleagues from Castle Dene.
Care South’s Community Fund supports local organisations that make a positive difference to our residents, care at home clients, colleagues and the wider communities we serve. ❤️
Read more: www.care-south.co.uk/care-souths-community-fund-donates-2000-to-the-friends-of-dolphin/
#CareSouth #CommunityFund #FriendsOfDolphin #PooleHarbour #CastleDene #AccessibleActivities #FoodFunFriendship #NotForProfit
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👏 𝗔 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱.
We are incredibly proud of Stacey Burch from Care South at Home’s Bournemouth office, who received a HEART Excellence Award at our 17th annual Stars Awards after helping to save a woman’s life.
Earlier this year, Stacey was flagged down by a local shopkeeper on Columbia Road in Bournemouth after Carole Knight had gone into cardiac arrest.
Drawing on the training she had received through her role, Stacey immediately began CPR and continued for around 25 minutes until paramedics arrived and took over.
Stacey said: “I was so grateful to have the right training through my work because I was able to put it into practice straight away, and I later found out that I had helped to save Carole’s life.”
In a particularly special moment, Carole joined Stacey at the Stars Awards and helped present her with the award.
Carole said: “Stacey saved my life and without her help, I wouldn’t be here today. I am so thrilled that she has been recognised. What she did was remarkable.”
Stacey received a standing ovation from colleagues as she accepted the award, recognising the extraordinary way she demonstrated Care South’s HEART values of Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.
Martin Ross, Director of Care South at Home, said: “Stacey’s actions were truly exceptional. We are extremely proud of Stacey and the difference she made that day. She thoroughly deserves this recognition.”
The celebrations continued later in the evening when Stacey returned to the stage with her colleagues as Care South at Home Bournemouth was named Office of the Year 2026. 💙
Congratulations Stacey, and the entire Bournemouth team.
Read More: www.care-south.co.uk/remarkable-carer-receives-special-award-after-saving-bournemouth-womans-life/
#CareSouth #CareSouthAtHome #StarsAwards #HEARTValues #SocialCare #HomeCare #Bournemouth #CareHeroes
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⛪💙 Care South’s Community Fund has donated £1,000 to The Church of the Transfiguration.
The church, based on Chaddesley Glen within the parish of Canford Cliffs and Sandbanks, has built a wonderful relationship with residents at Marjorie House over the years.
Parishioners regularly visit the home to lead church services, join residents for activities such as weekly Knit and Natter sessions, and take part in community events throughout the year.
Reverend Andrew O’Brien said: “Our links with Marjorie House have grown from strength to strength over the years, and we feel very fortunate to be able to spend time with the residents and be part of the community at the home.”
The £1,000 donation was presented by Simon Bird, CEO of Care South, alongside Georgie Powell, Home Manager at Marjorie House, and Gill Bailey, Deputy Manager.
Care South’s Community Fund supports organisations that make a positive difference to our residents, care at home clients and colleagues, and we are delighted to recognise the church’s ongoing contribution to life at Marjorie House. ❤️
Read more: www.care-south.co.uk/care-souths-community-fund-donates-1000-to-the-church-of-the-transfiguration/
#CareSouth #CommunityFund #MarjorieHouse #CanfordCliffs #Sandbanks #Community #FoodFunFriendship
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🍂🎨 Autumn creativity at Buxton House!
Residents Peggy, Christine, Mary, Barbara and Mabel recently enjoyed a colourful afternoon of autumn-themed arts and crafts, using warm shades of orange, red, brown and green to create pictures of foxes, leaves, acorns, squirrels and toadstools.
The relaxed session sparked lots of lovely conversation, shared memories of autumns gone by and plenty of laughter along the way. ❤️
Creative activities like this are a wonderful way to support concentration, stimulation and memory, while giving residents the chance to enjoy time together and take pride in what they create.
Find out more: www.care-south.co.uk/buxton-house-residents-celebrate-the-colours-of-autumn-with-arts-and-crafts/
#CareSouth #buxtonhouse #Weymouth #AutumnCrafts #artsandcrafts #FoodFunFriendship #CareHomeLife
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