Residential & dementia care · Westbourne, Poole
Familiar faces. A real home.
A small, family-run care home with our own team and no agency staff, so the people caring for your mum or dad truly know them.
A room is available now · updated 13 October 2026
Why families choose St Cecilia
Loved here, not just cared for.
Four things that make St Cecilia different, and the reasons we run it the way we do.
Outstanding for Caring
The CQC rated our care Outstanding for Caring, and Good overall, in the report published 29 October 2025.
Read the CQC report (opens in a new tab)No agency staff
Your mum or dad is looked after by our own team, so the faces stay the same. Every carer comes to know each resident, and care feels familiar, never rushed.
Meet the teamA home, not a hotel
Family-run since 1988, with up to 15 residents. Good care comes from relationships, not luxury. You can speak to Robin Hiney, our Registered Manager, directly.
Life at St CeciliaClose to Westbourne
On the Poole–Bournemouth border, so family and friends from either town can visit easily.
Find us
A short film
Thirty seconds at St Cecilia.
Music in the lounge, a birthday, an afternoon in the garden. Every photo and clip was taken by our own team, here at the home.
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More about life at St Cecilia
St Cecilia at a glance
A real house, not a purpose-built block.
St Cecilia is a family-run residential and dementia care home at 29 Nelson Road, Poole (BH12 1ES), caring for up to 15 older people. It is rated Good overall and Outstanding for Caring by the CQC, and scores 9.6 out of 10 from 53 family reviews. Fees start from £1,450 per week.
There are 13 single rooms and 1 companion room, shared spaces to spend the day in and a garden to sit out in. The house is in Westbourne, Poole, on the Poole–Bournemouth border.
Our care
Care that starts with knowing the person.
Whether you're planning ahead or need support soon, we take the time to understand what matters to you.
St Cecilia is a residential care home and does not provide nursing care. All care is agreed after an assessment.
Life here
Ordinary days, in good company.
A favourite tune, time in the garden, a familiar hand to hold. Joining in is always a choice.
Our home in Poole
Inside St Cecilia
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In families' words
9.6 out of 10
From 53 family reviews on carehome.co.uk, checked 13 October 2026.
Read the reviews“It was a huge relief to me when Mum moved in, and I could see straight away that she was being so well cared for.”
“The manager is absolutely first-rate, and that is reflected in the staff, who are all very kind.”
Moving to St Cecilia
One step at a time.
There is no rush and no obligation. An enquiry or a visit does not commit you to anything.
Talk
Share the situation, timing and essential care needs.
Visit
See the home, meet the team and ask practical questions.
Assess
The manager reviews needs, risks and service suitability.
Offer
Receive the care proposal, fee and terms in writing.
Move
Agree arrival, belongings, medication and familiar routines.
Making an informed choice
Good questions are always welcome.
All common questions Official CQC profile- What kind of care home is St Cecilia?
- St Cecilia is a small, family-run residential care home in Poole, Dorset, caring for up to 15 older people, including people living with dementia. It has been family-run since 1988 and does not provide nursing care.
- How much does St Cecilia cost?
- Fees start from £1,450 per week. The final fee depends on the room and the support agreed after a needs assessment, and is confirmed in writing.
- Does St Cecilia have a room available?
- Yes. As of 13 October 2026, St Cecilia has a room available. Call 01202 767383 to arrange a visit.
- What is St Cecilia’s CQC rating?
- St Cecilia is rated Good overall and Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, in the report published on 29 October 2025.
- Where is St Cecilia?
- St Cecilia is at 29 Nelson Road, Poole, BH12 1ES, in Westbourne, Poole, on the Poole–Bournemouth border, a short drive from Parkstone and Bournemouth town centre.
- Can we visit before deciding?
- Yes. Families are welcome to visit, meet the team and ask questions. A visit does not commit you to anything. Call 01202 767383 to arrange a time.
- What if St Cecilia is not the right fit?
- We will tell you honestly. Our sister home, Summerhill in West Moors, is a separate care home with the same owner. If you would like, we can tell you about Summerhill, and you choose whether to contact them.
You're welcome to visit
The best way to know St Cecilia is to come and see it.
Meet the team, look around and ask everything that's on your mind. A visit does not commit you to anything.