What kind of care does St Cecilia provide?
St Cecilia is registered as a residential care home for adults over 65, including people living with dementia. We provide personal care but do not provide nursing care.
Who we may be able to support
Every decision starts with a conversation and a needs assessment. This helps us understand whether the home can support the person safely and well.
- Help with washing, dressing and daily routines
- Medication support within our residential-care remit
- Dementia support in a small, familiar setting
- Long-term care and short stays when suitable
When we need a fuller discussion
Needs involving registered nursing care, complex clinical treatment or specialist equipment need careful review. If we are not the right service, we will say so clearly.
- Current health and mobility needs
- Medication and clinical oversight
- Communication, distress and night-time support
- Equipment, transfers and environmental safety
What small-home care changes
A home registered for up to 15 people can keep communication direct. Families can speak with the Registered Manager and daily routines can remain personal.
Questions families ask
- How much does residential care cost at St Cecilia?
- 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 before any decision.
- Does St Cecilia provide nursing care?
- No. St Cecilia is a residential care home, including dementia support. Someone who needs registered nursing care around the clock would need a nursing home, and we will tell you plainly if we are not the right fit.
- How big is St Cecilia?
- St Cecilia is registered for up to 15 people, with 13 single rooms and 1 companion room, at 29 Nelson Road in Westbourne, Poole, on the Poole–Bournemouth border. It has been family-run since 1988.
From your first call to moving in
Talk
Tell us what has changed and what support is needed.
Visit
Meet the team and see the home without pressure.
Assess
We complete a needs assessment before making an offer.
Confirm
You receive a clear written offer and fee information.
Settle
We plan the move around familiar routines and belongings.