Nursing care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: cost per week
The nursing care home cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is £1,640 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.
What families may actually pay in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Council baseline
£1,640
per week from ASC-FR returns
Annual equivalent: £85,280.
Self-funder guide
£1,968-£2,296
per week, using a 20-40% uplift
Mid estimate: £2,132 per week.
2.5-year exposure
£277,160
mid self-funder estimate
Council-rate equivalent: £213,200.
Self-funders should also check whether NHS-funded nursing care is deducted from the quote or already reflected in the stated nursing fee. The standard England FNC rate is £268 per week from 1 April 2026.
What to check in a care home fee quoteCost breakdown by category
| Category | Cost (per week) |
|---|---|
| Nursing care 18-64 | £1,705.652 |
| Nursing care 18-64 | £1,319.397 |
| Nursing care 18-64 | £3,144.002 |
| Nursing care 18-64 | £1,804.786 |
| Nursing care 65+ | £1,286.219 |
| Nursing care 65+ | £1,178.447 |
| Nursing care 65+ | £1,383.497 |
| Nursing care 65+ | £1,537.525 |
| Nursing care 65+ | £1,404.95 |