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The Potteries

Trusted to care in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset

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The Potteries

Welcome to The Potteries

Our bright and friendly care home is in the suburb of Broadstone, just a few miles from the centre of the seaside town of Poole in Dorset. Our purpose-built home has an array of superb facilities to enjoy, including a coffee shop, cinema, hair and beauty salon – and even our very own pub, The Lockdown Arms!

Our team at The Potteries delivers a full range of care services for older people, from permanent residential, nursing and dementia care to short term respite care. In 2021 we were proud to be accredited with the Gold Standards Framework Care Homes Programme. This demonstrates our skill and commitment to delivering high quality, person-centred care to residents at the end of their life.

We’re one big family at The Potteries, and when your loved one joins us, we work with them and you to learn all about their life history, likes and dislikes. We then put together care and lifestyle plans that are tailored to their unique needs and interests which support them to live a fun and fulfilling life at The Potteries. We’re also here for you, providing emotional and practical support throughout your loved one’s stay with us. 

At a glance

Location

187 York Road
Broadstone
Poole
Dorset
BH18 8ES

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CQC Rating
Good
Availability
Open to new residents
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Key facts summary
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Contract summary

Let’s talk about dementia – our latest guide is here

To help families at any stage of their dementia journey, we are launching our brand-new guide.

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Let’s talk about dementia – our latest guide is here

Dementia café

Join us at our monthly dementia café where we offer support and practical advice for carers, families and people living with dementia.

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Dementia café

Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic – event at The Potteries

Join us at The Potteries where Ellis Jones experienced Solicitors will provide straightforward advice and guidance on Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.

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Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic – event at The Potteries

Recognising and responding to dementia symptoms – event at The Potteries

In this session our Care UK dementia specialists will give an overview of typical ageing and how symptoms differ from dementia.

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Recognising and responding to dementia symptoms – event at The Potteries

Save £200 off respite stays

If you care for an older loved one at home and need some time away – our team can help. We are now taking short-term respite care bookings for April, May and June 2023. Book before 28th February and we’ll take £200 off the cost of your booking.

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Save £200 off respite stays

Have a look around our home

At The Potteries there are plenty of shared spaces and luxury facilities for loved ones to enjoy.

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Life at our home

At The Potteries, our lifestyle team organises different daily activities, from bingo and gardening to armchair exercise and singalongs. We spend time with residents individually, supporting them to continue with hobbies, or even to try something new.

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  • Cafe
  • Garden
  • Activities room
  • Hair and beauty salon
  • Cinema room
  • Pub/ bar
  • Library
  • Shop
  • Music room
  • Reminiscence room
  • Namaste room
  • Church Services
  • Multi-faith room
Life at our home
Life at our home
Life at our home
Introducing The Potteries
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Care at our home

All the care we provide is person-centred. That means that your loved one is at the centre of all aspects of their care. They make decisions and plan how they want their care, and their everyday life at The Potteries, to be.

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Care at The Potteries

Types of care offered

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Nursing care
  • Nursing dementia care
  • Respite care
  • End of life care

Healthcare services

  • Chiropody
  • Pharmacy service
  • District nursing team
  • Occupational therapy
  • Community support services
  • Movement therapy

Meet the team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

Meet the team

The dedicated and experienced team at The Potteries will provide your loved one with care that is completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

 

Personalised care is at the heart of what we do, and I strive to ensure that all our residents continue living active and independent lives in a warm, safe and comfortable environment involving family and friends as much as possible. 

Zita TurnerHome Manager

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How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at The Potteries care home.

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Sector-leading dementia care nurse receives Queen Mother’s accolade

Sector-leading dementia care nurse receives Queen Mother’s accolade

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Care UK shortlisted for eight national awards

Care UK shortlisted for eight national awards

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What others have to say

Here are just some of the comments we’ve received from family, friends and residents at The Potteries care home.

Mum was in respite care at The Potteries for five weeks. Staff listened and responded to her initial needs and preferences. The Potteries is extremely COVID friendly. Staff are supportive of relatives as well as residents.  Despite COVID restrictions, the home has a very friendly supportive atmosphere.

Mum really enjoyed her time and is likely to return for respite care, or permanently in the future. Thank you to all the staff who made her stay so lovely, gave her a rest and enabled me to have a break. You are all caring, lovely people.

Relative of resident, November 2021

My sister and I have just returned from our first visit to see Mum. I just wanted to say how lovely her room is and how the staff have been really helpful. Mum seems really well considering her great age and even she said ‘I like this room’. Thank you for all your help in this, it’s a great weight off our minds seeing Mum settled.

Daughter of a resident, May 2021

To all the wonderful staff at The Potteries care home. Thank you! Mabel never missed an opportunity to tell us how fortunate she was to live in such pleasant and incredibly clean surroundings. Quite an achievement for a lady who could spot a tiny ant scuttling down in the grass! I know where I want to live if I should require a care home! Well done team!

Relative of a resident, May 2021

To all the staff in the Dolphin Suite. Thank you all so much for all the care and understanding you gave to my very dear friend John Wilson. You all do a wonderful job. Thank you also for allowing me to talk each day to John.

Friend of resident, April 2021

To all the staff at The Potteries, thank you so much for all the love and care you gave my Aunt. It meant a lot to us knowing how well you looked after her, particularly during this difficult year. Thank you.

Family of resident, April 2021
Care UK Stars Awards Winner 2022 - Most Improved Home

Care UK Stars Awards Winner 2022 - Most Improved Home

Leaders in Care Awards Finalist 2022 - Care Home Provider of the Year

Leaders in Care Awards Finalist 2022 - Care Home Provider of the Year

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Caring UK Awards Winner 2022 - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

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LaingBuisson Award Finalist 2022 - Large Residential Care

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National Care Awards Winner 2022 - Care Operations/Area Manager

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Dementia Care Awards Winner 2022 - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

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Social Care Top 30 Award Finalist

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Care Home Professional Power List 2022

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Nursing Times Workforce Awards Finalist 2022

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NACC Awards Winner 2022 - Care Establishment of the Year

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Health Investor Award Winners 2022 - Residential Care Provider of the Year

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UK Employee Experience Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

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National Care Awards Winner 2021 - Care Home of the Year

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LaingBuisson Award Winner 2021 - Residential Care Provider of the Year

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LaingBuisson Award Winner 2021 - Property Developer of the Year

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Care Home Awards Winner 2021 - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards Winner 2021 - Catering Team of the Year

National Association of Care Catering Awards Winner 2021 - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards Finalist 2021

National Apprenticeship Awards Finalist 2021

Public Sector Catering Awards Winner 2021 - Catering Manager of the Year

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Social Care Top Leaders Awards Finalist 2021

Social Care Top Leaders Awards Finalist 2021

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

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UK Employee Experience Awards 2021 Bronze Winner - Employee Training and Development, Empowering Programme

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Dementia Hero Awards Finalist 2021 - Professional Excellence

Dementia Hero Awards Finalist 2021 - Professional Excellence

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Health Investor Awards Finalist 2021 - Residential Care Provider of the Year AND Property Developer of the Year

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Care Home Awards Winner 2020 - Best Larger Care Home Group

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LaingBuisson Awards Finalist 2020

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National Association of Care Catering Awards Finalist 2020

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Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager 2020 AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management 2020

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Leaders in Care Awards Finalist 2019 - Care Provider of the Year

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Group Care Home Caterer of the Year 2018

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Gold Standard Framework Accredited

Gold Standard Framework Accredited

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Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

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Register for your free copy of Dr Nori Graham’s dementia pocket guide

Register for your free copy of Dr Nori Graham’s dementia pocket guide

Dementia expert Dr Nori Graham dispels myths, allays fears and offers practical guidance in a new guide to understanding dementia.
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Discover what a care plan is, why it is important and how to get one.
Why it is even more important to keep active during the dark days and long nights

Why it is even more important to keep active during the dark days and long nights

When autumn and winter come around, it's easy for older loved ones to fall into the habit of exercising and socialising less.

Our approach to living with Coronavirus

 

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Our approach to living with Coronavirus

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FAQs

The Potteries offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: cafe, garden, activities room, hair and beauty salon, cinema room, pub/ bar, library, shop, music room, reminiscence room, namaste room, church services and multi-faith room.

The CQC overall rating for The Potteries is "Good".

The Potteries offers residential care, dementia care, nursing care, nursing dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Poole, Dorset.

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