Sea Cliff Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-04-25
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-04-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2023 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, nutrition, and whether care reflects each person's individual needs. No specific detail about dementia training content, GP access arrangements, care plan review frequency, or nutritional support was published in the inspection summary. The home specialises in dementia care, so inspectors will have assessed whether staff have appropriate skills for this group.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2023 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are supported to maintain independence. No direct quotes from residents or relatives were published in the inspection summary, and no specific inspector observations about staff interactions were included. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed, but without specific evidence it is not possible to describe exactly what they saw.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2023 inspection. This covers activities, individual engagement, how the home responds to complaints, and end-of-life care planning. No specific detail about the activities programme, how individual interests are incorporated, or end-of-life arrangements was published in the inspection summary. The home is small at 24 beds, which can be an advantage for tailoring activities to individuals.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2023 inspection, and the overall trajectory from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains reflects a management team that responded to previous concerns. The home is run by Mr and Mrs Gunputh and has a named registered manager, Mrs Mariana Csukor. No specific detail about management culture, staff feedback mechanisms, governance processes, or how families are kept informed was published in the inspection summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Seacliff provides round-the-clock care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting residents with dementia. Staff work with families to understand each person's history and preferences, helping residents feel more settled as their dementia progresses. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Seacliff Care Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The score is held back by limited published detail on activities, food, and individual care specifics, meaning several areas require direct follow-up on a visit.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Seacliff Care Home, at 9 Percy Road in Bournemouth, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Crucially, this represents a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the leadership team recognised problems and fixed them. The home is a small, 24-bed residential home specialising in dementia care and care for older adults, with a named registered manager providing a clear point of accountability. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or families, no specific observations about daily life, staffing numbers, food, or activities. A Good rating matters, but for a home that cares for people living with dementia, the detail behind that rating matters just as much. Before making a decision, visit in person and use the checklist questions in this report, particularly around night staffing ratios, agency staff use, and how staff engage with residents who cannot easily speak for themselves.
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In Their Own Words
How Sea Cliff Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where everyday kindness meets coastal living in Bournemouth
Seacliff Care Home – Expert Care in Bournemouth
Seacliff Care Home sits close to Bournemouth's parks and beaches, offering residential care for older adults including those living with dementia. The location gives families easy access to local amenities while providing a quieter setting for residents who need consistent support.
Who they care for
The team at Seacliff provides round-the-clock care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting residents with dementia.
Staff work with families to understand each person's history and preferences, helping residents feel more settled as their dementia progresses.
“If you're considering care options in the Bournemouth area, visiting Seacliff could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Seacliff Care Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The score is held back by limited published detail on activities, food, and individual care specifics, meaning several areas require direct follow-up on a visit.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Seacliff Care Home, at 9 Percy Road in Bournemouth, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Crucially, this represents a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the leadership team recognised problems and fixed them. The home is a small, 24-bed residential home specialising in dementia care and care for older adults, with a named registered manager providing a clear point of accountability. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or families, no specific observations about daily life, staffing numbers, food, or activities. A Good rating matters, but for a home that cares for people living with dementia, the detail behind that rating matters just as much. Before making a decision, visit in person and use the checklist questions in this report, particularly around night staffing ratios, agency staff use, and how staff engage with residents who cannot easily speak for themselves.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Sea Cliff Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Sea Cliff Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where everyday kindness meets coastal living in Bournemouth
Seacliff Care Home – Expert Care in Bournemouth
Seacliff Care Home sits close to Bournemouth's parks and beaches, offering residential care for older adults including those living with dementia. The location gives families easy access to local amenities while providing a quieter setting for residents who need consistent support.
Who they care for
The team at Seacliff provides round-the-clock care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting residents with dementia.
Staff work with families to understand each person's history and preferences, helping residents feel more settled as their dementia progresses.
“If you're considering care options in the Bournemouth area, visiting Seacliff could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
