Talbot View- a Care South home for residential and dementia care
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 beds59
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-08-09
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People notice how staff take time to chat with residents throughout the day, creating a genuinely happy atmosphere. The home feels lively and engaged, with staff who seem to enjoy their work and know residents as individuals. Visitors often comment on feeling welcomed themselves, not just tolerated during visiting hours.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-08-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training, whether care plans are up to date and personalised, and whether residents have adequate access to GPs and other health professionals. No specific examples, training records, or care plan descriptions appear in the published summary. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the detail behind it is not available here.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2025 inspection. This domain assesses how staff treat the people who live at the home, covering warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No specific inspector observations, resident comments, or examples of caring interactions appear in the published summary. The rating alone confirms inspectors were satisfied with the standard of care they observed.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to individual needs, including activities and engagement, handling complaints, and end-of-life planning. No activity programme details, examples of individual engagement, or end-of-life care arrangements are described in the published summary. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with responsiveness at the time of inspection.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2025 inspection, representing an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The home is operated by Care South, with two nominated individuals named in the registration record. No detail about the registered manager's tenure, visibility, or the governance systems in place appears in the published summary. The improvement in this domain is encouraging but the evidence behind it is not available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Talbot View cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home has experience supporting people with varied care needs. For residents living with dementia, the staff work to maintain familiar routines and provide reassuring, consistent care. The team understands the importance of creating a calm environment while still keeping life interesting and engaged. 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
Talbot View scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and encouraging improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several areas important to families cannot be verified from inspection findings alone.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice how staff take time to chat with residents throughout the day, creating a genuinely happy atmosphere. The home feels lively and engaged, with staff who seem to enjoy their work and know residents as individuals. Visitors often comment on feeling welcomed themselves, not just tolerated during visiting hours.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to understand that good care means paying attention to the small things that matter to each person. Families talk about how approachable the team is when they have questions or concerns. There's a sense that residents' wellbeing genuinely matters to the people looking after them.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes you just know when a care home has got the basics right — and that's the feeling many families get here.
Worth a visit
Talbot View at 66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth was assessed in January 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating, and reflects a home that has addressed earlier concerns and is moving in the right direction. The home is run by Care South and has capacity for up to 59 people, with listed specialisms including dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. No inspector observations, resident or relative quotes, staffing ratios, or descriptions of daily life appear in the available text. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but for a home supporting people with dementia it is not enough on its own. Before making a decision, visit in person during the mid-morning or around a mealtime. Watch how staff interact with your parent in corridors, not just in formal meetings. Ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota, the night shift numbers, and how the home keeps families informed when something changes.
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In Their Own Words
How Talbot View- a Care South home for residential and dementia care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where friendly faces and thoughtful care come together in Bournemouth
Dedicated residential home Support in Bournemouth
Families visiting Talbot View in Bournemouth often mention how relaxed they feel from the moment they walk through the door. The bright, comfortable spaces and welcoming staff create an atmosphere that puts both residents and their loved ones at ease. It's the kind of place where care feels personal rather than procedural.
Who they care for
Talbot View cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home has experience supporting people with varied care needs.
For residents living with dementia, the staff work to maintain familiar routines and provide reassuring, consistent care. The team understands the importance of creating a calm environment while still keeping life interesting and engaged.
“Sometimes you just know when a care home has got the basics right — and that's the feeling many families get here.”
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
Talbot View scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and encouraging improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several areas important to families cannot be verified from inspection findings alone.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice how staff take time to chat with residents throughout the day, creating a genuinely happy atmosphere. The home feels lively and engaged, with staff who seem to enjoy their work and know residents as individuals. Visitors often comment on feeling welcomed themselves, not just tolerated during visiting hours.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to understand that good care means paying attention to the small things that matter to each person. Families talk about how approachable the team is when they have questions or concerns. There's a sense that residents' wellbeing genuinely matters to the people looking after them.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes you just know when a care home has got the basics right — and that's the feeling many families get here.
Worth a visit
Talbot View at 66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth was assessed in January 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating, and reflects a home that has addressed earlier concerns and is moving in the right direction. The home is run by Care South and has capacity for up to 59 people, with listed specialisms including dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. No inspector observations, resident or relative quotes, staffing ratios, or descriptions of daily life appear in the available text. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but for a home supporting people with dementia it is not enough on its own. Before making a decision, visit in person during the mid-morning or around a mealtime. Watch how staff interact with your parent in corridors, not just in formal meetings. Ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota, the night shift numbers, and how the home keeps families informed when something changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Talbot View- a Care South home for residential and dementia care measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Talbot View- a Care South home for residential and dementia care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where friendly faces and thoughtful care come together in Bournemouth
Dedicated residential home Support in Bournemouth
Families visiting Talbot View in Bournemouth often mention how relaxed they feel from the moment they walk through the door. The bright, comfortable spaces and welcoming staff create an atmosphere that puts both residents and their loved ones at ease. It's the kind of place where care feels personal rather than procedural.
Who they care for
Talbot View cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home has experience supporting people with varied care needs.
For residents living with dementia, the staff work to maintain familiar routines and provide reassuring, consistent care. The team understands the importance of creating a calm environment while still keeping life interesting and engaged.
Management & ethos
Staff here seem to understand that good care means paying attention to the small things that matter to each person. Families talk about how approachable the team is when they have questions or concerns. There's a sense that residents' wellbeing genuinely matters to the people looking after them.
The home & environment
The home is kept spotlessly clean, with well-maintained gardens that residents can enjoy. Meals get proper attention here — there's always choice at mealtimes and the food quality consistently impresses both residents and their visitors. The bright communal areas give the whole place an uplifting feel.
“Sometimes you just know when a care home has got the basics right — and that's the feeling many families get here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
