Naseby Care Home | Agincare
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 beds21
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-07-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about seeing their loved ones emotionally settled here, even as dementia progresses. They notice how staff pick up on individual patterns and behaviours, responding with the right kind of reassurance for that particular person rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-07-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. Inspectors were satisfied with the standard they found, and the home holds the appropriate registration to care for people living with dementia. No specific details about training programmes, GP access arrangements, or food provision were included in the available published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This domain assesses how staff treat the people who live at the home, including whether privacy and dignity are respected, whether independence is supported, and whether people are treated as individuals. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed. No direct observations, quotes, or specific examples were included in the available published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, provides meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and plans appropriately for end of life. The home specialises in dementia care, which requires a particularly tailored and flexible approach to responsiveness. No specific information about the activities programme, individual engagement, or complaint handling was included in the available published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. Mrs Raina Marina Taylor Taylor-Summerson is named as the registered manager, and a nominated individual is also in place, indicating a formal accountability structure. The home is operated by Naseby Care Home Limited. No specific details about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or complaint handling were included in the available published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Naseby specialises in dementia care for people over 65, with staff who understand the complexities of the condition. The team here shows real understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. When behaviour patterns change, they adapt their approach, and families say they can see the difference this makes to their loved one's comfort and security. 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
Naseby Care Home was rated Good across all five domains at its January 2024 inspection, which is a solid and reassuring result. However, the published report text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich, observable evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about seeing their loved ones emotionally settled here, even as dementia progresses. They notice how staff pick up on individual patterns and behaviours, responding with the right kind of reassurance for that particular person rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
What inspectors have recorded
The communication here stands out. Families hear from staff regularly about health updates, medication changes, and general wellbeing — they don't have to chase for information. There's a consistency to the professionalism that families appreciate, from management through to care staff.
How it sits against good practice
What matters most is knowing your person is genuinely okay — and that's what families here seem to find.
Worth a visit
Naseby Care Home at 8 Avenue Road, Christchurch was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection, carried out on 16 January 2024 and published on 4 March 2024. The home is registered for 21 beds and specialises in caring for adults over 65, including people living with dementia. A registered manager and nominated individual are both formally in post, which is an important baseline for accountability. The Good rating across every domain is a positive indicator, and there is no sign of deterioration from previous inspections. The main limitation of this report is the very limited detail available in the published text. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or specific examples were recorded in the summary accessible here, which means the Good rating cannot yet be translated into concrete reassurance on the things families care about most: staff warmth, food quality, night-time safety, activities, and dementia-specific practice. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see the most recent full inspection report, and use the checklist questions above to probe the areas the published summary does not cover.
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In Their Own Words
How Naseby Care Home | Agincare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find real comfort in dementia care
Residential home in Christchurch: True Peace of Mind
When dementia changes everything, families visiting Naseby Care Home in Christchurch often describe something they weren't expecting to find — genuine peace about their decision. This specialist dementia home has built its approach around truly knowing each resident, not just caring for them.
Who they care for
Naseby specialises in dementia care for people over 65, with staff who understand the complexities of the condition.
The team here shows real understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. When behaviour patterns change, they adapt their approach, and families say they can see the difference this makes to their loved one's comfort and security.
“What matters most is knowing your person is genuinely okay — and that's what families here seem to find.”
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
Naseby Care Home was rated Good across all five domains at its January 2024 inspection, which is a solid and reassuring result. However, the published report text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich, observable evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about seeing their loved ones emotionally settled here, even as dementia progresses. They notice how staff pick up on individual patterns and behaviours, responding with the right kind of reassurance for that particular person rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
What inspectors have recorded
The communication here stands out. Families hear from staff regularly about health updates, medication changes, and general wellbeing — they don't have to chase for information. There's a consistency to the professionalism that families appreciate, from management through to care staff.
How it sits against good practice
What matters most is knowing your person is genuinely okay — and that's what families here seem to find.
Worth a visit
Naseby Care Home at 8 Avenue Road, Christchurch was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection, carried out on 16 January 2024 and published on 4 March 2024. The home is registered for 21 beds and specialises in caring for adults over 65, including people living with dementia. A registered manager and nominated individual are both formally in post, which is an important baseline for accountability. The Good rating across every domain is a positive indicator, and there is no sign of deterioration from previous inspections. The main limitation of this report is the very limited detail available in the published text. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or specific examples were recorded in the summary accessible here, which means the Good rating cannot yet be translated into concrete reassurance on the things families care about most: staff warmth, food quality, night-time safety, activities, and dementia-specific practice. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see the most recent full inspection report, and use the checklist questions above to probe the areas the published summary does not cover.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Naseby Care Home | Agincare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Naseby Care Home | Agincare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families find real comfort in dementia care
Residential home in Christchurch: True Peace of Mind
When dementia changes everything, families visiting Naseby Care Home in Christchurch often describe something they weren't expecting to find — genuine peace about their decision. This specialist dementia home has built its approach around truly knowing each resident, not just caring for them.
Who they care for
Naseby specialises in dementia care for people over 65, with staff who understand the complexities of the condition.
The team here shows real understanding of how dementia affects each person differently. When behaviour patterns change, they adapt their approach, and families say they can see the difference this makes to their loved one's comfort and security.
Management & ethos
The communication here stands out. Families hear from staff regularly about health updates, medication changes, and general wellbeing — they don't have to chase for information. There's a consistency to the professionalism that families appreciate, from management through to care staff.
“What matters most is knowing your person is genuinely okay — and that's what families here seem to find.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
