The Elms
The Elms is a care home in Bournemouth, run by Elms Care Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in January 2026 (last checked 21 January 2026). It has 4 beds. It is registered to support people with a learning disability or autism.
- Care home without nursing
28 Elmsway, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3HU
What CQC says
Overall rating
The service is performing well and meeting expectations.
The same as the rating before it (Good, 10 January 2019).
Last checked by CQC: 21 January 2026.
The five key questions
CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.
Is it safe?
Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)Is it effective?
Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)Is it caring?
Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)Is it responsive to people’s needs?
Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)Is it well-led?
Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)
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Understanding this rating
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Earlier ratings
Overall ratings this service had before, newest first. These are CQC’s own earlier ratings.
- Good10 January 2019Read the report (opens in a new tab)
- Good9 July 2016Read the report (opens in a new tab)
About this service
- Type of care
- Care home without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disability or autism
- Number of beds
- 4
- Nursing care
- No, personal care only
- Registered since
- 7 December 2010
- Local council area
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Who runs it
- Provider
- Elms Care Limited
- Kind of provider
- Company or organisation