Castle Farm Residential Care Home and Farmhouse
Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset BH16 6BZ
Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset BH16 6BZ
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Operator's Description
"Located in the village of Lychett Matravers, near Poole, Castle Farm was part of the Great Farm which was divided into smaller units at the time of the Enclosures Act. The oldest part of the farmhouse..." Show more "Located in the village of Lychett Matravers, near Poole, Castle Farm was part of the Great Farm which was divided into smaller units at the time of the Enclosures Act. The oldest part of the farmhouse dates from the 18th century and the farm was in continual agricultural use until the 1980s.The Retirement Home is on the edge of the village, with access to the local GP surgery, library, village store and post office. Residents enjoy the peace, tranquility and beauty of the unspoilt Dorset countryside whilst also benefitting from the fresh, clean country air.
Castle Farm is a friendly, professionally run care home for elderly residents. We have a mix of residents, some requiring high dependency and we also offer respite care. Most of our residents come from or have family in the surrounding areas of Poole, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Swanage or Blandford." Show less
Main Facts
Care home
Conditions cared for: Older people generally
Care period: Trial stay / Long stay / Respite care stay.
This home accommodates 22 residents in 16 single and 2 shared rooms (18 en suite). It is a converted building with a garden. Facilities are available for family or friends to stay overnight.
The home is in a rural location. bus stop 1 mile(s); shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s);
Residents may bring their own furniture. There is a lot of flexibility about meals. Activities are arranged weekly. There are opportunities to pursue hobbies and to help with gardening.
Housing Authority: Dorset
Social Care Authority: Dorset
Cost: From £425 pwk. Local Authority rates accepted.
Info updated: 27/06/2023