Primrose Lodge Southbourne
42 St Catherine's Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4AD
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 21 July 2023
Last inspected 30 June 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 21 Jul 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Marine Surgery
0.5 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Tuckton Pharmacy
0.4 mi
12 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.4 mi
13 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025–26)
£1,220
per week, residential
£1,293
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
18.3% of people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are aged 65 or over
55.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Primula Care Limited
2
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.