Portelet Lodge Care Home
42 Westby Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1HD
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 5 January 2018
Last inspected 19 September 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 4 Oct 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 improved from Requires improvement
2 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Providence Surgery
0.4 mi
10 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
0.1 mi
16 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
16 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
Portelet Care Limited
3
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.