Waterloo Care Home
Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RD
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 10 September 2022
Last inspected 17 August 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 10 Sept 2022
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
3 rated inspections on record · First rated December 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Cornerways Medical Practice
2.2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Ashley Heath Pharmacy
1.9 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
3.2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Dorset (2025–26)
£1,156
per week, residential
£1,183
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: criminal damage arson
Elderly population
26.1% of people in Dorset are aged 65 or over
39.5
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.