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Long Close Retirement Home

23 Forest Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6DQ · View on map

Residential Care
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
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The CQC says: “The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.” Read the CQC report

Safe GoodEffective Good carried forwardCaring Good carried forwardResponsive Good carried forwardWell-led Good

Report published 12 May 2025

Beds
17
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2011

Long Close Retirement Home

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Key facts

Beds17

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Report published 12 May 2025

SafeGood
EffectiveGood carried forward
CaringGood carried forward
ResponsiveGood carried forward
Well-ledGood

“Long Close Retirement Home is registered to provide care, and support for up to 17 people. At the time of this inspection there were 11 people living at the service. This inspection was prompted by fire safety concerns regarding the premises, however, following this inspection we were assured by the arrangements in place to keep people safe. The inspection took place on 23 April 2025. People had person-centred risk assessments in place for all their care and support needs. Risk assessments were carried out to identify any risks to people and to the staff supporting them. These included environmental risks within the service as well as potential risks when people went out in the community. There were systems in place to ensure all equipment and utility services were regularly checked, serviced and well maintained to ensure the safety of the premises. There were clear governance processes in place to ensure effective oversight of the service. Staff felt well supported and told us they enjoyed their jobs and felt they worked well as a team for the benefit of people living at Long Close Retirement Home.”

The Care Quality Commission · Read the CQC report
REPORT PUBLISHED 12 MAY 2025 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-115226222 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

25 Mar 2011

Registered with CQC

Long Close Retirement Home entered the official register.

12 May 2025

Rated Good overall

Report published 12 May 2025 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 14 July 2023, rated Good

Inspected 10 December 2018, rated Good

Inspected 16 May 2016, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered25 March 2011
Registered managerMr James Timothy London-Webb
Council areaPoole
Integrated care boardNHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults

Location

23 Forest Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6DQOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Long Close Retirement Home registered for?

Long Close Retirement Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care.

How many Rooms does Long Close Retirement Home have?

There are 17 Single Rooms.

What is Long Close Retirement Home's CQC rating?

Long Close Retirement Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 12 May 2025). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-115226222.

How many beds does Long Close Retirement Home have?

Long Close Retirement Home is registered for 17 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Long Close Retirement Home?

The registered manager is Mr James Timothy London-Webb.

When was Long Close Retirement Home last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Long Close Retirement Home on 12 May 2025.

Where is Long Close Retirement Home located?

Long Close Retirement Home is located in Poole, United Kingdom.

When did Long Close Retirement Home register with CQC?

Long Close Retirement Home first registered on 25 March 2011.

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