Lilliput House

About Us

Lilliput House is a residential care home in Poole, providing a comfortable and settled home for older people who find living alone has become difficult.

We are a home rather than an institution, and we run it that way. People choose when they get up, where they sit, what they eat and how they spend the day. Care is given discreetly and with proper regard for privacy and dignity, and we support people to keep doing whatever they can still do for themselves. Staff here know everybody well, and it is that knowledge, rather than any policy, that makes the difference on an ordinary day.

Families are an important part of the household. We welcome visitors, we keep relatives informed about how things are going, and we would far rather someone rang us with a worry than sat on it.

We also offer respite stays. These suit people who need support for a short while after illness or a spell in hospital, and families who care for a relative at home and need a planned break without worrying about how they are being looked after.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We treat it as a starting point rather than something to rest on.

If you are looking at care homes in and around Poole, please come and see us. Have a look round, talk to the staff, and make up your own mind.

Common questions about Lilliput House

Where is Lilliput House located?

Lilliput House is a residential care home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 8LH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Lilliput House provide?

Lilliput House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Lilliput House's CQC rating?

Lilliput House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Lilliput House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Lilliput House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Lilliput House

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Lilliput House

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Lilliput House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Lilliput House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Lilliput House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Lilliput House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 3 December 2019
• Report published: 3 December 2019

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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