Magna Care Centre

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About Us

Magna Care Centre is a nursing home in Wimborne. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, and respite stays are part of what we do.

Because nursing is provided here, nobody reaches a point of being too unwell to stay. That stability matters to residents and to families who have already arranged one difficult move.

Having younger residents alongside older ones means we plan individually rather than running one programme. Somebody in their forties who needs nursing care has not finished with life, and the worst thing a place like this can do is quietly treat them as a patient whose life is now their treatment.

The clinical side is only part of a day and usually the smaller part. The rest is ordinary life, and we protect it deliberately: food people want, getting outside when the weather allows, help without a long wait, privacy, and being spoken to as somebody with a working life and a family.

Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Come and see the place on an ordinary weekday rather than by arrangement, because that is the visit that tells you something.

Common questions about Magna Care Centre

Where is Magna Care Centre located?

Magna Care Centre is a nursing home in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 3BQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Magna Care Centre provide?

Magna Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Magna Care Centre's CQC rating?

Magna Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 July 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Magna Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Magna Care Centre

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.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Magna Care Centre

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. Magna Care Centre 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?

Yes. Magna Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Magna Care Centre 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?

Yes. Magna Care Centre supports younger adults as well as older people. 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: 22 July 2024
  • Report published: 22 July 2024

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.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Magna Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Magna Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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