Care Homes in BH24
The BH24 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 471 beds, falling under Dorset council. 11 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in BH24
BH24 covers Ringwood and surrounding parishes at the eastern edge of the New Forest in Dorset — a semi-rural district bounded by the New Forest National Park to the west and the Avon valley to the east, approximately 10 miles north of Bournemouth. Dorset Council (a unitary authority) administers adult social care across the county since the 2019 reorganisation. With 13 homes and 471 beds, BH24 is well provisioned for a semi-rural district, and the quality profile is strong: 11 homes rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and none Inadequate. Moors Manor Care Home and Bickerley Green Care Home with Nursing are among the leading providers, alongside St. Ives Country House Care, St Martha's and Gorselands Nursing Home. Dementia, mental health and learning disability specialisms are represented. For acute hospital discharge, Royal Bournemouth Hospital (University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust) is the primary acute facility, approximately 12 miles south. Road access is the primary mode of travel — the A31 and A338 provide the main arterial connections to Bournemouth and Southampton. There is no railway station within immediate Ringwood, making car access effectively essential for most visiting families. The New Forest setting makes BH24 attractive for families seeking a rural or semi-rural care environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the BH24 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in BH24, offering a combined 471 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in BH24 have?
Of the 13 care homes in BH24: 0 are rated Outstanding; 11 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in BH24?
Moors Manor Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in BH24, holding a CQC rating of Good with 66 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the BH24 postcode?
The BH24 postcode area falls under Dorset. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in BH24?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Dorset's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data