Nursing care · 23 beds
Farway Grange Nursing
Our nursing home at 31–33 Howard Road, Queens Park, Bournemouth, a few doors from The Alexandra. Twenty-three residents, a registered nurse on site day and night, and a team who know each person well.
You don’t need the right care term to call. Tell us about the person and we will talk it through.
- Family-run since 1986 Still the same family, now the next generation
- 35 residents, two homes 12 residential, 23 nursing, on Howard Road
- Registered nurse, day and night At our nursing home, at all times
- No set visiting hours Families are welcome whenever suits
- Regulated by the CQC See our latest rating (opens the Care Quality Commission website)
What this home is
A small nursing home in Bournemouth, with the person at its heart
Farway Grange Nursing is the larger of our two houses on Howard Road. It is a nursing home for twenty-three older people who need registered nurse care alongside help with the everyday: washing, dressing, meals and medicines, given by people who know your routines and the small things that matter to you.
There is a registered nurse on site at all times, day and night. A health condition is only part of someone’s story, so care plans are built around the person, and with their family where they would like that. We also care for people towards the end of their life, with comfort, dignity and calm, and support for their family too.
We care for people living with dementia here too. Every admission is considered case by case, after a free assessment, so we can be confident we can meet the person’s needs.
Our neighbour, The Alexandra at 23 Howard Road, is our smaller residential home for twelve people. Why not come and visit us to see for yourself?
Why families choose Farway Grange Nursing
Nursing care. Familiar faces. A home on Howard Road.
Clinical care, in a home
The nursing care someone needs, given in a house that feels like a home rather than a ward, with quiet time as well as company.
A registered nurse, day and night
A registered nurse is on site at all times, working alongside carers who know each resident, their routines and what they would rather not do.
One family, two houses
The same family has run Farway Grange since 1986. Management, the kitchen and housekeeping are shared with The Alexandra.
How we’re staffed
About 5.2 hours of care per resident a day
We staff our nursing home with more people on each shift than the traditional pattern in many UK care homes, and the registered nurse is counted in the care hours. This is a typical day when the home is full.
| Shift | Length | On shift | Residents per member of staff | Care hours per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 6 hours | 6 carers and 1 registered nurse | about 3.3 (3.29) | about 1.8 |
| Afternoon | 6 hours | 6 carers and 1 registered nurse | about 3.3 (3.29) | about 1.8 |
| Night | 12 hours | 2 carers and 1 registered nurse | about 7.7 (7.67) | about 1.6 |
| Across the whole day | about 5.2 hours | |||
Staffing levels change with the needs of the residents living with us at the time. These figures show what a typical day looks like.
What that means
Roughly 5.2 hours of care per resident each day, around 53% more than the UK average of about 3.4 hours. In practice it means time to sit and talk, to help without hurrying, and to notice when something is not quite right.
How that compares
Traditional patterns in many homes are closer to one member of staff to five residents in the morning, eight in the afternoon and ten at night.
Our team is led by Inga, our Registered Manager, with Diana as Administrator and Activities Coordinator. About our family and team
Fees and funding
What nursing care costs
Rooms are priced individually by size, location and whether they have an en-suite.
Nursing care
From £1,592.68 per week
Gross of NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If the person is eligible, £267.68 a week is deducted once the NHS is paying it. Permanent placements start with a 28-day trial period.
Nursing respite stays
From £1,592.68 per week
Gross of NHS Funded Nursing Care; FNC deducted if eligible. From a minimum of 7 nights, normally up to 28 nights.
- No security deposit or joining fee
- Meals, laundry, activities and day trips included
- Self-funded, council-funded and NHS-funded residents welcome
Weekly fees correct from 10 November 2026. Your exact fee is confirmed in writing after a free care needs assessment. Eligibility for NHS funding is decided by the NHS.
Making yourself at home
Familiar spaces. Time together.
Homely rooms and shared spaces make room for quiet time as well as company. Residents are welcome to bring their own belongings, and furniture by agreement. When you visit we can show you the rooms and talk through any equipment the person needs.
Meals are cooked on site every day and residents choose on the day. If nothing on the menu appeals, the kitchen will make something else. The garden, with its koi pond and the chalet we use for activities, is where everyone tends to gather when the weather allows.
There are no set visiting hours for families.
When you visit, we can…
- show you round our nursing home as it is today, and The Alexandra a few doors along if that helps
- talk through the person’s nursing needs, routines and any equipment
- explain our free care needs assessment, and how Funded Nursing Care works
- go through fees, funding and the contract, so you know what you are considering before you commit
Rooms and facilities
Bedrooms and an accessible shower
Rooms vary by size and outlook. Some have equipment such as a profiling bed or hoist where needed. There is an accessible shower room on site.
Your questions
Questions families ask
What does nursing care include?
Farway Grange Nursing at 31–33 Howard Road is a 23-bed nursing home with a registered nurse on site day and night. Our skilled nurses handle more complex needs such as syringe drivers, PEG feeding and oxygen, so please get in touch to find out if we can help. This includes stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes, brain injury, physical disabilities and sensory loss. If you don’t see a need listed, please ask. Care plans are built around the person, and we also care for people towards the end of their life, with comfort, dignity and calm.
Is there always a nurse on duty?
Yes. A registered nurse is on site at all times, day and night, working alongside the carers on each shift.
What is NHS Funded Nursing Care?
NHS Funded Nursing Care is a weekly NHS contribution towards registered nursing care for people who are eligible. At our nursing home that is £267.68 a week, deducted from the weekly fee once the NHS is paying it. It applies to nursing placements at 31–33 Howard Road, not to residential care at The Alexandra.
How much does nursing care cost?
Nursing care at 31–33 Howard Road starts from £1,592.68 per week, gross of NHS Funded Nursing Care. If the person is eligible, £267.68 a week is deducted once the NHS is paying it. Rooms are priced individually by size, location and whether they have an en-suite, and your exact fee is confirmed in writing after a free care needs assessment.
Do you care for people living with dementia here?
Yes. We consider every admission case by case after a free assessment, so we can be confident we can meet the person’s needs. The assessment, rather than a diagnosis on its own, decides whether the home is right for someone.
Do you offer palliative and end-of-life care?
Yes, at both homes. Compassionate end-of-life support that places dignity, comfort, and peace at the heart of every moment. We work closely with families to ensure residents receive the highest standard of emotional, physical, and spiritual care, and support for their family too.
Looking for residential or dementia care?
The Alexandra
Our smaller residential home for twelve people at 23 Howard Road, a few doors along. Same family, same values, and the same management and kitchen.
Quality and reassurance
Regulated by the Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission rated Farway Grange Good overall, in its report published on 27 August 2025. Both houses on Howard Road are covered under the Farway Grange CQC rating.
Care Quality Commission
Farway Grange is registered with the Care Quality Commission. Both houses on Howard Road are covered under the Farway Grange CQC rating. You can read our latest inspection report on the CQC website.