Residential respite at The Alexandra
From £1,325 per week
The same residential rates as a permanent stay, from a minimum of 7 nights, normally up to 28 nights.
Respite and short stays · Bournemouth
Respite care from 7 nights
Short stays at either of our family-run homes on Howard Road, usually from 7 nights up to 28, for a rest after hospital or a break for a family carer.
The dates and fee are set out in writing before you book.
Two houses, one family
Short stays at a small, family-run home
Respite and short-stay placements are available at both our residential home and our nursing home. Which house is right depends on the care the person needs.
Nursing respite at Farway Grange Nursing
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.
Weekly fees correct from 10 November 2026. Rooms are priced individually by size, location and whether they have an en-suite.
How a short stay works
Clear dates, a clear fee, agreed in writing
- Minimum stay of 7 nights, unless we agree a shorter stay in writing.
- Normally up to 28 nights. A stay can be extended in writing, or become a permanent placement under new terms.
- The weekly rate is confirmed in the Admission Schedule before you book.
- The fee for the booked period is paid in advance, before admission, unless we agree otherwise in writing.
- No security deposit or joining fee.
Cancellation, early departure and the full respite terms are set out on our fees page.
Your questions
Questions families ask about respite
Can we arrange a short stay?
Yes. Respite stays are available at both homes, usually from 7 nights up to 28 nights, for the dates set out in writing before you book.
What does residential respite at The Alexandra cost?
Respite stays at The Alexandra are from 7 nights, normally up to 28 nights, at the residential weekly fee: from £1,325 per week. The dates and fee are set out in writing before you book.
What does nursing respite cost?
Nursing-site respite stays are from 7 nights, normally up to 28 nights, from £1,592.68 per week (gross of NHS Funded Nursing Care; FNC deducted if eligible). The dates and fee are set out in writing before you book.
Can a short stay become permanent?
Yes. A respite stay can be extended in writing as a further short period, or become a permanent placement under new terms.