SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Cherry Tree Lodge is in the Good tier ?, with 102 other homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
96% of rated homes here are Good or Outstanding (England: 82%).
Run by Mr John William Watts & Mrs Audrey Martha Watts & Mr Simon John Watts, Cherry Tree Lodge is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 20 registered beds. CQC registers it to look after older people.
Of the 6 closest rated homes, none is rated above it. Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in October 2025. 94% of homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole also score 5. Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 96% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, against 82% for England.
CQC rated it Good overall and in all five key questions in October 2018. Before that, in October 2017, it was rated Requires improvement. CQC hasn't re-rated the home for over 5 years, like 14% of homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Here is how rating age varies by council.
