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Avg. Review Score 9.2 Total 6,728 Reviews

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Fernhill
122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW 
9.8 101 reviews
Fernhill, Ferndown, Dorset
"My relative entered Fernhill in November 2025 and we were so pleased we chose this wonderful care home.. From the day of arrival, he was…"   Read all 101 reviews
  • from £1,792 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Experience the warmth and care of these friendly, relaxing care homes whilst making new friends. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Anning House
Cross Road, Weymouth DT4 9QX 
9.8 83 reviews
Anning House, Weymouth, Dorset
"From the initial care needs assessment provided, which was very comprehensive and thoughtful, there has never been any hesitation to supply…"   Read all 83 reviews
  • from £1,518 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Anning House is a luxury care home in the seaside town of Weymouth. The dedicated care team provide quality nursing, dementia and residential care on a permanent and respite basis. they also offer ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ 
9.7 41 reviews
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home, Dorchester, Dorset
"When my husband first came to Somerleigh I was concerned he might find the change of lifestyle difficult. He had been used to an outdoor…"   Read all 41 reviews
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Welford Healthcare

Somerleigh Court is an award-winning nursing home in the heart of Dorchester. The team provides long-term nursing care (including dementia-friendly care), plus convalescence, post-operative care, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Upton Manor Care Home
1 Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NJ 
9.7 56 reviews
Upton Manor Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"Mum called Upton Manor her home during the final months of her life, moving in there at short notice following a hospital stay. All the…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 67 Rooms
Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (August 2021), Upton Manor is a stunning luxury care home offering an exceptional level of care in spectacular surroundings. Part of the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA 
9.7 89 reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"This is a review for the care given to my mother Hazel. She is new to Regency Manor but since being in Regency Manor her dementia symptoms…"   Read all 89 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 69 Rooms
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

Regency Manor presents itself as a contemporary and luxurious care home situated in the tranquil residential neighbourhood of Lower Parkstone, conveniently positioned between the charming coastal ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Ferndown Manor
110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown BH22 8DA 
9.7 161 reviews
Ferndown Manor, Ferndown, Dorset
"I fractured my left hip and had to have a total hip replacement. As I live on my own in a 3 bedroom house, I was unable after leaving…"   Read all 161 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Ferndown Manor is a purpose-built care home, offering permanent and respite residential, nursing and dementia care in luxurious surroundings. Located in Dorset, each of the home’s bedrooms are ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Muscliff Nursing Home
5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE 
9.7 57 reviews
Muscliff Nursing Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"During the last 4 year period from 2011 to 2025 it has been my pleasure and experience to relate with confidence to the specialised nursing…"   Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 41 Rooms
Group/Owner Birchstone Care

Muscliff Nursing Home has been purpose-built to achieve a homely living environment for older people with care needs. Together with professional healthcare, the Muscliff Team looks to provide ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Lindsay Care Home
47A Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6AP 
9.7 137 reviews
The Lindsay Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"Mention the word 'care home' can have a very daunting thought, however, I visited The Lindsay Care Home, unannounced and quite nervous,…"   Read all 137 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

The Lindsay is a care home offering nursing, residential, dementia and palliative care. Short stays and day care are offered to help both carers and their elderly loved ones at times when they ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Zetland Court
106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HU 
9.7 95 reviews
Zetland Court, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Mother was at Zetland Court for some 3 years, a lovely old building in delightful grounds with farthest part looking through a chine to the…"   Read all 95 reviews
  • from £1,342 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)

Built in the 1840s, this magnificent house was redesigned and refurbished in the early 1980s. It is situated in its own grounds, a short walk from the beach in a peaceful area of Westbourne, near ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Highcliffe Nursing Home
5 Stuart Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JS 
9.7 93 reviews
Highcliffe Nursing Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"We have been coming to this home for some years. It is a lovely place. We could not fault it in any way. Well done.…"   Read all 93 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Highcliffe Nursing Home specialises in nursing and dementia care from a fabulous location that makes for a popular seaside retreat for up to 62 individuals. All care plans are person-centred and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Laurels & Pine Lodge
33/37 Foxholes Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3NA 
9.7 105 reviews
The Laurels & Pine Lodge, Poole, Dorset
"My sister and I have always experienced very good service from the staff. The home is very clean and welcoming. We feel our aunt is very…"   Read all 105 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Hartford Care Group Ltd

The Laurels and Pine Lodge in Poole is a delightful character residence with a cosy, homely atmosphere. Originally known in the local area as ‘Stone Farm’, the cottages have been respectfully ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE 
9.7 136 reviews
The Links Care Home, Broadstone, Dorset
"The Links manager and staff have always been friendly, helpful and professional from the first visit, through wife's death and settling…"   Read all 136 reviews
  • from £1,375 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

This care home is proud to be able to display an Outstanding CQC rating (November 2023). The Links is in the lovely village setting of Broadstone, close to local amenities and within easy reach of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Homefield Grange Care Home
Salisbury Road, Christchurch BH23 7AR 
9.7 68 reviews
Homefield Grange Care Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"Mum came to Homefield Grange from Poole hospital, I had support from the outset from the client liaison staff, nursing staff and carers.…"   Read all 68 reviews
  • from £1,676 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Caring Homes Group

Homefield Grange Care Home is situated in the picturesque village of Winkton, Christchurch, on the site of a former school, providing quality residential, nursing and dementia care for 64 residents ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory, High Street, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2LL 
9.7 39 reviews
The Old Rectory, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
"The family is fortunate to have discovered The Old Rectory for our elderly mother in the spring of this year. It is a homely care home,…"   Read all 39 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 25 Rooms
Group/Owner Bramley Care

The Old Rectory is a beautiful residential care home that specialises in care for older people. The team offer a caring and welcoming environment that is a true home in every sense of the word, where ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home
Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0TX 
9.7 32 reviews
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"For everyone it is a really big decision and life change, to help a loved one move into a residential care home. We struggled with the…"   Read all 32 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Weymouth Manor Nursing Home in Dorset provides exceptional residential, respite, nursing, and specialist dementia care, tailored to meet the diverse healthcare needs of its residents. Nestled in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 
9.6 52 reviews
Signature House, Dorchester, Dorset
"I visit my Aunt regularly and always find ALL the staff caring and helpful in every way. They go the extra mile to ensure my Aunt's needs…"   Read all 52 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Amica Care

Signature House is located in the heart of Dorchester and provides nursing care for residents who have physical mobility problems and those living with dementia. Signature House forms part of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Fairfield House Residential Care Home
Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3HH 
9.6 40 reviews
Fairfield House Residential Care Home, Lyme Regis, Dorset
"During our visit on 6th October to visit my sister Nicola, my partner and I were very pleased with the location of the home, the condition…"   Read all 40 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 36 Rooms
Group/Owner Safequarter Private Care Homes

Fairfield House is situated on a hillside overlooking Lyme Bay and Lyme Regis. The home is tastefully decorated and furnished throughout and offers several lounges, dining areas and conservatories to ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bosworth
6 Southdown Avenue, Preston, Weymouth DT3 6HR 
9.5 21 reviews
Bosworth, Weymouth, Dorset
"Mum spent the last fifteen months of her life in the Bosworth Care Home. This is a real home which is spotlessly clean, comfortable,…"   Read all 21 reviews
  • from £1,050 / week
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Bosworth Care home in Weymouth, provides respectful care and accommodation for elderly people who need support and care. The house has uninterrupted panoramic views across Lodmoor Country ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Castle Farm Care Home
Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6BZ 
9.5 29 reviews
Castle Farm Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"My mother came to Castle Farm Care Home in July 2025 after a diagnosis of dementia and alzheimers. She was immediately made to feel welcome…"   Read all 29 reviews
  • 22 Rooms
Group/Owner Royal Bay Care Homes

Castle Farm Care Home, near Poole, is in a charming and traditional home setting that has been lovingly developed and renovated to provide professional care. All care delivery is bespoke, suiting ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home
5-7 Westminster Road East, Branksome, Poole BH13 6JF 
9.5 65 reviews
Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"I am very happy with the care that my mum has received. The physical environment, lounge, dining area and room are very pleasing. It has a…"   Read all 65 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home in Poole provides affordable high-quality residential, nursing, dementia, respite, end-of-life and palliative care for older people. CQC has given Chalgrove a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Blandford Grange Care Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE 
9.4 75 reviews
Blandford Grange Care Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"All staff are very welcoming. Always keep me uptodate with my fathers condition. Careplan is regularly reviewed. I visit most days and I am…"   Read all 75 reviews
  • from £1,588 / week
  • 63 Rooms
Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

At Blandford Grange, care is about more than just meeting needs—it’s about creating a home where residents feel valued, supported, and safe. Located in the charming Georgian town of Blandford Forum, ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Pine Martin Grange Care Home
Sandford Road, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7AJ 
9.4 68 reviews
Pine Martin Grange Care Home, Wareham, Dorset
"Good for 21 months my only complaint is one medic who is like a bull in a china shop. I am happy here.…"   Read all 68 reviews
  • from £1,937 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Dormy Care Communities

Pine Martin Grange Care Home in Wareham, operated by Dormy Care and winner of the Pinders Award for Best New Care Home (2018), offers homely comfort within a truly luxurious setting, alongside ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Danmor Lodge Ltd
14 Alexandra Road, Weymouth DT4 7QH 
9.4 31 reviews
Danmor Lodge Ltd, Weymouth, Dorset
"My cousin has been a resident here for 2 years and the care cannot be faulted. She has a very comfortable, clean en-suite room and communal…"   Read all 31 reviews
  • from £1,000 / week
  • 25 Rooms

Danmor Lodge is a residential home located near the scenic Weymouth Bay; a family home that has built up a strong community reputation. The home incorporates some of the latest care technology, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Drumconner Home Bournemouth
20 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR 
9.3 33 reviews
Drumconner Home Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset
"We are so happy that our step-mother is being cared for at Drumconner. She considers it her home & the staff are making her time there as…"   Read all 33 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 37 Rooms
Group/Owner Drumconner Ltd

Drumconner Care Home (with Nursing) is an attractive period house, set in prize-winning gardens within walking distance of Westbourne and the sea. There are 10 brand new luxurious bedrooms, with ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Gainsborough Care Home
53 Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 1LQ 
9.3 56 reviews
Gainsborough Care Home, Swanage, Dorset
"After a very long spell in hospital my father's dementia was extreme and made him difficult to manage. He was discharged into the care of…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Gainsborough Care Home offers a home for life in Swanage, providing affordable residential, respite and dementia care. Gainsborough is set in a picturesque Purbeck seaside town, just a stone’s throw ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Friary House
26 Carlton Road North, Weymouth DT4 7PY 
9.2 23 reviews
Friary House, Weymouth, Dorset
"My 95 year old Mum was in need of respite care following a period of time in hospital. The team were very understanding of her needs for…"   Read all 23 reviews
  • from £995 / week
  • 16 Rooms
Group/Owner Friary Care Ltd

Friary Care Home in Weymouth provides person-centred care to older people in a warm and friendly environment. Rooms are comfortable and can be personalised for individual residents, who are ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Mile Oak Rest Home
2 The Acorns, Wimborne Minster BH21 2EU 
9.2 20 reviews
Mile Oak Rest Home, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"Since coming here from living at home, I feel very well supported. Although I am older, I still feel young, and the carers certainly make…"   Read all 20 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 20 Rooms
Group/Owner Hillview Care Ltd

Mile Oak Rest Home is based Wimborne Minster and has provided people with care and support in a welcoming and comforting home for over 25 years. The setting is a very homely environment surrounded by ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Fairmile Grange
Royal Close, Christchurch BH23 2FR 
9.0 69 reviews
Fairmile Grange, Christchurch, Dorset
"My father has been living at Fairmile Grange and I cannot speak highly enough of the care & kindness shown by every member of staff. Dad…"   Read all 69 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner Allegra Care

Fairmile Grange is a purpose-built care home in Christchurch, Dorset, offering high-quality residential care, specialised dementia care, nursing care, and respite care. Staff are friendly and ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Millbrook House Residential Care Home
The Hollow, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum DT11 8EY 
8.9 24 reviews
Millbrook House Residential Care Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"Millbrook House is a residential care home second to none. Having visited four or five care homes in the area with a view to my Mother…"   Read all 24 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 33 Rooms
Group/Owner Bramley Care

Located at the foot of Hambledon Hill in the heart of North Dorset, Millbrook House is an elegant, spacious Georgian residence set in two acres of beautiful gardens in the village of Child ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Fairlawn
St Mary's Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB 
9.9 72 reviews
Fairlawn, Ferndown, Dorset
"Fairlawn has been my mother-in-law's home for nearly 2 years. She was adamant she would only go into Fairlawn and was extremely happy and…"   Read all 72 reviews
  • from £1,435 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Fairlawn is a warm and friendly residential and dementia care home in the heart of Ferndown, Dorset, offering compassionate care in a home-from-home atmosphere. Fairlawn has 64 ensuite bedrooms ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care