Care Homes / Nursing Homes with a 2025 carehome.co.uk Award in Dorset
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17 Mornish Road, Poole, Poole BH13 7BY
"I live at Branksome Park Care Centre and the home is really good. I would say it's excellent really. No complaints.…" Read all 38 reviews
Located in Poole, Branksome Park Care Centre is a specialised facility that focuses on helping people with neurological conditions like spinal injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and motor neurone disease. They also provide… Read more about Branksome Park Care Centre
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- Younger Adults
- Physical Disability
- Palliative Care
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Acquired Brain Injury
- 59 Rooms from £1,650 / week
1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY
"Mum had been in Upton Bay for around three years and i could not have asked for a better place for her to be. the staff are all fabulous…" Read all 93 reviews
Upton Bay is a premier destination offering both residential respite stays and specialised dementia care through its unique memory lane community. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Dorset, Upton Bay provides a luxurious and welcoming environment… Read more about Barchester Upton Bay Care Home
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Palliative Care
- 68 Rooms from £1,624 / week
Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX
"The staff are always very friendly & attentive and can never do enough for you. They are all very empathetic with residents…" Read all 45 reviews
Dedicated staff members at Trinity Manor provide high-quality residential care for older people who would benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment. Trinity Manor has a dedicated Memory Lane community that specialises… Read more about Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Physical Disability
- Palliative Care
- 64 Rooms from £1,624 / week
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ
"My mum was cared for by the wonderful team at Aranlaw from September last year until her death at the beginning of this month. She…" Read all 39 reviews
Welcome to Aranlaw House, the distinguished care home nestled in the heart of Bournemouth & Poole, renowned for its expertise in mental health and dementia care. They take immense pride in their 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)… Read more about Aranlaw House Care Home
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health
- Detention under Mental Health Act
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- 47 Rooms from £1,600 / week
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
"My mum was only at Newstone House for four months but in that time the care she received there was absolutely outstanding. All the staff…" Read all 105 reviews
Newstone House is located in the ancient market town of Sturminster Newton and comprises of six house groups over three floors. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts sessions. There is the… Read more about Newstone House
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- Palliative Care
- 62 Rooms from £1,377 / week
1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT
"I came here straight from Poole Hospital, at a moments notice and the efficiency of the 'management' on duty made it possible for me to be…" Read all 14 reviews
Welcome to Marjorie House – a Care South home for residential care. Marjorie House provides outstanding care within a fabulous environment and stunning views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. Purpose-built in the style of Art Deco to complement… Read more about Marjorie House
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Physical Disability
- Palliative Care
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Acquired Brain Injury
- 50 Rooms
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ
"The staff are wonderful caring and compassionate. Lots of varied activities that everyone is encouraged to take part in and you can see…" Read all 64 reviews
Seabourne House Care Home underwent a thorough inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and was awarded an 'Outstanding' rating in January 2018, placing it among the top 2 per cent of care homes in the UK. Following this commendation, Seabourne… Read more about Seabourne House Care Home
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Palliative Care
- Acquired Brain Injury
- 48 Rooms from £1,300 / week
300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL
"I have enjoyed being at Barchester Parley Place Care Home. All the staff are friendly and work to the best standards. I also enjoyed…" Read all 30 reviews
Parley Place Care Home has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to older people, including those individuals living with dementia. The home's specialist Memory Lane Community utilises a careful blend of skills and techniques… Read more about Barchester Parley Place Care Home
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- 68 Rooms from £1,600 / week
179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ
"Mum moved into Hyacinth House in January 2025 at the age of 95, when her health was failing & she needed more support. Hyacinth House…" Read all 31 reviews
Hyacinth House Care Home in Stapehill, Wimborne offers residential and respite care that is tailored to the needs of the individual. The care home offers a warm and friendly environment with staff that are experienced and compassionate. When you… Read more about Barchester Hyacinth House
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Palliative Care
- 32 Rooms from £1,400 / week
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA
"I'm really impressed with Regency. The home is clean and smells lovely. The food is great and the care team is kind.…" Read all 83 reviews
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 towns of Poole and Bournemouth. The esteemed care home… Read more about Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
- Care Provided
- Long Term/Permanent
- Short Term/Respite
- Older Person Care
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health
- Acquired Brain Injury
- 69 Rooms from £1,300 / week
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