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  • Avg. Review Score 9.8
  • Total 7,562 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,436 per week
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Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
"Mum was at Newstone House for 3 1/2 years, coming initially for respite care. We were all so very impressed with her care there that we..."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,433 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set in the historic market town of Sturminster Newton, Newstone House brings together residential, nursing and dementia care within a home designed to adapt to people's changing needs. Thoughtfully arranged... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Bourne View
Bourne View, Langside Avenue, Poole BH12 5BN
"Booked two weeks respite care after total knee replacement - best idea I've ever had - I live on my own although I have a wonderful partner..."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,588 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set beside the natural surroundings of Talbot Heath, Bourne View brings together contemporary design, attentive hospitality and expert residential and nursing care in a home unlike any other. Light-filled... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR
"My friend has been staying in this care home for over 18 months. Ruth is so happy to be at Westbourne Towers (WT) and adores everything..."Read all 302 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 114 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Westbourne Tower, a premium provider of dementia care, nursing care and residential care, is ideally situated within easy access to the centre of Bournemouth. Rooms are available for respite stays... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Brook View
Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0LQ
"We were so impressed with the level of care given to our Dad during his respite/end of life care at Brook View, West Moors. There was a..."Read all 133 reviews

from £1,449 / weekSize 56 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Tucked away in the peaceful village of West Moors, Brook View offers a quieter pace of life while remaining close to local shops, amenities and the wider Dorset community. For more than 30 years, the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Castle View
Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH
"From arrival very welcoming, professional & helpful... to a person... and although Hazel passed away (29/6/26) after only 2 weeks she was..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,369 / weekSize 57 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Built within Poundbury, Castle View reflects the character of one of Dorset’s thoughtfully designed communities. Spacious, light-filled and architecturally striking, the home offers residential and nursing... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Marjorie House
1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT
"Marjorie House has been wonderful for my mother, who has lived there since October 2024. She has been cared for with kindness,..."Read all 28 reviews

Size 50 rooms

Group/Owner Care South

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Heathland House
405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown BH22 9LZ
"The management and staff are extremely caring, friendly and professional. The whole place has a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk in...."Read all 44 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 73 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Heathland House in Ferndown, Dorset, is a luxury care home offering exceptional residential, dementia and respite care within elegant surroundings. As part of Cinnamon Care Collection, recognised by carehome.co.uk... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home
Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX
"I have just had my 100th birthday and I had a marvellous lunch in a small private room. It was just the right place for my family and we..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Fernhill
122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW
"Before coming to Fernhill my Mother was a frail frightened old lady with dementia. When she moved into Fernhill all the staff have been..."Read all 111 reviews

from £1,792 / weekSize 58 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, Fernhill offers specialist care within an environment thoughtfully planned to help residents navigate daily life with greater ease while encouraging... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Upton Bay Care Home
1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY
"Staying here for 1 week respite after operation I found it helped me get on my feet. Everyone was so kind and helpful which made my stay so..."Read all 115 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Avon Cliff
50/52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PE
"My father who is 97 has been resident at Avon Cliff since May 2026, requiring nursing care. The care and support given to him during his..."Read all 122 reviews

from £1,386 / weekSize 52 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

For almost 30 years, Avon Cliff has been a trusted part of the Bournemouth community, offering care in surroundings that feel welcoming, established and reassuring. Close to the town’s amenities and coastline,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ
"Positive. from first introductions Manager, care staff, nursing staff, cleaning staff. All treated with respect by manager. :: a strong..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,280 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

In the heart of the historic town of Blandford Forum, Whitecliffe House offers residential and nursing care in surroundings that feel welcoming, contemporary and closely connected to the local community.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
The Aldbury
672/674 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4NA
"The staff could not have done more for my wife, for me, and for my daughters, they were so kind, professional, and understanding. During..."Read all 111 reviews

from £1,796 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

The Aldbury is a dedicated dementia care home where warmth, creativity and specialist support come together to create a vibrant place to live. Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Hyacinth House
179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ
"As always it is a pleasure to visit one if your residents at Hyacinth House. It really does feel like visiting a large home. The staff are..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,585 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Branksome Heights Nursing Home
44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA
"We are delighted with the care that my brother is receiving at Branksome Heights. There is a lovely atmosphere at the Home and everyone is..."Read all 134 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Branksome Heights Nursing Home is a Nursing and Residential home for people who demand the finest environment for quality care in the Bournemouth and Dorset areas. Architects have come up with a design... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG
"My father, Ken, will be 100 years old in December and Emma and Elena helped us to plan a family celebration that we will hold in Abbey..."Read all 99 reviews

from £1,376 / weekSize 52 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

For almost 30 years, Abbey View has provided residential and nursing care in the historic Dorset town of Sherborne. Just a short walk from the town's abbey, shops and cafés, the home enjoys a setting... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Amberwood House
418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AX
"During my stay I was made to feel very welcome & looked after very well. The staff were helpful & friendly. Food was excellent & my clothes..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,452 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Located close to Ferndown Golf Club, Amberwood House offers residential and nursing care in bright, peaceful surroundings with strong connections to the local community. For more than 20 years, the home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Avon Reach
Farm Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 4AH
"Nan has been at Avon Reach for 8 weeks, the staff are friendly, proffessional and supportive. We have been really impressed that everyone..."Read all 126 reviews

from £1,432 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Rated Outstanding by the CQC (October 2026), Avon Reach offers residential and nursing care in a welcoming environment shaped by more than 30 years of connection with the Mudeford community. The home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Verwood House Care Home
42 Ringwood Road, Verwood BH31 7AH
"A beautiful home, my mum is settled and well looked after at Verwood house. Staff are very friendly and they even offer holistic treatments..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 42 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Situated in the picturesque town of Verwood, on the edge of the New Forest, Verwood House is an award-winning care home within a stunning environment offering residential, dementia and nursing care, as... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Parley Place Care Home
300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL
"Parley Place newly, purpose built care home with good facilities and the interior is tastefully and smartly decorated. The en-suite rooms..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,695 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA
"The Regency manor home, is a very caring place for my Mother, they take care of her needs and comforts her, when she is struggling with her..."Read all 99 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

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... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection
42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS
"Southbourne Beach Care Home is a wonderful place. It has been amazing for my mother. Tons of activities, lovely staff, great food, lots of..."Read all 181 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 104 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Southbourne Beach is located a short walk from the sea front and its excellent beaches, perfect for a refreshing walk or for some fresh sea air. The home attracts residents and their families from all... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barchester Kings Park Care Home
14 Church Road, Ferndown BH22 9EU
"I only have excellent praise for the staff and Carers at Kings Park. I am made so welcome when visiting my sister. I cannot fault anything..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

This beautiful purpose-built home provides high-quality residential care to older people, including those living with dementia. The 24-hour care is provided in a warm, welcoming environment, with delicious... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Magna
Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne Minster BH21 3BQ
"I am very happy with the care my Mother has received at Magna. She has settled in well and they look after her well...."Read all 173 reviews

from £1,595 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Magna Care Centre is an attractive Mediterranean style building located within a beautiful conservation area. It offers the highest levels of specialist nursing, dementia and residential care including... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Upton Manor Care Home
1 Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NJ
"I knew within half an hour of visiting the home that it was the right place for my Father to move to, initially for respite but now..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 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 award-winning... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Lilliput House Care Home
299 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8LH
"Mum goes to Lilliput House for respite and day care. We are extremely grateful for all of the kindness and support of the awesome staff...."Read all 61 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 54 rooms

Lilliput House is a spacious detached house situated in the much sought-after location of Lilliput Village, Poole, Dorset. Its enviable position offers panoramic views of the harbour from many of the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Moors Manor Care Home
243 Ringwood Road, St Leonards/St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DW
"I have been visiting at least every 2 months since she became a resident at Moors Manor and am so pleased to see her in such a lovely..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Moors Manor Care Home has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential and nursing care to older people, including those individuals living with dementia. The home's specialist Memory... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Park Manor Care Home
8 St Aldhelm's Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6BS
"Wow what a fantastic care home. I was here for two weeks in may, for respite. I can honestly say i have never stayed in a better home the..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 45 rooms

Group/Owner Manor Life

Park Manor Care Home aims to provide the residents with a secure, relaxed and homely environment in which their care, well being and comfort are of prime importance. Nurses, Carers, and ancillary workers... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
The Malthouse Residential Home
Bay Road, Gillingham SP8 4EW
"Kind, patient, gentle and full of laughter I can not recommend The Malthouse enough. My grandmother joined 3 months ago, a tricky customer..."Read all 125 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 34 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Set in a beautifully restored building with landscaped gardens and a private courtyard, The Malthouse is located within walking distance of Gillingham’s quaint town centre. Offering residential, respite,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Alexandra House
88a Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9EW
"Visiting Alexandra House, we are always meet with friendly staff and are made to feel very welcome. The house its self is very clean and..."Read all 116 reviews

Size 58 rooms

Group/Owner Care South

In the heart of Parkstone, Poole, Alexandra House is a safe and comfortable residential and dementia care home. This newly rebuilt home offers a pleasant and peaceful setting and a home-from-home atmosphere. Alexandra... Read more

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