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Care Homes / Nursing Homes with an Outstanding CQC Rating in Dorset

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 - Browse 12 Dorset Care Homes / Nursing Homes with an Outstanding CQC Rating

Avg. Review Score 9.5 Total 769 Reviews

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Queensmount Care Home
18 Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9DA 
9.8 191 reviews
Queensmount Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Just celebrated my Mums 101st Birthday at Queensmount. The staff are all so kind and once again went out of their way to make mums day…"   Read all 191 reviews
  • from £1,470 / week
  • 49 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Recently rated Outstanding (August 2022) for a second time in a row and one of a handful of homes to be rated Outstanding in all areas across England, Queensmount offers a range of short and long ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Canford Chase
40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6EU 
9.8 93 reviews
Canford Chase, Poole, Dorset
"Canford Chase have provided an outstanding customer experience for my cousin who needed respite support following a hip replacement. From…"   Read all 93 reviews
  • from £1,472 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Canford Chase is situated in the select area of Branksome Park and is within easy reach of the award-winning beaches of Poole and Bournemouth. Set in a secluded peaceful garden, it offers five-star ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG 
9.8 85 reviews
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"The Abbey View experience has been outstanding on all fronts. The facilities, the standard of care and the food have all been of the…"   Read all 85 reviews
  • from £1,376 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Abbey View is ideally located in the historic English country town of Sherborne and is only a few minutes walk from the abbey, the old town and its amenities. Abbey View offers tasteful comfort in a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
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
Amberwood House
418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AX 
9.7 70 reviews
Amberwood House, Ferndown, Dorset
"A very pleasant stay recovering from a knee operation. All staff very willing and kind. Lovely atmosphere everyone treated as an…"   Read all 70 reviews
  • from £1,452 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Amberwood House is a beautiful home in Ferndown. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts sessions. There is the opportunity for gentle ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing 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
Burwood Nursing Home
100 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AL 
8.8 34 reviews
Burwood Nursing Home, Broadstone, Dorset
"1. The respite stay was very useful to me as my pain level was poor until I saw my GP. - Medication was increased and monitored. The…"   Read all 34 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 58 Rooms

Burwood Nursing Home is a family-run and independent service, that takes pride in a personal approach to care, striving for solutions that suit the circumstances of each resident from a team of staff ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Nazareth Lodge
Penny Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DE 
9.5 48 reviews
Nazareth Lodge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
"My mother moved into Nazareth Lodge in February, has settled in extremely well, and is happy. She has made new friends, and reconnected…"   Read all 48 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Nazareth Lodge Ltd

Nazareth Lodge has been serving the local community for over 25 years. Nazareth Lodge offers permanent residency, respite breaks and can also offer palliative care. The team offers a happy, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Aucklands Care
2 Ken Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3ET 
2 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 10 Rooms
Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Harbour House
George Street, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EY 
  • from £749 / week
  • 35 Rooms
Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care