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Avg. Review Score 9.4 Total 6,935 Reviews

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Ferndown Manor
110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown BH22 8DA 
9.8 168 reviews
Ferndown Manor, Ferndown, Dorset
"Thank you for the opportunity to report how I feel about Ferndown Manor. I have just come home after a respite for two weeks. I have…"   Read all 168 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,690 / 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
Aranlaw House Care Home
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ 
9.8 44 reviews
Aranlaw House Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"Aranlaw is an absolutely fantastic care home .The staff are genuinely caring and show love to my husband. They are very supportive to me.…"   Read all 44 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £2,000 / week
  • 47 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health 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
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,613 / 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
Barchester Moors Manor Care Home
243 Ringwood Road, St Leonards/St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DW 
9.7 47 reviews
Barchester Moors Manor Care Home, Ringwood, Dorset
"My Auntie is into her third year at Moors Manor Care Home. Her family here in Dorset are very pleased and happy that she is being very well…"   Read all 47 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,736 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Highcliffe Nursing Home
5 Stuart Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JS 
9.7 96 reviews
Highcliffe Nursing Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"We are lucky to have such an excellent, kind and approachable manager, and also countless other dedicated, freindly and efficient staff…"   Read all 96 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,300 / 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
Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 
9.7 56 reviews
Signature House, Dorchester, Dorset
"My mother was a resident of Signature House Care Home from late 2024 until her passing in early 2026. My brother and I performed a detailed…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care 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
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Windsor Court Care Home
34 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth BH2 6NJ 
9.7 56 reviews
Windsor Court Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"I came to visit a resident. I was welcomed by a member of staff and he escorted me to a room where my friend was involved in a memory…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,300 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Beritaz Care

Set in beautiful gardens, Windsor Court is a warm and friendly residential care home, delivering high-quality permanent care and respite care. The home takes a compassionate and understanding ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Homefield Grange Care Home
Salisbury Road, Christchurch BH23 7AR 
9.7 71 reviews
Homefield Grange Care Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"My Dad has been in Homefield Grange for almost 6 months now and is very settled. The level of care is excellent and we are so grateful for…"   Read all 71 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,849 / 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 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
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,350 / 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
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,693 / 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

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Wickmeads
Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 4LG 
9.7 75 reviews
Wickmeads, Bournemouth, Dorset
"I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff at Wickmeads. Each resident is cared for in such a way that all their needs, personal to them…"   Read all 75 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,800 / week
  • 50 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Wickmeads is a charming, purpose-built residential and dementia care home, located close to the picturesque River Stour in Tuckton, Southbourne. The home offers a pleasant and peaceful setting, a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ 
9.7 42 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 42 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
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
  • Dementia Residential Care 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 Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE 
9.7 136 reviews
The Links Care Home, Broadstone, Dorset
"My friend is happy in The Links. Staff are amazing - food is great. Range of activities is wonderful.…"   Read all 136 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,440 / 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
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
  • Dementia Residential Care 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
Pine Martin Grange Care Home
Sandford Road, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7AJ 
9.5 69 reviews
Pine Martin Grange Care Home, Wareham, Dorset
"Pine Martin Grange has a very friendly and caring feel from the moment you step through the door. Mum is made to feel loved by all who come…"   Read all 69 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care 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
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
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,150 / 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
Drumconner Home Bournemouth
20 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR 
9.5 35 reviews
Drumconner Home Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset
"The family are so happy that our Mother is being looked after by the brilliant staff at Drumconner. We know that she is in the best place…"   Read all 35 reviews
  • 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
Fairfield House Residential Care Home
Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3HH 
9.5 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
  • Dementia Residential Care 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
Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home
5-7 Westminster Road East, Branksome, Poole BH13 6JF 
9.5 66 reviews
Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"2 week respite care for my dad at Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home. Amazing staff, caring and professional. Nice comfortable surroundings,…"   Read all 66 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,200 / 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
Branksome Park Care Centre
17 Mornish Road, Poole, Poole BH13 7BY 
9.4 40 reviews
Branksome Park Care Centre, Poole, Dorset
"The staff are genuinely kind, attentive, and treat residents with real dignity and respect. The environment is always clean, welcoming and…"   Read all 40 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,600 / week
  • 59 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult 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 32 reviews
Danmor Lodge Ltd, Weymouth, Dorset
"I am writing this review as I would like to give a huge thank you to all the members of staff for looking after my Mother-in-law and me in…"   Read all 32 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,100 / 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
Castle Farm Care Home
Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6BZ 
9.4 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
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,300 / week
  • 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
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Blandford Grange Care Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE 
9.4 81 reviews
Blandford Grange Care Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"Visited my great aunt for the first time since she moved in and I can't believe the difference in her, this home has done wonders. She has…"   Read all 81 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,590 / 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
Gainsborough Care Home
53 Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 1LQ 
9.3 56 reviews
Gainsborough Care Home, Swanage, Dorset
"Dad has been with Gainsborough for approximately 6 years now, mum was with them until she passed in 2022. Since then dad has been cared…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,200 / 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
  • Dementia Residential Care 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
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,500 / 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 70 reviews
Fairmile Grange, Christchurch, Dorset
"It is difficult to describe how brilliant Fairmile is. All staff are caring and approachable. The facilities are amazing. It is difficult…"   Read all 70 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care 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
Fairlawn
St Mary's Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB 
9.9 73 reviews
Fairlawn, Ferndown, Dorset
"Mum was moved to Fairlawn in March 26. She has settled very well, the room is clean, and she has room there to bring her things from home…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,675 / 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
Maiden Castle House
12/14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester DT1 2NJ 
9.9 72 reviews
Maiden Castle House, Dorchester, Dorset
"Absolutely faultless. Both my parents were admitted over Christmas. My mother for short term respite and my father longer term. The care…"   Read all 72 reviews
  • Dementia Residential Care from £1,675 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Maiden Castle House is a welcoming, purpose-built residential and dementia care home in the heart of Dorset's county town. The home's experienced and well-trained team provides compassion care for ... Read more

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