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Browse 68 Dorset Learning Disability / Autism Care Homes / Nursing Homes

Avg. Review Score 8.9
Total 616 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,336 per week

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Selwood House Care Home

Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN

9.825 Reviews

13 2

"I come into Selwood House twice a week as i do companionship care with one of the residents, I am impressed with all the care staff they..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 85 rooms

Group/Owner Country Court

Designed to be a real home-from-home for residents, Selwood House provides a luxury lifestyle, enabling people to continue living life the way they choose, with the added benefit of having company and... Read more

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Dementia Residential Care
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Signature House

2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR

9.860 Reviews

33 3

"As I live in florida, this has been my second visit to Signature House to see my Mother, who has been a resident for over 2 years now. Both..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 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 Amica... Read more

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Aranlaw House Care Home

26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ

9.847 Reviews

16 1

"The stuff here are absolutely wonderful. The house is always clean and full of life. My uncle is so happy here, he feels listened to and..."Read all 47 reviews

from £2,000 / weekSize 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 'outstanding'... Read more

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Windsor Court Care Home

34 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth BH2 6NJ

9.757 Reviews

57 3

"My mother has been a resident for 8 and a half years. You have been absolutely fantastic. Thank you. We have been welcomed with open arms..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Beritaz Care

Windsor Court Care Home is a warm and friendly residential care home, delivering high-quality permanent care and respite care. The home takes a compassionate and understanding approach to the personal... Read more

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Casterbridge Manor

Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7AL

9.328 Reviews

"Mother is always clean + tidy. She has had problems with eating and drinking but that seems to be sorted out now. She seems more alert..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Pebblestones Ltd

Casterbridge Manor is set in the picturesque village of Cerne Abbas near Dorchester. The home offers the highest standard in residential, nursing and specialist dementia care, in a warm, safe and friendly... Read more

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Fairfield House

41 Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4AJ

9.759 Reviews

"Before mum moved to Fairfield House in Chickerell, Weymouth, we were invited to have a look around to see if it was the right place for..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 37 rooms

Fairfield House is a registered care home with nursing, and provides high-quality care for people who experience cognitive difficulties or who have mental health problems. Based in a quiet village... Read more

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Oakdene Care Home

Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne Minster BH21 6RB

8.367 Reviews

"My husband has been a resident since 27 March 2025. He suffers from Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's together with Peripheral neuropathy..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 71 rooms

Oakdene is a privately owned and run residential and nursing home based in Three Legged Cross. The home provides high-quality care 24 hours a day to all of its residents, with excellent facilities... Read more

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Chestnuts Residential Care Home, Weymouth

93B, Wyke Road, Weymouth DT4 9QS

9.220 Reviews

21 1

"From the moment you walk in, the environment feels warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully maintained, creating a true sense of comfort and..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,050 / weekSize 13 rooms

Set in beautiful Dorset near the Weymouth sea, Chestnuts Residential Care Home is home away from home, a truly caring home for older people who no longer feel able, or have the desire, to live on their... Read more

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Evergreens Lodge

Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3QZ

9.223 Reviews

16 1

"Mum came to the Evergreens Lodge in December 2024. I cannot speak highly enough of the care given to mum, from management to the care team...."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 39 rooms

Group/Owner Nazareth Lodge Ltd

Evergreens Lodge in Sherborne provides care for up to 35 residents who benefit from charmingly decorated, light and airy rooms, most of which are en-suite. Ground floor rooms have garden access. The... Read more

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Garden House

Priestlands, Sherborne DT9 4HN

9.128 Reviews

12 1

"The Garden House provided us with a safe place for my father during a crisis period with our parents. We were all treated with respect and..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 14 rooms

Garden House is an award winning home and is situated a short walk from the centre of Sherborne, a beautiful and historic town, local amenities and Doctors surgeries are just a short walk away. Residents... Read more

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Streets Meadow

Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS

8.817 Reviews

"My mum has been at Streets Meadow for over 3 years now and I cannot fault the home. The staff all work so hard caring for all the..."Read all 17 reviews

from £1,716 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Care Dorset Ltd

Streets Meadow offers 60 well-appointed bedrooms, each complete with private en-suite facilities for added comfort and independence. A number of rooms also enjoy pleasant views across the beautifully... Read more