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 - Browse 62 Dorset Mental Health Care Homes / Nursing Homes

Avg. Review Score 8.7 Total 1,375 Reviews

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Selwood House Care Home
Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN 
9.9 23 reviews
Selwood House Care Home, Dorchester, Dorset
"Janice (the patient) and I (her visiting husband) were so impressed by the quality of care she received. The carers, mainly young men, were…"   Read all 23 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Eagles Mount Care Home
25 Birds Hill Road, Poole BH15 2QJ 
9.8 55 reviews
Eagles Mount Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"I am always apprehensive and unsettled about visiting my mum , concerned on how she will be when I visit , she has been in Eagles Mount for…"   Read all 55 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 72 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Welcome to Eagles Mount, a cherished family-run home located in the heart of Poole, where the team specialises in providing exceptional care for individuals with dementia. The close-knit community is ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Kingsman House Care Home
11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BT 
9.8 106 reviews
Kingsman House Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"As a family member, I honestly couldn't be happier with the care my mum receives at Kingsman House. From the very beginning the team made…"   Read all 106 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Welcome to Kingsman House, a prestigious care home situated in the heart of Bournemouth's vibrant town centre. The facility offers 69 spacious en-suite bedrooms, fully equipped with modern amenities, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health 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
  • 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
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA 
9.7 89 reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"This is a review for the care given to my mother Hazel. She is new to Regency Manor but since being in Regency Manor her dementia symptoms…"   Read all 89 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 
9.7 55 reviews
Signature House, Dorchester, Dorset
"My uncle has been a resident for a short time at Signature House but the difference in him Is AMAZING !!!! My uncle suffered a fractured…"   Read all 55 reviews
  • 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
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health 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
  • 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
Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home
5-7 Westminster Road East, Branksome, Poole BH13 6JF 
9.5 65 reviews
Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"I am very happy with the care that my mum has received. The physical environment, lounge, dining area and room are very pleasing. It has a…"   Read all 65 reviews
  • from £1,100 / 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
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
  • from £1,100 / 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
Casterbridge Manor
Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7AL 
8.9 25 reviews
Casterbridge Manor, Dorchester, Dorset
"Overall I rate Casterbridge Manor as good. However, there are two points that need attention: 1. The friend that IU regularly visit once a…"   Read all 25 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Wimborne Manor
2 Lonsdale Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 2GA 
8.7 4 reviews
Wimborne Manor, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"The transfer to the home was very smooth. Staff very welcoming and very helpful in helping her to settle in.…"   Read all 4 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 67 Rooms
Group/Owner Morar Living

Wimborne Manor is the newest addition to Morar Living. It is a purpose-built care home designed around the people who live here. From the first step inside, the atmosphere feels warm, calm and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Richmondwood
19 Richmond Park Avenue, Queens Park, Bournemouth BH8 9DL 
9.7 44 reviews
Richmondwood, Bournemouth, Dorset
"My Aunt has been very well cared for at The Richmondwood Care home. She has been there for many years. Her room is always warm. She is…"   Read all 44 reviews
  • from £1,340 / week
  • 22 Rooms

Richmondwood is a Bournemouth care home that offers a pleasant and scenic location, where skilled professionals carry out quality elderly care provision while remaining versatile towards residents' ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Fairfield House
41 Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4AJ 
9.6 53 reviews
Fairfield House, Weymouth, Dorset
"I could not have had better care for my brother-in law.All the staff were amazing,helpful & friendly.They obviously care about their…"   Read all 53 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 37 Rooms
Group/Owner Fairfield Care (West Dorset) Ltd

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

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Eastbury House
Long Street, Sherborne, Sherborne DT9 3BZ 
9.6 24 reviews
Eastbury House, Sherborne, Dorset
"We as a family can not recommend Eastbury House highly enough. After months of worry with Mum we now know she is safe and enjoying life.…"   Read all 24 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 23 Rooms

Eastbury House is a privately run residential home for the elderly. It was established in 1974 and is situated in the centre of Sherborne within a few minutes level walk of the shops and the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Blenheim Care Home
17 Dunbar Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7AZ 
9.6 64 reviews
Blenheim Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"My mother in law has recently moved into Blenheim Care Home. The first thing you notice is how warm, friendly and welcoming the staff are,…"   Read all 64 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 31 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Blenheim Care Home, in Dorset, is situated in a scenic wooded area where an experienced care team provide a person-centred service. Blenheim hosts many comfortable communal areas including a large ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Oakdene Care Home
Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne Minster BH21 6RB 
8.4 67 reviews
Oakdene Care Home, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"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 / week
  • 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

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
St Cecilia
29 Nelson Road, Branksome, Poole BH12 1ES 
9.4 44 reviews
St Cecilia, Poole, Dorset
"Everyone working at the home was wonderful. My husband received exceptional palliative care. After a bad experience at the previous care…"   Read all 44 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 15 Rooms

Rated CQC 'Oustanding' in Caring (October 2025). Unlike large corporate facilities, St Cecilia is a warm, family-run home where residents are treated like family, not numbers. Specialising in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Cheriton Care Home
10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2EN 
8.4 38 reviews
Cheriton Care Home, Dorchester, Dorset
"My dad has been here for a few weeks and is really enjoying it, and already been out on a trishaw ride to maiden castle. The staff are all…"   Read all 38 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 71 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Cheriton Care Home is a real home-from-home in the heart of Dorset’s county town of Dorchester. Comprising Badbury House and Maumbury House, offering high-quality, affordable residential, respite, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
St Anne's Court
16A St Anthony's Road, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth BH2 6PD 
8.4 44 reviews
St Anne's Court, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Our mum has been a resident here for approximately 3 years. The care provided is second to none. The team are amazing and truly cares for…"   Read all 44 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 26 Rooms

Set within the peaceful surroundings of Meyrick Park conservation area; St Anne’s Court offers a relaxed and carefree lifestyle, away from the burdens of household management. An elegant Edwardian ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Waterloo Care Home
Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Verwood, Wimborne Minster BH21 6RD 
9.3 40 reviews
Waterloo Care Home, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"My mum has been here a year now. She gets excellent care. The staff are all amazing, friendly, and helpful. Very approachable. Day trips…"   Read all 40 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 36 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Waterloo Care Home is a real home for life near the lovely market town of Wimborne, in Dorset., providing affordable residential, dementia and respite care. Staff have the specialist training and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Trafalgar Care Home
207 Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT4 7LF 
8.3 13 reviews
Trafalgar Care Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"My mother has been a resident in Trafalgar House for the last six months, we have been very pleased with her care, all the staff have been…"   Read all 13 reviews
  • from £1,050 / week
  • 29 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Trafalgar Care Home is a real home for life in the seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset providing high-quality affordable residential, respite, palliative and end-of-life care for people living with ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Evergreens Lodge
Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3QZ 
9.2 21 reviews
Evergreens Lodge, Sherborne, Dorset
"Very nice helpful staff , home lovely and clean, 5 stars for the food, plenty of it, always welcomed with a nice cup of tea or coffee,…"   Read all 21 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 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. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Agincourt
116 Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT4 7LG 
9.2 20 reviews
Agincourt, Weymouth, Dorset
"Initially, I arrived at Agincourt Care Home quite uncertain about the premises, patients and staff, however, my worst thoughts and fears…"   Read all 20 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 31 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Agincourt Care Home in Weymouth provides affordable residential, respite, holiday and palliative care for people aged 50+ with dementia or serious mental health care needs. Agincourt offers ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Mellowes Care Home
Common Mead Lane, Gillingham SP8 4RE 
9.1 56 reviews
The Mellowes Care Home, Gillingham, Dorset
"The Mellows provided kind compassionate and professional care at all times during my husband's stay. The management team were always…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,750 / week
  • 45 Rooms
Group/Owner Park Healthcare Ltd

Welcome to The Mellowes. The Mellowes is a great place to socialise, enjoy an activity or have quiet time. The home has 45 bright and airy rooms, with rooms suitable for couples. Focus is on ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Chestnuts Residential Care Home, Weymouth
93B, Wyke Road, Weymouth DT4 9QS 
9.0 19 reviews
Chestnuts Residential Care Home, Weymouth, Weymouth, Dorset
"Mum has been resident at Chestnuts Residential Care Home for just under five years now. Whilst her physical and mental condition has…"   Read all 19 reviews
  • from £1,050 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Garden House
Priestlands, Sherborne DT9 4HN 
8.7 27 reviews
Garden House, Sherborne, Dorset
"I cannot thank and praise the Garden House team enough for the Care and kindness they have shown my mum from the moment she arrived for…"   Read all 27 reviews
  • from £1,000 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Naseby Care Home
8 Avenue Road, Christchurch BH23 2BY 
8.5 15 reviews
Naseby Care Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"Our mum is treated as she is one of their own members of family. She is well looked after by everyone, myself and sister are very happy…"   Read all 15 reviews
  • from £1,100 / week
  • 21 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Naseby Care & Nursing Home, in Christchurch, is situated in a pleasant residential area that is ideal for focusing on sensitive health needs. Carers are skilled in carrying out dementia care, and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Crecy Care Home
45 Spa Road, Weymouth DT3 5EP 
8.4 22 reviews
Crecy Care Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"My daughter is being wonderfully cared for at Crecy. Staff are kind and helpful and I am able to talk to the manager and her deputy who are…"   Read all 22 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Crecy Care Home is a specialist mental health care home in Weymouth, providing affordable residential and respite care for older people with dementia, and younger adults with serious mental health ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Marchfield House
434 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AY 
8.1 18 reviews
Marchfield House, Ferndown, Dorset
"Amazing staff, always willing to go the extra mile to help, beautifully clean rooms and communal areas. I have always felt part of a bigger…"   Read all 18 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 28 Rooms
Group/Owner Southey Care Ltd

Marchfield House, in Ferndown, provides specialist care for older people with dementia in a safe and caring environment and is staffed by a skilled care team. The personal preferences of each ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Avon View
Loring Road, Christchurch BH23 2GZ 
8.1 10 reviews
Avon View, Christchurch, Dorset
"I had broken my elbow and couldn't visit Dad for seven weeks and couldn't drive, I visited him today for the first time. Dad was clean…"   Read all 10 reviews
  • 81 Rooms
Group/Owner Tricuro Ltd

Avon View is a modern, purpose-built residential and nursing home for older people and people living with dementia, set in a tranquil residential setting with spacious gardens. Located just one ... 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