Care Homes / Nursing Homes for Mental Health Problems in Dorset

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Browse 62 Dorset Mental Health Care Homes / Nursing Homes

Avg. Review Score 8.7
Total 1,444 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,319 per week

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Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home

16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA

9.997 Reviews

15 1

"I have a dear friend who lives in Regency Manor and she is so happy there. The home is wonderful, so happy, clean, fresh. The food always..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,300 / week69 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

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Selwood House Care Home

Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN

9.925 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 / week85 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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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 / week48 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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Muscliff Nursing Home

5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE

9.759 Reviews

"My father has advanced dementia and the temporary live in carer decided that she was not able to make care of my father with one day..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,650 / week41 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 outstanding... Read more

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Aranlaw House Care Home

26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ

9.644 Reviews

16 1

"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 / week47 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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Kingsman House Care Home

11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BT

9.6106 Reviews

15 1

"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 / week73 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

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Eagles Mount Care Home

25 Birds Hill Road, Poole BH15 2QJ

9.556 Reviews

10 1

"Eagles has been the perfect home for dad, just what we needed. The whole process from first enquiry to booking dad in has been smooth. The..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,300 / week72 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

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Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

5-7 Westminster Road East, Branksome, Poole BH13 6JF

9.569 Reviews

18 1

"My husband moved into Edwardian for almost three months and could not have received better care from nursing and ancillary staff right up..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,100 / week60 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 rating... Read more

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Gainsborough Care Home

53 Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 1LQ

9.560 Reviews

13 1

"Gainsborough is a wonderful home. The communication is fantastic from the team in the office and the staff on the floor are always beyond..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,100 / week48 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 from... 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 / week64 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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St Anne's Court

16A St Anthony's Road, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth BH2 6PD

9.249 Reviews

"My sister Madeleine has been resident in St Annes Court for over four years now and is well settled and has been looked after very..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,300 / week26 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

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Wimborne Manor

2 Lonsdale Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 2GA

8.95 Reviews

21 1

"My mother moved into Wimborne Manor in late December 2025, and our experience has been excellent from the very beginning. The staff were..."Read all 5 reviews

from £1,450 / week67 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 genuinely... Read more

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Eastbury House

Long Street, Sherborne DT9 3BZ

9.727 Reviews

"My Mum is very happy at Eastbury she was only meant to go in for a short stay but she likes it so much she wants to stay. She is being..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,350 / week23 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 Abbey. The... 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 / week37 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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Richmondwood

19 Richmond Park Avenue, Queens Park, Bournemouth BH8 9DL

9.744 Reviews

21 1

"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 / week22 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' lifestyles... Read more

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Blenheim Care Home

17 Dunbar Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7AZ

9.667 Reviews

12 1

"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 67 reviews

from £1,200 / week31 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

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Cheriton Care Home

10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2EN

8.438 Reviews

15 1

"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 / week71 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, reablement... Read more

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Waterloo Care Home

Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Verwood, Wimborne Minster BH21 6RD

9.340 Reviews

13 1

"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 / week36 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 experience... Read more

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Agincourt

116 Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT4 7LG

9.323 Reviews

12 1

"Agincourt and the staff take great care of my Mum, they treat her with dignity and respect when we are unable to care for her at home. They..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,100 / week31 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 affordable... 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 / week71 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 / week13 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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The Mellowes Care Home

Common Mead Lane, Gillingham SP8 4RE

9.157 Reviews

25 1

"All the staff that I have met, the nursing, cleaning and catering, have been so kind and helpful. They answer any questions that I might..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,750 / week45 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 overall... 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 / week14 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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Trafalgar Care Home

207 Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT4 7LF

9.118 Reviews

12 1

"Dad has been a resident for almost 3 years now + the carers are second to none. Extra training was given to manage Dad's challenging..."Read all 18 reviews

from £1,050 / week29 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 dementia... Read more

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Avon View

Loring Road, Christchurch BH23 2GZ

8.914 Reviews

"My mum has been at Avon View for 18 months. In that time, the management have always kept me up to date. The nurses and care staff are very..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,243 / week81 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 mile... Read more

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St Cecilia

29 Nelson Road, Branksome, Poole BH12 1ES

8.844 Reviews

"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 / week15 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 dementia... Read more

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Naseby Care Home

8 Avenue Road, Christchurch BH23 2BY

8.515 Reviews

15 1

"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 / week21 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 also... Read more

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Crecy Care Home

45 Spa Road, Weymouth DT3 5EP

8.222 Reviews

13 1

"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 / week40 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 care... Read more

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Marchfield House

434 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AY

8.118 Reviews

"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 / week28 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 resident... Read more

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Castleman House

Fairfield Bungalows, Blandford Forum DT11 7HS

8.11 Reviews

from £1,458 / week48 rooms

Group/Owner Care Dorset Ltd

Castleman House is a purpose-built, single-storey care home set within peaceful private gardens, offering a calm and comfortable living environment. The home is arranged into five separate cottages,... Read more

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