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Avg. Review Score 9.4 Total 8,774 Reviews Avg. starting price £1,360 per week

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Canford Chase
40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6EU 
9.8 100 reviews
Canford Chase, Poole, Dorset
"Outstanding care and support delivered by a simply exceptional organisation. Management have a clear focus on customer service and all…"   Read all 100 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
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
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG 
9.8 91 reviews
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"Everyone at the care home seems to be friendly and helpful. I feel that my husband is being really well looked after. I like that everyone…"   Read all 91 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
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DQ 
9.8 60 reviews
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"This review is very long overdue! What can I say : the staff are exceptional, friendly, entertaining and caring. Not only have they…"   Read all 60 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 51 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Queen Charlotte Nursing Home is a care home specialising in dementia care. Set in a character property located amongst mature, manicured gardens, the home is decorated to offer sensory and tactile ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QD 
9.8 76 reviews
Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham, Dorset
"When we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome, and nothing was too much trouble when showing us around. Room looked lovely, everywhere…"   Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,445 / week
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham, Dorset is a friendly, warm and welcoming residential home, where residents living with dementia are treated with dignity and respect. Individuals enjoy a safe, caring ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Amberwood House
418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AX 
9.8 74 reviews
Amberwood House, Ferndown, Dorset
"As soon as I went into Amberwood House, I felt the positive attitude of the staff there. The team are always working hard together to…"   Read all 74 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
Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ 
9.8 77 reviews
Whitecliffe House, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"My mother was 6 months at Whitecliffe House before she died aged 100 years. She was at first a reluctant resident, as she had always been…"   Read all 77 reviews
  • from £1,280 / week
  • 31 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Whitecliffe House is situated in the Georgian town of Blandford Forum. This small market town lies on the River Stour. The home is purpose-built in a courtyard setting and offers comfortable ensuite ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing 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
St Ives House
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE 
9.8 115 reviews
St Ives House, Ringwood, Dorset
"My husband was extremely well cared for. The staff nursing and everyone else could not have been more caring.…"   Read all 115 reviews
  • from £1,825 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

St Ives House is a beautiful residential and dementia care home at Ashley Heath near Ringwood. The home provides a warm and relaxed environment in an attractive sylvan setting, and has been ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home
Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0TX 
9.8 36 reviews
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"My mum was admitted to Weymouth Manor as an emergency for respite care. She has been very well looked after in a beautiful environment.…"   Read all 36 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Weymouth Manor Nursing Home in Dorset provides exceptional residential, respite, nursing, and specialist dementia care, tailored to meet the diverse healthcare needs of its residents. Nestled in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Brook View
Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0LQ 
9.8 125 reviews
Brook View, Ferndown, Dorset
"I have been very happy with my experience. I don't think I should be moving if I did not need to be today unless I had to, but I need to be…"   Read all 125 reviews
  • from £1,375 / week
  • 56 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Brook View is in the peaceful rural village of West Moors situated a few minutes walk from a selection of local shops. It is a purpose-built home with en-suite accommodation for fifty-four residents ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
The Potteries
187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES 
9.8 153 reviews
The Potteries, Broadstone, Dorset
"Would like to say a massive Thank you to all the staff at The Potteries My Uncle has been a resident for the past months and the…"   Read all 153 reviews
  • from £1,645 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

The Potteries is a luxury, purpose-built care home in Broadstone. The team provides expert residential, dementia and nursing care for respite and permanent residents. They also offer compassionate ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Kingland House Residential Home
24 - 30 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP 
9.8 67 reviews
Kingland House Residential Home, Poole, Dorset
"The staff always find time to answer my questions and treat my wife with dignity and respect. They all have the skills to be assertive…"   Read all 67 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 44 Rooms
Group/Owner Buckland Care Ltd

Just a short walk from Poole Park and close to the town centre, Kingland House offers residential care in a friendly and homely setting. With the seaside charm of Sandbanks and Poole Quay nearby, the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Oakdale Care Home
Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ 
9.8 94 reviews
Oakdale Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"My Mum was here for four months. The room was excellent, large, bright, good furniture and a great tv. The food was excellent, Mum loved…"   Read all 94 reviews
  • 84 Rooms
Group/Owner Welford Healthcare

This beautiful, purpose-built home offers residential, nursing and dementia care to 84 residents. Oakdale lies just a few minutes' drive from Poole town centre and Canford Heath. It is situated close ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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
  • from £1,595 / 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
Larks Leas Rest Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE 
9.8 41 reviews
Larks Leas Rest Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"Lovely, comfortable, warm + welcoming. Becky, manageress, couldn't have been more helpful + accommodating. All staff were friendly and…"   Read all 41 reviews
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Royal Bay Care Homes

Lark Leas Residential Care Home is Blandford's longest established care home with a good local reputation. The original home has had a new build 'garden suite' extension that provides high quality ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite 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
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
  • from £1,518 / 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
  • from £1,680 / 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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • 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
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
  • from £1,676 / 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
  • from £1,300 / 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
  • from £1,342 / 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
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
  • from £1,700 / 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
Lilliput House Care Home
299 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8LH 
9.7 49 reviews
Lilliput House Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"My father has been a resident at Lilliput House Care Home since July 2024 when his care needs became more than my family or I could manage.…"   Read all 49 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 54 Rooms

Lilliput House is a spacious detached house situated in the much sought-after location of Lilliput Village, Poole, Dorset. Its enviable position offers panoramic views of the harbour from many of the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • 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
  • 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 Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing 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
  • from £1,390 / 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