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Avg. Review Score 9.4 Total 8,560 Reviews Avg. starting price £1,341 per week

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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
Aranlaw House Care Home
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ 
9.8 43 reviews
Aranlaw House Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"We would like to thank every member of the staff, past and present, for all the kindness and consideration given to my wife while she was…"   Read all 43 reviews
  • 47 Rooms
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

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
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DQ 
9.8 58 reviews
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"We are so pleased we chose Queen Charlotte's for mum. The team are fantastic. Everyone, which ever part of the home they work, is…"   Read all 58 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
Windsor Court Care Home
34 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth BH2 6NJ 
9.8 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
The Potteries
187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES 
9.8 150 reviews
The Potteries, Broadstone, Dorset
"My mother has been a resident at The Potteries for over three years and I am pleased with the care she receives. Mum is physically disabled…"   Read all 150 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
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
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

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
Oakdale Care Home
Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ 
9.8 86 reviews
Oakdale Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"My brother came into the home end of June this year after 5 months in hospital with a stroke. He has severe learning difficulties and the…"   Read all 86 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
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
Wickmeads
Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 4LG 
9.8 74 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 74 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
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
Kingland House Residential Home
24 - 30 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP 
9.8 64 reviews
Kingland House Residential Home, Poole, Dorset
"My granddad was a resident of Kingland for almost 18 months. The care he received from the whole team was exceptional. While he was…"   Read all 64 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
Avon Cliff
50/52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PE 
9.8 108 reviews
Avon Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset
"I have been at Avon Cliff for 3 years. The staff are friendly and very kind and always attend to my needs. I am very happy at Avon Cl…"   Read all 108 reviews
  • from £1,386 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Avon Cliff is a purpose-built care home offering superb accommodation and first-class residential and nursing care. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ 
9.8 75 reviews
Whitecliffe House, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"My dad came in for respite for 2 weeks and my mum joined the next day. They are so happy and look so much better. The staff are so friendly…"   Read all 75 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
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG 
9.8 85 reviews
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"The Abbey View experience has been outstanding on all fronts. The facilities, the standard of care and the food have all been of the…"   Read all 85 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
Fernhill
122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW 
9.8 101 reviews
Fernhill, Ferndown, Dorset
"My relative entered Fernhill in November 2025 and we were so pleased we chose this wonderful care home.. From the day of arrival, he was…"   Read all 101 reviews
  • from £1,792 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Experience the warmth and care of these friendly, relaxing care homes whilst making new friends. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Amberwood House
418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AX 
9.8 71 reviews
Amberwood House, Ferndown, Dorset
"It would be quite rare for me to pass a comment on a paid service provider, however for Amberwood House I am very pleased to make an…"   Read all 71 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
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
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ 
9.7 41 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 41 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
Upton Manor Care Home
1 Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NJ 
9.7 56 reviews
Upton Manor Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"Mum called Upton Manor her home during the final months of her life, moving in there at short notice following a hospital stay. All the…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 67 Rooms
Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (August 2021), Upton Manor is a stunning luxury care home offering an exceptional level of care in spectacular surroundings. Part of the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing 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 Luxurycare Group

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
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
Brook View
Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0LQ 
9.7 122 reviews
Brook View, Ferndown, Dorset
"My grandmother is receiving care in Brook View Home. Her care has been excellent since she has been there; nothing is too much trouble. The…"   Read all 122 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
Ferndown Manor
110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown BH22 8DA 
9.7 161 reviews
Ferndown Manor, Ferndown, Dorset
"I fractured my left hip and had to have a total hip replacement. As I live on my own in a 3 bedroom house, I was unable after leaving…"   Read all 161 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
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 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
Highcliffe Nursing Home
5 Stuart Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JS 
9.7 93 reviews
Highcliffe Nursing Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"We have been coming to this home for some years. It is a lovely place. We could not fault it in any way. Well done.…"   Read all 93 reviews
  • from £1,250 / 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
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
  • 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
The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE 
9.7 136 reviews
The Links Care Home, Broadstone, Dorset
"The Links manager and staff have always been friendly, helpful and professional from the first visit, through wife's death and settling…"   Read all 136 reviews
  • from £1,375 / 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
Homefield Grange Care Home
Salisbury Road, Christchurch BH23 7AR 
9.7 68 reviews
Homefield Grange Care Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"Mum came to Homefield Grange from Poole hospital, I had support from the outset from the client liaison staff, nursing staff and carers.…"   Read all 68 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 Old Rectory
The Old Rectory, High Street, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2LL 
9.7 39 reviews
The Old Rectory, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
"The family is fortunate to have discovered The Old Rectory for our elderly mother in the spring of this year. It is a homely care home,…"   Read all 39 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 25 Rooms
Group/Owner Bramley Care

The Old Rectory is a beautiful residential care home that specialises in care for older people. The team offer a caring and welcoming environment that is a true home in every sense of the word, where ... Read more

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