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Browse 128 Dorset Pet Friendly Care Homes / Nursing Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 4,544 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,347 per week

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Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection

16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR

10292 Reviews

"My mum moved into the home six weeks ago, from our initial viewing of the home & the day to day care mum has received since she's been..."Read all 292 reviews

from £1,450 / week114 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Westbourne Tower, a premium provider of dementia care, nursing care and residential care, is ideally situated within easy access to the centre of Bournemouth. Rooms dedicated to respite stays following... Read more

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Marjorie House

1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT

1025 Reviews

33 3

"My nan had a TIA. All the staff were all supportive, and I couldn't suggest any improvement in her care. I even complimented all the staff..."Read all 25 reviews

50 rooms

Group/Owner Care South

Welcome to Marjorie House – a Care South home for residential care. Marjorie House provides outstanding care within a fabulous environment and stunning views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. Purpose-built... Read more

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Branksome Heights Nursing Home

44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA

10134 Reviews

"We are delighted with the care that my brother is receiving at Branksome Heights. There is a lovely atmosphere at the Home and everyone is..."Read all 134 reviews

from £1,599 / week47 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Branksome Heights Nursing Home is a Nursing and Residential home for people who demand the finest environment for quality care in the Bournemouth and Dorset areas. Architects have come up with a design... Read more

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Barchester Upton Bay Care Home

1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY

10114 Reviews

42 1

"My wife has recently moved into The Bay, we have just held a small gathering to celebrate her Birthday. It was a wonderful occasion the..."Read all 114 reviews

from £1,500 / week68 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Upton Bay is a premier destination offering both residential respite stays and specialised dementia care through its unique memory lane community. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Dorset, Upton... Read more

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Heathland House

405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown BH22 9LZ

1043 Reviews

27 1

"The management and staff are extremely caring, friendly and professional. The whole place has a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk in...."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,550 / week73 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Heathland House in Ferndown, Dorset, is a luxury care home offering exceptional residential, dementia and respite care within elegant surroundings. As part of Cinnamon Care Collection, recognised by carehome.co.uk... Read more

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Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home

Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX

9.957 Reviews

49 2

"Mum is very happy and the staff could not be more helpful. The atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming...."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,600 / week64 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Dedicated staff members at Trinity Manor provide high-quality residential care for older people who would benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment. Trinity Manor... Read more

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Barchester Parley Place Care Home

300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL

9.938 Reviews

46 3

"June 2026 I received respite at Parley Place Care Home due to a fall at home regesturing I needed help. I spent 4 weeks at Parley Place..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,695 / week68 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Parley Place Care Home has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to older people, including those individuals living with dementia. The home's specialist Memory Lane Community... Read more

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Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection

42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS

9.9180 Reviews

12 1

"The home provides excellent care to all its residents. My friend is very happy and enjoys all the activities the home provides. The staff..."Read all 180 reviews

from £1,400 / week104 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Southbourne Beach is located a short walk from the sea front and its excellent beaches, perfect for a refreshing walk or for some fresh sea air. The home attracts residents and their families from all... Read more

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Verwood House Care Home

42 Ringwood Road, Verwood BH31 7AH

9.970 Reviews

14 2

"A beautiful home, my mum is settled and well looked after at Verwood house. Staff are very friendly and they even offer holistic treatments..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,650 / week42 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Situated in the picturesque town of Verwood, on the edge of the New Forest, Verwood House is an award-winning care home within a stunning environment offering residential, dementia and nursing care, as... Read more

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Oakdale Care Home

Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ

9.996 Reviews

22 1

"I feel so fortunate to have chosen this home for my dear mother. The care given during her final 2 years was outstanding also the support..."Read all 96 reviews

84 rooms

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

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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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Magna

Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne Minster BH21 3BQ

9.9164 Reviews

13 3

"Our neighbour was placed in Magna Care Home to be with his wife. He had been her carer, which had made him unwell. While there the..."Read all 164 reviews

from £1,595 / week69 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Magna Care Centre is an attractive Mediterranean style building located within a beautiful conservation area. It offers the highest levels of specialist nursing, dementia and residential care including... Read more

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The Malthouse Residential Home

Bay Road, Gillingham SP8 4EW

9.9120 Reviews

17 1

"My mother in law was a resident at the Malthouse for over 4 years. She recently had to be admitted in a hospital and she sadly passed away..."Read all 120 reviews

from £1,200 / week34 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Set in a beautifully restored building with landscaped gardens and a private courtyard, The Malthouse is located within walking distance of Gillingham’s quaint town centre. Offering residential, respite,... Read more

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Queensmount Care Home

18 Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9DA

9.9196 Reviews

"My seventh stay here, this time for respite and once again very well looked after. I am sure there will be an eighth time, and get my usual..."Read all 196 reviews

from £1,470 / week49 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Rated Outstanding in all areas by the CQC (August 2022), Queensmount offers personalised short and long-stay residential and nursing care, including day care and specialist support for people living with... Read more

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Evergreens

2 Berkeley Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7JJ

9.973 Reviews

"My mum has been at Evergreens for 6 years and during this time she has received the best possible care and respect. Today (28 July) I..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,250 / week25 rooms

In the desirable conservation area of Talbot Woods, The Evergreens is an award-winning Residential Care Home for the elderly offering modern, high quality accommodation in a traditional setting. Care... 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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Seabourne House Care Home

1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ

9.870 Reviews

12 1

"My partner has been a resident in Seabourne House since Nov 2025 as where he was prior to then was not suitable for this needs. I am so..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,300 / week48 rooms

Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Seabourne House Care Home underwent a thorough inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and was awarded an 'Outstanding' rating in January 2018, placing it among the top 2 per cent of care homes... Read more

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Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DQ

9.860 Reviews

"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 / week51 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 stimulation,... Read more

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Larks Leas Rest Home

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE

9.843 Reviews

"It is the people that matter. I found all the staff at Larks Leas to be excellent: bright and friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and..."Read all 43 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

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Weymouth Manor Nursing Home

Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0TX

9.837 Reviews

"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 37 reviews

from £1,350 / week66 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 the... Read more

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Kingland House Residential Home

24 - 30 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP

9.867 Reviews

19 1

"My mother has been in Kingland House for over two years, since her last care home went bankrupt. My father visits daily and I go in every..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,400 / week44 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

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Anning House

Cross Road, Weymouth DT4 9QX

9.784 Reviews

36 3

"Mum has dementia, all the staff from reception, cleaning, cooks, care staff and management are kind caring. Mum can be very difficult, they..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,618 / week70 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 compassionate... Read more

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Zetland Court

106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HU

9.795 Reviews

12 1

"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 / week66 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 Bournemouth.... Read more

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Highcliffe Nursing Home

5 Stuart Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JS

9.796 Reviews

"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 / week62 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 directed... Read more

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Muscliff Nursing Home

5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE

9.759 Reviews

"My father needed care and I was recommended Muscliffe care home. I was contacted by this lovely Lady Sharon Manager of the care home, she..."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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Windsor Court Care Home

34 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth BH2 6NJ

9.757 Reviews

56 3

"Very impressed with the care my father in law receives. He is always happy to see the care staff that look after him. Every member of..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,300 / week48 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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The Laurels & Pine Lodge

33/37 Foxholes Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3NA

9.7107 Reviews

12 1

"My Mum moved into the Laurels in early April. Ahe did so feeling that she didn't need a residential setting, but sadley this want the case..."Read all 107 reviews

from £1,300 / week55 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 extended... Read more

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Long Close Retirement Home

23 Forest Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6DQ

9.611 Reviews

"My mother has been a resident at Long Close for the past 3 months and has received exceptional care from all the lovely staff there. It is..."Read all 11 reviews

from £1,100 / week17 rooms

Long Close Retirement Home is a charming, Victorian property that provides a warm, supportive environment for older adults. Located in a peaceful, picturesque setting, Long Close offers a blend of classic... 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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