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 - Browse 26 Dorset Voluntary & Not for Profit Care Homes / Nursing Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.7 Total 1,213 Reviews

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Marjorie House
1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 24 reviews
Marjorie House, Poole, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"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 24 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Alexandra House
88a Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9EW 
9.8 111 reviews
Alexandra House, Poole, Dorset
"My mum has been a resident since August 2024. She is happy, clean , cared for and loved. Care staff are wonderful with mum and are there…"   Read all 111 reviews
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

In the heart of Parkstone, Poole, Alexandra House is a safe and comfortable residential and dementia care home. This newly rebuilt home offers a pleasant and peaceful setting and a home-from-home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Ives House
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE 
9.8 116 reviews
St Ives House, Ringwood, Dorset
"If you are looking for a care home for your relative, then this is the one and you can stop looking. I looked at a number of homes that…"   Read all 116 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
Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QD 
9.8 77 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 77 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
Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 
9.8 58 reviews
Signature House, Dorchester, Dorset
"My husband has been a resident at Signature House for four months now. He has settled in very well, and that is all due to the excellent…"   Read all 58 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
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health 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
Fairlawn
St Mary's Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB 
9.9 73 reviews
Fairlawn, Ferndown, Dorset
"Mum was moved to Fairlawn in March 26. She has settled very well, the room is clean, and she has room there to bring her things from home…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,435 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Fairlawn is a warm and friendly residential and dementia care home in the heart of Ferndown, Dorset, offering compassionate care in a home-from-home atmosphere. Fairlawn has 64 ensuite bedrooms ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Maiden Castle House
12/14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester DT1 2NJ 
9.8 73 reviews
Maiden Castle House, Dorchester, Dorset
"My father was a long-term resident at Maiden Castle House for the sixteen months before his death from Alzheimers. The care he was given…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,425 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Maiden Castle House is a welcoming, purpose-built residential and dementia care home in the heart of Dorset's county town. The home's experienced and well-trained team provides compassion care for ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Dorset House
Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4HL 
9.8 104 reviews
Dorset House, Poole, Dorset
"The staff at Dorset House have been very helpful at all times for my mother. Unfortunately, Mum lost her fight for life on the 31st of…"   Read all 104 reviews
  • from £1,230 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Dorset House is a safe and homely residential and dementia care home in the heart of the Hamworthy community in Poole. Dorset house has 48 single bedrooms and two double bedrooms plus plenty of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Silverways Nursing Home
Silver Way, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4LJ 
9.7 43 reviews
Silverways Nursing Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"The feature that makes Silverways special is the staff that work there. Everyone is friendly, courteous and go above and beyond for your…"   Read all 43 reviews
  • from £1,288 / week
  • 61 Rooms
Group/Owner Christchurch Housing Society

Silverways is delightfully set in landscaped grounds of one and a half acres in a quiet residential area of Highcliffe on the Dorset coastline, close to Highcliffe Castle, Mudeford Beaches, Quay and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Buxton House
423b Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0QJ 
9.7 112 reviews
Buxton House, Weymouth, Dorset
"I would like to thank your staff for being so very caring and positive. It was my mums birthday yesterday and several members of staff came…"   Read all 112 reviews
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Buxton House is a warm and welcoming residential and dementia care home in Weymouth, Dorset. With a light and airy atmosphere, the home allows residents to live their lives as if in the comfort of ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Elizabeth House
Dolbery Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4PX 
9.7 45 reviews
Elizabeth House, Poole, Dorset
"Although my father with his dementia was reluctant to go in he seemed to settle quickly. His overall health has improved and I am happy…"   Read all 45 reviews
  • from £1,230 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Elizabeth House is a welcoming residential and dementia care home, conveniently located close to Alderney Hospital in Parkstone, Poole. The home has 43 single bedrooms within a residential and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Castle Dene
Throop Road, Bournemouth BH8 0DB 
9.7 111 reviews
Castle Dene, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Have felt such warmth for my dad from all the team, settling him in and making him at home. There are so many staff to support him and the…"   Read all 111 reviews
  • from £1,230 / week
  • 50 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Castle Dene care home is located between Bournemouth and Christchurch. It benefits from great shopping facilities with Castle Point shopping complex near at hand. There are lots of local attractions ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Talbot View
66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH10 4HG 
9.5 83 reviews
Talbot View, Bournemouth, Dorset
"My friend moved to TV last November, as her husband had been living there for more than four years. She always spoke highly of all the…"   Read all 83 reviews
  • from £1,445 / week
  • 59 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Talbot View is a modern and welcoming purpose-built residential and dementia care home in Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. Talbot View has 59 welcoming and comfortable, fully furnished rooms, as well as ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Fair Haven
23 Knyveton Road, Bournemouth BH1 3QQ 
  • 30 Rooms
Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Harbour House
George Street, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EY 
  • from £749 / week
  • 35 Rooms
Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Rawleigh House
The Avenue, Sherborne DT9 3AJ 
  • 7 Rooms
Younger Adult Care Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care