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26 Dorset Voluntary & Not for Profit Care Homes / Nursing Homes 1,078 Reviews
Marjorie House

1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT 

10 14 reviews
"I came here straight from Poole Hospital, at a moments notice and the efficiency of the 'management' on duty made it possible for me to be…"   Read all 14 reviews
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 in the style of Art Deco to complement… Read more about Marjorie House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 50 Rooms
Alexandra House

88a Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9EW 

9.8 102 reviews
"This was the first time my 95-year-old mum had used any care home for respite for four weeks. Overall, it was a great success and she would…"   Read all 102 reviews
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 atmosphere. Alexandra House provides an environment… Read more about Alexandra House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 58 Rooms from £1,625 / week
Signature House

2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 

9.8 47 reviews
"My husband has been in Signature House for two years with challenging alzheimers. The care he receives is outstanding, with well trained…"   Read all 47 reviews
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 Care Trust, a not-for-profit organisation which strives… Read more about Signature House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 48 Rooms from £1,210 / week
Fern Brook Lodge

Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QD 

9.8 65 reviews
"My mum was in hospital and unfortunately she wasn't going to recover so palliative care was started. The care home were pleased to have mum…"   Read all 65 reviews
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 environment with all the home comforts and 24-hour… Read more about Fern Brook Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 75 Rooms from £1,385 / week
Zetland Court

106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HU 

9.8 93 reviews
"Zetland Court have gone above and beyond to help my mother settle in at Red Admiral View their specialist dementia unit. She has a gluten…"   Read all 93 reviews

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. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and… Read more about Zetland Court

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 67 Rooms from £1,550 / week
St Ives House

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE 

9.8 108 reviews
"My husband was in the care of St. Ives House for 8 months until he died. During this time he received excellent care. The house and gardens…"   Read all 108 reviews
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 carefully designed to provide comfort and convenience for… Read more about St Ives House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 60 Rooms from £1,495 / week
Wickmeads

Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 4LG 

9.8 67 reviews
"I had heart surgery at Southampton and went to Wickmead for 2 weeks before returning home. I was very impressed by the standard of care and…"   Read all 67 reviews
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 warm welcome and a home-from-home atmosphere. Residents… Read more about Wickmeads

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 50 Rooms from £1,625 / week
Silverways Nursing Home

Silver Way, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4LJ 

9.9 40 reviews
"We just wanted to take the time as a family to thank the Silverways team. The care you provided for our father was excellent and we will…"   Read all 40 reviews

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 Christchurch harbour. The home has 2 floors with… Read more about Silverways Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 61 Rooms from £1,147 / week
Fairlawn

St Mary's Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB 

9.9 64 reviews
"We found the care home and their superb staff to be very caring, compassionate and always polite. Although my mum was only in the home for…"   Read all 64 reviews
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 60 ensuite bedrooms over three floors and plenty of communal areas for residents… Read more about Fairlawn

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 64 Rooms from £1,375 / week
Maiden Castle House

12/14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester DT1 2NJ 

9.8 67 reviews
"My nan is having a lovely time in her new home, as a family we could not be happier. We are happy with all parts of the care and the h…"   Read all 67 reviews
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 those who can longer live independently, whether that… Read more about Maiden Castle House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 66 Rooms from £1,365 / week

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Dorset House

Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4HL 

9.8 85 reviews
"My mum has been a resident at Dorset House for 4 years. The love and care that is given to her by all staff is above and beyond. Every…"   Read all 85 reviews
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 communal areas where residents can socialise or relax,… Read more about Dorset House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 52 Rooms from £1,175 / week
Elizabeth House

Dolbery Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4PX 

9.7 36 reviews
"My mother was put into this care home by the social services as she did not have the funds to pay the fees. I was worried that she would…"   Read all 36 reviews
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 specialist dementia care setting. There are plenty of… Read more about Elizabeth House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 43 Rooms from £1,175 / week
Talbot View

66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH10 4HG 

9.7 76 reviews
"Choosing a care home for my mother was a very difficult decision due to advancing Alzheimer's. Due to the nature of my employment within…"   Read all 76 reviews
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 a 24-hour call bell, ensuring residents are comfortable,… Read more about Talbot View

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 59 Rooms from £1,385 / week
Buxton House

423b Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0QJ 

9.6 99 reviews
"I want to thank all the staff who have cared for my husband during his stay. The care and concern shown by every member of staff has been…"   Read all 99 reviews
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 their own homes whilst being cared for by committed,… Read more about Buxton House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 64 Rooms
Castle Dene

Throop Road, Bournemouth BH8 0DB 

9.6 104 reviews
"My dad never wanted to go into residential care, but when his vascular dementia put him in an extremely vulnerable position living at home…"   Read all 104 reviews
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 and excellent transport links. The countryside is close… Read more about Castle Dene

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 50 Rooms from £1,175 / week
Clifton House

1 Grantley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH5 1HW 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Younger Adults
  • Mental Health
  • 23 Rooms
Kings House

1 Earle Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8JQ 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Younger Adults
  • Mental Health
  • 19 Rooms
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Younger Adults
  • Mental Health
  • Detention under Mental Health Act
  • 13 Rooms
Shaftesbury Horizons

12 Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6AS 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 13 Rooms
Harbour House

George Street, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EY 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 35 Rooms
Avondene

171 Stanpit, Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3LY 

9.3 9 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • 11 Rooms from £967 / week
Fair Haven

23 Knyveton Road, Bournemouth BH1 3QQ 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • 30 Rooms
Autism Wessex - Greenways

61 Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5BB 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 4 Rooms
Magna Road

109 Magna Road, Bearwood, Poole, Bournemouth BH11 9NE 

2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 7 Rooms
Rawleigh House

The Avenue, Sherborne DT9 3AJ 

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 6 Rooms
Encombe Respite Service

5 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW 

  • Care Provided
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Residential Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 8 Rooms