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  • Avg. Review Score 9.3
  • Total 9,064 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,368 per week
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Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR
9.860 Reviews
Amica Care
Signature House
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Alexandra House
88a Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9EW
9.8111 Reviews
Alexandra House
Alexandra House
"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 atmosphere. Alexandra... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Seabourne House Care Home
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ
9.870 Reviews
Seabourne House Care Home
Seabourne House Care Home
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Canford Chase
40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6EU
9.8101 Reviews
Canford Chase
Canford Chase
"I would like to thank the staff of Canford Chase for the care and love they have given my 2 friends. One had a massive stroke and not..."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,472 / week55 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Surrounded by mature woodland in the sought-after setting of Branksome Park, Canford Chase offers residential and nursing care in an environment where nature and tranquillity are part of everyday life.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Ashley Court Care Home
6/10 St Peters Road, Ashley Cross, Poole BH14 0PA
9.8219 Reviews
Ashley Court Care Home
Ashley Court Care Home
"This care home has exceeded my expectations. They seem intent on doing all they can to not only care for dad but his family too..."Read all 219 reviews

from £1,700 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Ashley Court, located in the lovely coastal town of Poole, is a friendly and caring residential home that offers a comfortable and peaceful environment. With the seaside close by and plenty of local attractions,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St James' Park Care Home
Higher Street, Bradpole, Bridport DT6 3EU
9.8116 Reviews
HC-One
St James' Park Care Home
"My mum has been with St James five months now. I can honestly say my mum is receiving wonderful care. The home is incredibly well run,..."Read all 116 reviews

from £1,399 / week31 Rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Offering residential and nursing care, St James' Park Care Home, located in the charming village of Bradpole, near Bridport on the beautiful Jurassic Coast, is a friendly and welcoming care home offering... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Evergreens
2 Berkeley Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7JJ
9.873 Reviews
Evergreens
Evergreens
"My mother was very nervous and apprehensive about the possibility of a care home, from day 1 she has been made to feel welcome and..."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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Larks Leas Rest Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE
9.843 Reviews
Larks Leas Rest Home
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
St Ives House
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE
9.8118 Reviews
St Ives House
St Ives House
"My mother was a resident of St Ives House for just over three years. Despite advancing dementia, poor eyesight and hearing she knew she was..."Read all 118 reviews

from £1,825 / week60 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 carefully... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DQ
9.860 Reviews
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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Weymouth Manor Nursing Home
Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0TX
9.836 Reviews
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home
"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 / 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Wickmeads
Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 4LG
9.879 Reviews
Wickmeads
Wickmeads
"Both our parents came for two weeks respite care due to Dad getting frail and having falls. Dad has Parkinsonism and arthritis, mum has mid..."Read all 79 reviews

from £1,700 / week50 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 warm... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Potteries
187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES
9.8155 Reviews
Care UK
The Potteries
"From the outset the admission process was made as easy as possible and therefore relatively stress free. From the admission in August 2024..."Read all 155 reviews

from £1,645 / week80 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 end... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE
9.8138 Reviews
Bupa Care Homes
The Links Care Home
"From the moment of my first visit I was impressed. I knew I had to transfer my brother here from a care home up north. The communication..."Read all 138 reviews

from £1,390 / week68 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ferndown Manor
110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown BH22 8DA
9.8178 Reviews
Care UK
Ferndown Manor
"Care home Staff were all super helpful from the moment I walked through the front door to visit my nan. Everything was super clean and the..."Read all 178 reviews

from £1,595 / week75 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 en-suite... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Kingland House Residential Home
24 - 30 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP
9.867 Reviews
Buckland Care Ltd
Kingland House Residential Home
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QD
9.877 Reviews
Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lodge
"Overall the quality of care is good. The staff are very friendly and considerate and kind even if they have only a few spare minutes...."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,395 / week75 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 environment... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Anning House
Cross Road, Weymouth DT4 9QX
9.784 Reviews
Anning House
Anning House
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Lilliput House Care Home
299 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8LH
9.754 Reviews
Lilliput House Care Home
Lilliput House Care Home
"My uncle Roy has been a resident at Lilliput House since towards the end of 2024 following a fall at home (living alone) and it becoming..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,400 / week54 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
Highcliffe Nursing Home
5 Stuart Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JS
9.796 Reviews
Highcliffe Nursing Home
Highcliffe Nursing Home
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Homefield Grange Care Home
Salisbury Road, Christchurch BH23 7AR
9.771 Reviews
Homefield Grange Care Home
Homefield Grange Care Home
"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 / week64 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 on... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Muscliff Nursing Home
5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE
9.759 Reviews
Birchstone Care
Muscliff Nursing Home
"My father has advanced dementia and the temporary live in carer decided that she was not able to make care of my father with one day..."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

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Zetland Court
106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HU
9.795 Reviews
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
Zetland Court
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Windsor Court Care Home
34 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth BH2 6NJ
9.757 Reviews
Windsor Court Care Home
Windsor Court Care Home
"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

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 approach... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
The Lindsay Care Home
47A Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6AP
9.7140 Reviews
Bupa Care Homes
The Lindsay Care Home
"My mum has settled very well into The Lindsay. The staff are friendly and attentive to her needs, and it is a clean and tidy place. There..."Read all 140 reviews

from £1,300 / week70 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 need... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Laurels & Pine Lodge
33/37 Foxholes Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3NA
9.7107 Reviews
The Laurels & Pine Lodge
The Laurels & Pine Lodge
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Moors Manor Care Home
243 Ringwood Road, St Leonards/St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DW
9.748 Reviews
Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Barchester Moors Manor Care Home
"We couldn't have asked for a better place for my elderly mother-in-law's respite care. From the moment she arrived, the staff were..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,551 / week66 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 Memory... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
Eagles Mount Care Home
25 Birds Hill Road, Poole BH15 2QJ
9.656 Reviews
Eagles Mount Care Home
Eagles Mount Care Home
"Eagles has been the perfect home for dad, just what we needed. The whole process from first enquiry to booking dad in has been smooth. The..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,300 / week72 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Long Close Retirement Home
23 Forest Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6DQ
9.611 Reviews
Long Close Retirement Home
Long Close Retirement Home
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
Aranlaw House Care Home
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ
9.644 Reviews
Aranlaw House Care Home
Aranlaw House Care Home
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorset Care Homes

Care Home costs in Dorset

Average care home costs in Dorset by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 158 care homes with fees listed in Dorset.

Type of Care ProvidedDorsetEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,363£1,305£1,310
Residential Dementia Care£1,427£1,334£1,339
Nursing Care£1,607£1,565£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care£1,626£1,580£1,571
All Care Types£1,368£1,316£1,323

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Dorset Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 154 care homes with fees listed.
£1,363 per week
  • 4.4% above England average
  • 4.0% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 109 care homes with fees listed.
£1,427 per week
  • 7.0% above England average
  • 6.6% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 37 care homes with fees listed.
£1,607 per week
  • 2.7% above England average
  • 3.5% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 25 care homes with fees listed.
£1,626 per week
  • 2.9% above England average
  • 3.5% above UK average

How many care homes are there in Dorset?

There are 240 Care Homes in Dorset, including 61 Nursing Homes & 179 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Dorset have the highest Review Score?

Bourne View, Newstone House & Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in Dorset.

Which care homes in Dorset offer Nursing Care?

Bourne View, Newstone House & Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection are some of the 56 Nursing Homes in Dorset.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Dorset?

There are 155 care homes offering Dementia Care in Dorset including Newstone House, Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection & Marjorie House.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Dorset?

Respite Care is offered by 191 care homes in Dorset including Bourne View, Newstone House & Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection.

How many care homes listings in Dorset have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 177 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in Dorset have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 14 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in Dorset have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Award?