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Total 9,378 Reviews
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Drumconner Home Bournemouth

20 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR

9.637 Reviews

"My mother stayed as a respite resident and I was so happy with the care. The staff were lovely and the whole environment was wonderful. I..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 37 rooms

Group/Owner Drumconner Ltd

Drumconner Care Home (with Nursing) is an attractive period house, set in prize-winning gardens within walking distance of Westbourne and the sea. There are 10 brand new luxurious bedrooms, with overhead... Read more

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Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

5-7 Westminster Road East, Branksome, Poole BH13 6JF

9.672 Reviews

18 1

"My mother is 96 years old and disabled. She has been with Chalgrove nursing home since December last year. She has been treated with such..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home in Poole provides affordable high-quality residential, nursing, dementia, respite, end-of-life and palliative care for older people. CQC has given Chalgrove a rating... Read more

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The Laurels & Pine Lodge

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

9.6108 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 108 reviews

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

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Forest Hill House Nursing Home

Rushall Lane, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster BH21 3RT

9.627 Reviews

"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Forest Hill for the care and support they gave our Mum (and Nan) Ann,..."Read all 27 reviews

Size 36 rooms

Group/Owner Royal Bay Care Homes

Forest Hill House Nursing Home: A character country house in 15 acres of gardens and grounds but fully updated to provide the best in nursing care. Forest Hill House has a first class reputation in... Read more

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Mile Oak Rest Home

2 The Acorns, Wimborne Minster BH21 2EU

9.527 Reviews

"My sister spent a month in respite care as I had several infections and was unable to look after her as she has dementia. It proved very..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 20 rooms

Group/Owner Hillview Care Ltd

Mile Oak Rest Home is based Wimborne Minster and has provided people with care and support in a welcoming and comforting home for over 25 years. The setting is a very homely environment surrounded by... Read more

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The Old Vicarage Care Home

Leigh, Sherborne DT9 6HL

9.5101 Reviews

15 1

"I have visited many care homes in my life but none as good as this one. Everyone here genuinely cares and cannot do enough for the..."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

The Old Vicarage is a welcoming country house care home set in the peaceful Dorset countryside near Sherborne, providing person-centred residential, respite and day care. Established almost 40 years... Read more

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Somerleigh Court Nursing Home

Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ

9.543 Reviews

14 1

"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 43 reviews

Size 40 rooms

Somerleigh Court is an award-winning nursing home located in the heart of Dorchester, providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, welcoming environment where residents are supported to live... Read more

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Gainsborough Care Home

53 Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 1LQ

9.560 Reviews

13 1

"The care given to my mother could not be faulted. Due to my mother being virtually bed bound she did not use alot of the facilities. She..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Gainsborough Care Home offers a home for life in Swanage, providing affordable residential, respite and dementia care. Gainsborough is set in a picturesque Purbeck seaside town, just a stone’s throw from... Read more

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Wimborne Manor

2 Lonsdale Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 2GA

9.510 Reviews

21 1

"My mother has been a resident at Wimborne Manor since March 2026. Elizabeth has received excellent care and her every need is met. The home..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner Morar Living

Wimborne Manor is the newest addition to Morar Living. It is a purpose-built care home designed around the people who live here. From the first step inside, the atmosphere feels warm, calm and genuinely... Read more

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Kingsman House Care Home

11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BT

9.4108 Reviews

15 1

"My mother has found a new lease of life since joining the Kingsman House community. The staff are fantastic, caring, kind and able to..."Read all 108 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 73 rooms

Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

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

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Friary House

26 Carlton Road North, Weymouth DT4 7PY

9.426 Reviews

24 1

"Very happy with Mum's care here, everyone so helpful and kind. We always feel very welcome whenever we visit, always offered refreshments,..."Read all 26 reviews

Size 16 rooms

Group/Owner Friary Care Ltd

Friary Care Home in Weymouth provides person-centred care to older people in a warm and friendly environment. Rooms are comfortable and can be personalised for individual residents, who are encouraged... Read more

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Blandford Grange Care Home

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE

9.382 Reviews

17 1

"My mum had been placed in respite care & was then taken into hospital. On discharge we had to find Nursing Care & we couldn't be happier..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,590 / weekSize 63 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

At Blandford Grange, care is about more than just meeting needs—it’s about creating a home where residents feel valued, supported, and safe. Located in the charming Georgian town of Blandford Forum, the... Read more

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Glenhurst Manor

44a West Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH4 8BB

9.323 Reviews

"I came to Glenhurst Manor for Respite Care following an eight day stay in Hospital. At this point I had lost weight and was very weak..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 36 rooms

Situated on the West Cliff in Bournemouth, Glenhurst Manor offers a warm, welcoming and family atmosphere. The home has a team of trained and dedicated staff that bring compassion and experience to every... Read more

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Danmor Lodge Ltd

14 Alexandra Road, Weymouth DT4 7QH

9.332 Reviews

6 1

"I am writing this review as I would like to give a huge thank you to all the members of staff for looking after my Mother-in-law and me in..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 25 rooms

Danmor Lodge is a residential home located near the scenic Weymouth Bay; a family home that has built up a strong community reputation. The home incorporates some of the latest care technology, with... Read more

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Zetland Court

106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HU

9.395 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 / weekSize 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 Bournemouth.... Read more

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St Anne's Court

16A St Anthony's Road, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth BH2 6PD

9.350 Reviews

"My dear Mum recently passed away peacefully and with dignity at the care home where she had been living for nearly four years. She received..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 26 rooms

Set within the peaceful surroundings of Meyrick Park conservation area; St Anne’s Court offers a relaxed and carefree lifestyle, away from the burdens of household management. An elegant Edwardian... Read more

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Casterbridge Manor

Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7AL

9.228 Reviews

"Mother is always clean + tidy. She has had problems with eating and drinking but that seems to be sorted out now. She seems more alert..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Pebblestones Ltd

Casterbridge Manor is set in the picturesque village of Cerne Abbas near Dorchester. The home offers the highest standard in residential, nursing and specialist dementia care, in a warm, safe and friendly... Read more

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Fairfield House Residential Care Home

Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3HH

9.242 Reviews

18 1

"My mum, at 97, was living alone, and was becoming increasingly frail. We felt she needed more than my sister and I could offer, especially..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,695 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner Safequarter Private Care Homes

Fairfield House is situated on a hillside overlooking Lyme Bay and Lyme Regis. The home is tastefully decorated and furnished throughout and offers several lounges, dining areas and conservatories to... Read more

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Castle Farm Care Home

Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6BZ

9.229 Reviews

"My mother came to Castle Farm Care Home in July 2025 after a diagnosis of dementia and alzheimers. She was immediately made to feel welcome..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 22 rooms

Group/Owner Royal Bay Care Homes

Castle Farm Care Home, near Poole, is in a charming and traditional home setting that has been lovingly developed and renovated to provide professional care. All care delivery is bespoke, suiting numerous... Read more

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Avon Lee Lodge

Preston Lane, Burton, Christchurch BH23 7JU

9.136 Reviews

15 1

"My independant mum had resisted care & leaving her home when dementia/other health issues severely impacted her. As health declined mum..."Read all 36 reviews

Size 30 rooms

Avon Lee Lodge Care Home is a haven of comfort and quality care nestled in a picturesque and serene setting. Renowned for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Avon Lee Lodge prides itself on providing exceptional,... Read more

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Burwood Nursing Home

100 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AL

8.937 Reviews

14 1

"The first thing that strikes you about Burwood is the warm & welcoming atmosphere. The facilities are amazing, the food is delicious, it's..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 58 rooms

Burwood Nursing Home is a family-run and independent service, that takes pride in a personal approach to care, striving for solutions that suit the circumstances of each resident from a team of staff... Read more

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Branksome Park Care Centre

17 Mornish Road, Poole BH13 7BY

8.941 Reviews

12 2

"The staff are genuinely kind, attentive, and treat residents with real dignity and respect. The environment is always clean, welcoming and..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 59 rooms

Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Located in Poole, Branksome Park Care Centre is a specialised facility that focuses on helping people with neurological conditions like spinal injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy,... Read more

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Fairlawn

St Mary's Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB

9.982 Reviews

12 1

"My nan lived at the home since 2023. I would visit weekly and observed the way the various staff interacted with her- they were personable..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,435 / weekSize 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 over... Read more

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Elizabeth House

Dolbery Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4PX

9.953 Reviews

15 1

"My Mother is being cared for by an exellent team of staff, always looking after mum in the best of her intrests. The Staff are always very..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,230 / weekSize 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 specialist... Read more

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Dorset House

Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4HL

9.8108 Reviews

22 1

"Would like to thank every member of staff within Dorset House for giving my mum the best care we could of wished for. Every staff member..."Read all 108 reviews

from £1,230 / weekSize 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 communal... Read more

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Maiden Castle House

12/14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester DT1 2NJ

9.874 Reviews

20 1

"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 74 reviews

from £1,425 / weekSize 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 those... Read more

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Homefield Grange Care Home

Salisbury Road, Christchurch BH23 7AR

8.872 Reviews

12 1

"Dad has only been there for a few weeks + he really didn't want to leave his home. He has settled in well all the staff are so friendly and..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,676 / weekSize 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 on... Read more

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Figbury Lodge

2 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole BH17 8US

9.771 Reviews

13 1

"My Mother was in Figbury Lodge for 4 Months and the Care She recived was outstanding. She loved it there. She ate well and didn't want to..."Read all 71 reviews

Size 80 rooms

Group/Owner Shaw Healthcare

Welcome to Figbury Lodge. At Figbury Lodge the team aim to run a service that delivers the type of care that they would want for their own loved ones. The service manager, team leaders, administrators,... Read more

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Buxton House

423b Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0QJ

9.7117 Reviews

20 1

"From the moment we walked into Buxton House, we felt the difference. What we needed to know more than anything, was to know that our loved..."Read all 117 reviews

Size 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 their... Read more

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Shire House

Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3ES

9.755 Reviews

16 1

"Shire House is a wonderful residential care home. My aunt is always looked after superbly, with dignity, friendliness, humour and expert..."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 22 rooms

Shire House offers a homely, safe and caring environment for older people, respecting their right to choose their own lifestyle and actively supporting them to realise their aspirations. This is achieved... Read more

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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 154 care homes with fees listed in Dorset.

Type of Care Provided	Dorset	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,375	£1,312	£1,317
Residential Dementia Care	£1,434	£1,346	£1,351
Nursing Care	£1,631	£1,578	£1,563
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,681	£1,601	£1,592
All Care Types	£1,380	£1,323	£1,330

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 150 care homes with fees listed.

£1,375 per week

4.8% above England average
4.4% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 112 care homes with fees listed.

£1,434 per week

6.5% above England average
6.1% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 35 care homes with fees listed.

£1,631 per week

3.4% above England average
4.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 26 care homes with fees listed.

£1,681 per week

5.0% above England average
5.6% above UK average

How many care homes are there in Dorset?

There are 239 Care Homes in Dorset, including 60 Nursing Homes & 179 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Dorset have the highest Review Score?

Newstone House, Bourne View & 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?

Newstone House, Bourne View & Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection are some of the 55 Nursing Homes in Dorset.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Dorset?

There are 154 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 189 care homes in Dorset including Newstone House, Bourne View & 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 13 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

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

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards in Dorset include Barchester Parley Place Care Home, Barchester Upton Bay Care Home, Bourne View, Branksome Heights Nursing Home, Heathland House, Marjorie House, Newstone House & Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection.