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  • Avg. Review Score 9.3
  • Total 1,285 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,451 per week
Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
7.7 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"We are as a family are so amazed at the care offered at Newstone House. After a difficult first couple of weeks when Philip came to..."Read all 125 reviews

from £1,433 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set in the historic market town of Sturminster Newton, Newstone House brings together residential, nursing and dementia care within a home designed to adapt to people's changing needs. Thoughtfully arranged... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ
0.1 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"Always friendly and well-staffed. Residents have lots of activities to choose from, so no one can feel excluded. Flowers so welcoming, and..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,280 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

In the heart of the historic town of Blandford Forum, Whitecliffe House offers residential and nursing care in surroundings that feel welcoming, contemporary and closely connected to the local community.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Barchester Hyacinth House
179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ
10.7 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"As always it is a pleasure to visit one if your residents at Hyacinth House. It really does feel like visiting a large home. The staff are..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,585 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Hyacinth House Care Home in Stapehill, Wimborne offers residential and respite care that is tailored to the needs of the individual. The care home offers a warm and friendly environment with staff... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Magna
Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne Minster BH21 3BQ
10.3 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"My husband stayed at Magna Care Home for twelve days. He was looked after extremely well by the wonderful staff who work there. I was away..."Read all 170 reviews

from £1,595 / weekSize 69 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Upton Manor Care Home
1 Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NJ
10.1 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"We went to visit a family friend and the welcome we had from the staff was great. The care and attention our friend was getting was lovely..."Read all 61 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (August 2021), Upton Manor is a stunning luxury care home offering an exceptional level of care in spectacular surroundings. Part of the award-winning... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Potteries
187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES
10.4 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"A very welcoming, caring, friendly, and supportive community of staff at The Potteries, all of them. My husband with his challenging..."Read all 160 reviews

from £1,645 / weekSize 80 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
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE
9.8 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"Mum was a resident at The Links Care Home for close to three years. In that time I visited most weeks, and always saw her being treated..."Read all 140 reviews

from £1,410 / weekSize 68 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
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Larks Leas Rest Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE
0.4 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"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

Size 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
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
Mile Oak Rest Home
2 The Acorns, Wimborne Minster BH21 2EU
10.1 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Forest Hill House Nursing Home
Rushall Lane, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster BH21 3RT
8.3 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"Happy enviroment Clean and friendly home Chatty and welcoming us into today I left today happy to see Joyce smiling...."Read all 26 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
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Pine Martin Grange Care Home
Sandford Road, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7AJ
10.7 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"My father has been at Pine Martin Grange now for over 5 years and has been so well looked after. His care, social and medical needs have..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,937 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Dormy Care Communities

Pine Martin Grange Care Home in Wareham, operated by Dormy Care and winner of the Pinders Award for Best New Care Home (2018), offers homely comfort within a truly luxurious setting, alongside award-winning... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Blandford Grange Care Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE
0.4 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Wimborne Manor
2 Lonsdale Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 2GA
9.7 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"My Dad has been a resident at Wimborne manor for nearly 6 months and during that time he has received such brilliant care from the whole..."Read all 9 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Castle Farm Care Home
Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6BZ
7.3 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Burwood Nursing Home
100 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AL
10.2 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"Excellent care & facilities the staff are wonderful couldn't do enough for you and your comfort Only complaint too much food bound to put..."Read all 36 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Nazareth Lodge
Penny Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DE
7.7 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"My mother moved into Nazareth Lodge in February, has settled in extremely well, and is happy. She has made new friends, and reconnected..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Nazareth Lodge Ltd

Nazareth Lodge has been serving the local community for over 25 years. Nazareth Lodge offers permanent residency, respite breaks and can also offer palliative care. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Spetisbury Manor
Spetisbury, Blandford Forum DT11 9EB
3.5 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"My mum stayed at Spetisbury for two months, due to needing some respite care for her rapid onset dementia. The staff and service that she..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,295 / weekSize 25 rooms

Spetisbury Manor provides care in a luxurious setting, surrounded by high quality facilities and furnishings. Residents can choose from a range of private bedrooms and suites, many of which have views... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Denis Lodge
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury SP7 8BS
10 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"A superb care home, with a very well led, caring and well organised team. The leadership are very hands-on, do everything they expect..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 21 rooms

St Denis Lodge in Shaftesbury offers residential care in a spacious and elegant Georgian house. Staff care for older people who are no longer able to cope safely or who have become lonely in their... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Streets Meadow
Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS
8.7 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"As son of one of your residents, Mum is very happy in the care home and we are very grateful for what the excellent care Mum is receiving..."Read all 19 reviews

from £1,716 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Care Dorset Ltd

Streets Meadow offers 60 well-appointed bedrooms, each complete with private en-suite facilities for added comfort and independence. A number of rooms also enjoy pleasant views across the beautifully... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
The Cedars Nursing Home
Angel Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 8DF
10.4 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"My mum was welcomed so well by the staff when she arrived. Her room is lovely and the staff, food, entertainment and overall care are all..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Park Healthcare Ltd

The Cedars Nursing Home is a truly caring nursing home with highly trained and skilled staff who look after 31 residents. The home specialises in end of life nursing care and has held Gold Standard... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Castleman House
Fairfield Bungalows, Blandford Forum DT11 7HS
0.3 miles from centre of Blandford Forum
"I cannot praise the team and the facilities at Castleman enough. The care they provide my brother who has complex medical needs is..."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,458 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Care Dorset Ltd

Castleman House is a purpose-built, single-storey care home set within peaceful private gardens, offering a calm and comfortable living environment. The home is arranged into five separate cottages,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Pogles Wood
119 Lonnen Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 7AU
9.5 miles from centre of Blandford Forum

Size 1 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Clover Grove Residential Care Home
40 Upper Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BY
9.7 miles from centre of Blandford Forum

from £1,250 / weekSize 33 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Castleman Plus
Heddington Drive, Blandford Forum DT11 7HX
0.3 miles from centre of Blandford Forum

from £1,695 / weekSize 16 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Dragonfly Care Home
56 High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage BH18 9BN
9.6 miles from centre of Blandford Forum

from £1,350 / weekSize 29 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park Lodge
18 Ridgeway, Broadstone BH18 8EA
10.1 miles from centre of Blandford Forum

from £1,000 / weekSize 17 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Southmead
159 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES
10.4 miles from centre of Blandford Forum

Size 16 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Two Cedars
81 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AF
10.2 miles from centre of Blandford Forum

from £1,250 / weekSize 17 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
The Tides
136 Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone BH18 8NZ
10.3 miles from centre of Blandford Forum

Size 8 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Blandford Forum Care Homes

Care Home costs in and around Blandford Forum

Average care home costs in and around Blandford Forum 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 6 care homes with fees listed in and around Blandford Forum.

Type of Care ProvidedBlandford ForumDorsetEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,451£1,366£1,309£1,314
Residential Dementia Care£1,476£1,431£1,339£1,345
Nursing Care£1,738£1,609£1,571£1,556
Nursing Dementia Care£1,757£1,648£1,586£1,577
All Care Types£1,451£1,371£1,320£1,327

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 Blandford Forum Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 25 care homes with fees listed.
£1,451 per week
  • 6.2% above Dorset average
  • 10.8% above England average
  • 10.4% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 17 care homes with fees listed.
£1,476 per week
  • 3.1% above Dorset average
  • 10.2% above England average
  • 9.7% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.
£1,738 per week
  • 8.0% above Dorset average
  • 10.6% above England average
  • 11.7% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.
£1,757 per week
  • 6.6% above Dorset average
  • 10.8% above England average
  • 11.4% above UK average

How many care homes are there in Blandford Forum?

There are 30 Care Homes in Blandford Forum, including 12 Nursing Homes & 18 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Blandford Forum have the highest Review Score?

Newstone House, Whitecliffe House & Barchester Hyacinth House are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in Blandford Forum.

Which care homes in Blandford Forum offer Nursing Care?

Newstone House, Whitecliffe House & Magna are some of the 11 Nursing Homes in Blandford Forum.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Blandford Forum?

There are 21 care homes offering Dementia Care in Blandford Forum including Newstone House, Upton Manor Care Home & The Potteries.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Blandford Forum?

Respite Care is offered by 28 care homes in Blandford Forum including Newstone House, Whitecliffe House & Barchester Hyacinth House.

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

There are 25 care homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in Blandford Forum 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 Blandford Forum include Newstone House.