Care Homes for Older People in and around Cranborne

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Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 1,131 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,409 per week

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Yarnley House Care Home

Hopclover Way, Ringwood BH24 3FQ

8.5 miles from centre of Cranborne

1024 Reviews

29 2

"Moving my mother from her previous care home to Yarnley House is one of the best decisions we have made. I just wish we had done it sooner...."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,500 / week72 rooms

Yarnley House Care Home is situated in Crow village, close to Ringwood and within the New Forest National Park and is easily accessible for those living in Hampshire and Dorset and is a brand-new purpose... Read more

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Heathland House

405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown BH22 9LZ

7.8 miles from centre of Cranborne

1043 Reviews

27 1

"The management and staff are extremely caring, friendly and professional. The whole place has a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk in...."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,550 / week73 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Heathland House in Ferndown, Dorset, is a luxury care home offering exceptional residential, dementia and respite care within elegant surroundings. As part of Cinnamon Care Collection, recognised by carehome.co.uk... Read more

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Amberwood House

418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AX

8.2 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.980 Reviews

20 1

"This is not a carehome but a five star hotel,my friend who celebrated her 99th birthday this weekend has been in this hotel for a year now..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,452 / week55 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Located close to Ferndown Golf Club, Amberwood House offers residential and nursing care in bright, peaceful surroundings with strong connections to the local community. For more than 20 years, the home... Read more

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Brook View

Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0LQ

6.5 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.9131 Reviews

22 1

"My mum has been at Brook View for 4 months. Her care has been excellent. The manager leads a very professional and thoughtful staff...."Read all 131 reviews

from £1,449 / week56 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Tucked away in the peaceful village of West Moors, Brook View offers a quieter pace of life while remaining close to local shops, amenities and the wider Dorset community. For more than 30 years, the... Read more

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Barchester Hyacinth House

179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ

8 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.942 Reviews

18 1

"What a cheerful and happy Care Home! Mum came to Hyacinth House initially for 2 weeks respite care following a fall. Aged 94, she was..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,585 / week32 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

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Verwood House Care Home

42 Ringwood Road, Verwood BH31 7AH

3.4 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.971 Reviews

14 2

"A beautiful home, my mum is settled and well looked after at Verwood house. Staff are very friendly and they even offer holistic treatments..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,650 / week42 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Situated in the picturesque town of Verwood, on the edge of the New Forest, Verwood House is an award-winning care home within a stunning environment offering residential, dementia and nursing care, as... Read more

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Barchester Kings Park Care Home

14 Church Road, Ferndown BH22 9EU

8.2 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.946 Reviews

61 1

"We are very grateful to all the staff at the care home for the excellent care and kindness shown to our friend Marian since her arrival..."Read all 46 reviews

from £1,690 / week68 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

This beautiful purpose-built home provides high-quality residential care to older people, including those living with dementia. The 24-hour care is provided in a warm, welcoming environment, with delicious... Read more

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St Ives House

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE

7.1 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.8119 Reviews

28 3

"My mother was a resident at St Ives for just over three years. She was very happy there and felt very well cared for and safe. The staff..."Read all 119 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

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Barchester Moors Manor Care Home

243 Ringwood Road, St Leonards/St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DW

7.6 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.852 Reviews

47 3

"We had to find a home for my Dad quickly after he was in hospital for a month after a fall. He has Parkinsons and Parkinsons Dementia and..."Read all 52 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

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Mile Oak Rest Home

2 The Acorns, Wimborne Minster BH21 2EU

8.5 miles from centre of Cranborne

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 / week20 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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Fairlawn

St Mary's Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB

8.2 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.976 Reviews

12 1

"We moved my mum here from another home. The staff were really welcoming and helpful . Checking on all mum needs to make this transition as..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,435 / week64 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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Fordingbridge Care Home

Station Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1JW

5.3 miles from centre of Cranborne

8.724 Reviews

"My mum was at Fordingbridge Care Home for the last few weeks of her life. I cannot praise all the staff highly enough, especially the..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,600 / week63 rooms

Group/Owner Allegra Care

A modern, purpose-built dementia care home located just outside the centre of Fordingbridge, and easily accessible from nearby Ringwood, Salisbury, and surrounding areas. Designed in conjunction with... Read more

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Denewood House Care Home

12/14 Denewood Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0LX

6.2 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.614 Reviews

15 1

"I cannot fault Denewood House. Every member of staff is so caring. I have told my wife that if ever I had to go into care I’d be more than..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,350 / week21 rooms

Group/Owner Samily Care Ltd

Denewood House Care Home is a charming Victorian property located in a peaceful area of West Moors. Situated within easy reach of local shops and a nearby bus route, it combines a calm setting with convenient... Read more

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Oak Mount Care Home

2 Narrow Lane, Poulner, Ringwood BH24 3EN

8.3 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.543 Reviews

"No questions need to be asked or answered, Oak Mount Care Home is a place of comfort, care, love, kindness & special people who look after..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,290 / week21 rooms

Oak Mount Care Home has been run by the same family for the last 25 years, during which time clients have seen an ongoing commitment to high care standards. The clients feel as though they are living... Read more

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Summerhill Residential Home

46 Glenwood Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0ER

6.7 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.338 Reviews

"Staff are the best! Couldn't be nicer. Highly recommend.. Very well run by Denise and her team, couldn't be happier with Mum's care. It has..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,350 / week15 rooms

Summerhill Care Home offers a welcoming and comfortable environment for older adults seeking residential and dementia care in the heart of West Moors, Dorset. Set in a charming Edwardian property with... Read more

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Waterloo Care Home

Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Verwood, Wimborne Minster BH21 6RD

5.1 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.340 Reviews

13 1

"My mum has been here a year now. She gets excellent care. The staff are all amazing, friendly, and helpful. Very approachable. Day trips..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,200 / week36 rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Waterloo Care Home is a real home for life near the lovely market town of Wimborne, in Dorset., providing affordable residential, dementia and respite care. Staff have the specialist training and experience... Read more

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Clarence House

6 Dudsbury Crescent, Ferndown BH22 8JF

8.6 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.340 Reviews

"Our father was at Clarence House for about 2 1/2 years. He was admitted following the worsening of his dementia. Unfortunately he..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,300 / week29 rooms

Group/Owner Southey Care Ltd

Clarence House is a family-run care home with 26 bedrooms, which serves Dorset and surrounding areas. As a care home provider, they are registered with the Care Quality Commission and Dorset Local Authority,... Read more

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Oakdene Care Home

Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne Minster BH21 6RB

5.1 miles from centre of Cranborne

8.367 Reviews

"My husband has been a resident since 27 March 2025. He suffers from Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's together with Peripheral neuropathy..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,200 / week71 rooms

Oakdene is a privately owned and run residential and nursing home based in Three Legged Cross. The home provides high-quality care 24 hours a day to all of its residents, with excellent facilities... Read more

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Highgrove Care Home

Stapehill Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 7NF

8.1 miles from centre of Cranborne

9.38 Reviews

28 1

"I recently moved my elderly mother into Highgrove Care Home, and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience so far. The level of care..."Read all 8 reviews

from £1,350 / week21 rooms

Group/Owner Samily Care Ltd

Highgrove Care Home is a charming country house set within beautiful, mature gardens, offering far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Ideally located between Ferndown and Wimborne, it... Read more

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Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care

34 Station Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1JW

5.3 miles from centre of Cranborne

8.248 Reviews

12 1

"We have always found Allenbrook Care Home to be excellent in the care they provide for their residents. The staff are friendly and kind and..."Read all 48 reviews

43 rooms

Allenbrook Nursing & Residential Care is Fordingbridge's longest established care home, providing nursing and residential care since 1989. A period property set in six acres of grounds, the home combines... Read more

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Streets Meadow

Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS

8.6 miles from centre of Cranborne

8.817 Reviews

"My mum has been at Streets Meadow for over 3 years now and I cannot fault the home. The staff all work so hard caring for all the..."Read all 17 reviews

from £1,716 / week60 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

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Marchfield House

434 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AY

8.1 miles from centre of Cranborne

8.118 Reviews

"Amazing staff, always willing to go the extra mile to help, beautifully clean rooms and communal areas. I have always felt part of a bigger..."Read all 18 reviews

from £1,500 / week28 rooms

Group/Owner Southey Care Ltd

Marchfield House, in Ferndown, provides specialist care for older people with dementia in a safe and caring environment and is staffed by a skilled care team. The personal preferences of each resident... Read more