Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in and around Gillingham (Dorset)

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16 Gillingham (Dorset) Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score)
1,032 Reviews
Newstone House

Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF  7.7 miles away

10 113 reviews
"What an excellent care home! We needed an emergency respite service for Mum after her fall and two days in A&E/hospital. The staff team…"   Read all 113 reviews
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Newstone House is located in the ancient market town of Sturminster Newton and comprises of six house groups over three floors. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts sessions. There is the… Read more about Newstone House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 62 Rooms
  • from £1,377 / week
The Malthouse Residential Home

Bay Road, Gillingham SP8 4EW  0.4 miles away

9.9 113 reviews
"My father has been a resident for four and a half years. He has consistently been treated with compassion and professional excellence. I…"   Read all 113 reviews

Set in a beautifully restored building with landscaped gardens and a private courtyard, The Malthouse is located within walking distance of Gillingham’s quaint town centre. Offering residential, respite, and palliative care, the home provides a warm,… Read more about The Malthouse Residential Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 34 Rooms
  • from £1,100 / week
Wren House

Vicarage Street, Warminster BA12 8JF  12.1 miles away

9.8 73 reviews
"Granny has been at Wren House for nearly 10 years. The care she has received over the years, including end-of-life care, has been amazing.…"   Read all 73 reviews

Welcome to Wren House, where timeless Georgian elegance meets the highest standards of service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Nestled between the historic cities of Salisbury and Bath, the gracious Georgian home offers a unique blend of charm and… Read more about Wren House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • 14 Rooms
  • from £1,400 / week
Fern Brook Lodge

Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QD  0.8 miles away

9.8 70 reviews
"Lovely, caring, clean and the food tops every time I have come to you. Staff always welcoming and even on the phone. You look after…"   Read all 70 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
Elliscombe House

Higher Holton, Wincanton BA9 8EA  8.2 miles away

9.8 24 reviews
"My wife was admitted on September 1st 2025 for end of life care, she passed away on 1st October 2025. During her period of palliative care…"   Read all 24 reviews

A luxury home providing residential & nursing care in an elegant country setting Situated in the South East of Somerset, almost on the borders of Dorset and Wiltshire, Elliscombe House is central to Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary. Built in 1901,… Read more about Elliscombe House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 35 Rooms
  • from £1,650 / week
Longbridge Deverill House and Nursing Home

Church Street, Longbridge Deverill, Warminster BA12 7DJ  9.8 miles away

9.7 101 reviews
"Our friend for whom we have LPA, has been in Longbridge Deverill Nursing Home for one month now. We have been very happy with the care…"   Read all 101 reviews

Nestled within three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland, Longbridge Deverill offers exceptional 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a warm and welcoming setting. Designed to the highest standards, the home provides… Read more about Longbridge Deverill House and Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 80 Rooms
  • from £1,200 / week
Barchester Henford House Care Home

Lower Marsh Road, Warminster BA12 9PB  11.7 miles away

9.7 95 reviews
"My mother was a resident in Henford House for 20 months until at the age of 93 she passed away, I used to visit her every day except Sunday…"   Read all 95 reviews

Henford House provides 24-hour nursing, residential and respite care for older people that is delivered in a way that promotes independence and dignity. Staff at the home deliver high quality care services to those they support, with a person-centred… Read more about Barchester Henford House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 49 Rooms
  • from £1,400 / week
The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, High Street, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2LL  7.0 miles away

9.7 39 reviews
"The family is fortunate to have discovered The Old Rectory for our elderly mother in the spring of this year. It is a homely care home,…"   Read all 39 reviews
Group/Owner Bramley Care

The Old Rectory is a beautiful residential care home that specialises in care for older people. The team offer a caring and welcoming environment that is a true home in every sense of the word, where people with age related conditions are respected as… Read more about The Old Rectory

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 25 Rooms
  • from £1,300 / week
Cary Brook

Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary BA7 7EE  11.2 miles away

9.6 94 reviews
"I am very happy with the home as it's so clean & tidy. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble.…"   Read all 94 reviews
Group/Owner Somerset Care

Cary Brook maintains a home-from-home environment, combining the benefits of an independent lifestyle with quality care provision. Cary Brook has been recognised under the Gold Standard Framework Award for end of life care. An activities coordinator… Read more about Cary Brook

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 45 Rooms
  • from £1,330 / week
Bramley House

Castle Street, Mere, Warminster BA12 6JN  3.6 miles away

9.6 53 reviews
"My Sister Hazel has been a resident at Bramley House for 5 years. The care given to her at Bramley is extremely good and the staff there…"   Read all 53 reviews
Group/Owner Bramley Care

Bramley House provides luxury care in a beautiful environment. Bramley House is in the bustling village of Mere, just beneath the South Downs. Mere has a lively range of shops and pubs, as well as a tearoom and a post office. At Bramley House, all… Read more about Bramley House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 42 Rooms
  • from £1,400 / week
Sutton Veny House Nursing Home

Sutton Veny, Warminster BA12 7BJ  11.3 miles away

9.9 50 reviews
"The Sutton Veny Staff have been excellent at supporting our family. Not just our mum but everyone close to her. Our mum has been supported…"   Read all 50 reviews

Sutton Veny House Nursing Home is situated in beautiful surroundings, providing an excellent location for a comfortable and tranquil retirement. Professional care is practiced within stylish interiors, with the team doing their utmost to ensure the… Read more about Sutton Veny House Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 28 Rooms
Eastbury House

Long Street, Sherborne, Sherborne DT9 3BZ  12.0 miles away

9.8 24 reviews
"We as a family can not recommend Eastbury House highly enough. After months of worry with Mum we now know she is safe and enjoying life.…"   Read all 24 reviews

Eastbury House is a privately run residential home for the elderly. It was established in 1974 and is situated in the centre of Sherborne within a few minutes level walk of the shops and the Abbey. The house, parts of which date back to the early… Read more about Eastbury House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 20 Rooms
  • from £1,200 / week
South Cary House

South Street, Castle Cary BA7 7ES  11.2 miles away

9.8 38 reviews
"I recently had the pleasure of visiting South Cary House, what a Beautiful Care Home and I must say, my experience was exceptional. The…"   Read all 38 reviews

South Cary House is a converted Grade II Georgian house, with redevelopment having made the most of its homely qualities to benefit older people with care needs. The focus is on quality of life at all times, taking pride in a good staff to residents… Read more about South Cary House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 23 Rooms
Highfield House Residential Care Home Ltd

High Street, Castle Cary BA7 7AN  11.1 miles away

9.7 61 reviews
"We have reached the first anniversary at Highfield. It hasn't been an easy year for my mother, a lot of anxiety which she brought with her.…"   Read all 61 reviews

Highfield House prides itself on delivering excellent standards of care and support to people in a residential setting. The house is a converted Grade II listed building that suits a comfortable lifestyle alongside the practice of skilled care provision.… Read more about Highfield House Residential Care Home Ltd

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • 22 Rooms
  • from £1,250 / week
St Denis Lodge

Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury SP7 8BS  4.7 miles away

9.6 36 reviews
"Huge thanks to the staff at St Denis for looking after mum so incredibly well. She couldn't have been loved and cared for more. She…"   Read all 36 reviews

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 own home environment. The care home offers a warm… Read more about St Denis Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 21 Rooms
Nazareth Lodge

Penny Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DE  7.8 miles away

9.5 48 reviews
"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

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. The team offers a happy, vibrant home with a thriving computer club, a la carte… Read more about Nazareth Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 24 Rooms
  • from £1,300 / week