Care Homes for Older People in and around Thornicombe

Upton Bay is a premier destination offering both residential respite stays and specialised dementia care through its unique memory lane community. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Dorset, Upton Bay provides a luxurious and welcoming environment… Read more about Barchester Upton Bay Care Home

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

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 that are experienced and compassionate. When you… Read more about Barchester Hyacinth House

Whitecliffe House is situated in the Georgian town of Blandford Forum. This small market town lies on the River Stour. The home is purpose-built in a courtyard setting and offers comfortable ensuite accommodation to residents. The town centre is within… Read more about Whitecliffe House

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 trial stays, short stays, convalescent care and… Read more about Magna Care Centre

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 accommodation overlooking the well maintained large… Read more about Larks Leas Rest Home

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 of life care. A short drive from the seaside of… Read more about The Potteries

This beautiful, purpose-built home offers residential, nursing and dementia care to 84 residents. Oakdale lies just a few minutes' drive from Poole town centre and Canford Heath. It is situated close to local amenities and recreational outlets and is… Read more about Oakdale Care Home

Located at the foot of Hambledon Hill in the heart of North Dorset, Millbrook House is an elegant, spacious Georgian residence set in two acres of beautiful gardens in the village of Child Okeford. Millbrook House provides excellent care in a homely… Read more about Millbrook House Residential Care Home

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 Hamberley Care Homes, who were awarded Residential… Read more about Upton Manor Care Home

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 Dorset’s beautiful beaches and countryside. The Links… Read more about The Links Care Home

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 specialist needs, thanks to a skilled and… Read more about Castle Farm Care Home

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 home provides nursing, dementia, residential, and… Read more about Blandford Grange Care Home

Pine Martin Grange offers homely comforts in a luxury setting. The ground floor is arranged for people with residential needs, many rooms having patio doors opening onto landscaped gardens. The first floor is specifically designed to meet the needs of… Read more about Pine Martin Grange Care Home

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 the area and receives many personal referrals from… Read more about Forest Hill House Nursing Home

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 lush greenery, it is a home from home for residents… Read more about Mile Oak Rest Home

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, support workers, domestics, cooks, activities… Read more about Figbury Lodge

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 areas where residents can socialise or relax,… Read more about Dorset House

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 with extensive skills. Quality care in a homely… Read more about Burwood Nursing Home

Southmead benefits from a scenic location that is ideal for a peaceful retirement, at the same time as allowing full-time access to a skilled and friendly team who are well-informed on each resident's needs. With an ongoing focus on quality, full… Read more about Southmead

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

Wimborne Manor is the newest addition to the Morar Living family—a thoughtfully designed care home where comfort, community, and compassionate care come together. Purpose-built with residents in mind, Wimborne Manor offers a warm, welcoming environment… Read more about Wimborne Manor