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Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF  8.5 miles away
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 122 reviews
Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"From the moment you walk in the door all contacts with staff are absolutely wonderful. From reception to my brothers floor. God forbid if I…"   Read all 122 reviews
  • from £1,433 / week
  • 62 Rooms
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, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Upton Bay Care Home
1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY  10.5 miles away
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 108 reviews
Barchester Upton Bay Care Home, Poole, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Our Dad has been at Upton Bay recently. We visit very regularly. Dad has always been clean, impeccably dressed is very well cared for. The…"   Read all 108 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

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, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Barchester Hyacinth House
179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ  11.1 miles away
9.9 40 reviews
Barchester Hyacinth House, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"Wow! My Aunt has just finished her 2 weeks respite stay at Hyacinth house and I couldn't recommend this home highly enough. The…"   Read all 40 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 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  10.1 miles away
9.9 156 reviews
Magna, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"Everytime I have visited my brother I have always come away with the feeling that there could not be a better caer home to be in. Entering…"   Read all 156 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Upton Manor Care Home
1 Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NJ  9.2 miles away
9.9 58 reviews
Upton Manor Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"On visiting my friend Margaret, I have found the staff very polite and friendly, also the care home is very clean. Nice to see you have…"   Read all 58 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Potteries
187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES  9.8 miles away
9.8 150 reviews
The Potteries, Broadstone, Dorset
"My mother has been a resident at The Potteries for over three years and I am pleased with the care she receives. Mum is physically disabled…"   Read all 150 reviews
  • from £1,645 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Larks Leas Rest Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE  2.4 miles away
9.8 41 reviews
Larks Leas Rest Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"Lovely, comfortable, warm + welcoming. Becky, manageress, couldn't have been more helpful + accommodating. All staff were friendly and…"   Read all 41 reviews
  • 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
Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ  2.2 miles away
9.8 75 reviews
Whitecliffe House, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"My dad came in for respite for 2 weeks and my mum joined the next day. They are so happy and look so much better. The staff are so friendly…"   Read all 75 reviews
  • from £1,280 / week
  • 31 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Oakdale Care Home
Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ  11.3 miles away
9.8 92 reviews
Oakdale Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"My Father Neville spent his last couple of months at Oakdale ,the care and attention he recieved was excellent,from Lesley the manager…"   Read all 92 reviews
  • 84 Rooms
Group/Owner Welford Healthcare

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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE  9.5 miles away
9.7 136 reviews
The Links Care Home, Broadstone, Dorset
"My friend is happy in The Links. Staff are amazing - food is great. Range of activities is wonderful.…"   Read all 136 reviews
  • from £1,390 / week
  • 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
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care

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Pine Martin Grange Care Home
Sandford Road, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7AJ  9.1 miles away
9.5 69 reviews
Pine Martin Grange Care Home, Wareham, Dorset
"Pine Martin Grange has a very friendly and caring feel from the moment you step through the door. Mum is made to feel loved by all who come…"   Read all 69 reviews
  • from £1,937 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Castle Farm Care Home
Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole BH16 6BZ  6.4 miles away
9.5 29 reviews
Castle Farm Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"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 / week
  • 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 ... 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  7.6 miles away
9.4 23 reviews
Forest Hill House Nursing Home, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"I am extremely pleased with the way my mother of 92 is being looked after. The staff and management are very friendly and helpful to her.…"   Read all 23 reviews
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
Blandford Grange Care Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE  2.4 miles away
9.3 80 reviews
Blandford Grange Care Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"We have been incredibly grateful to Blandford Grange Care home for the exceptional care our uncle has received. From the very beginning,…"   Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,588 / week
  • 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, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Mile Oak Rest Home
2 The Acorns, Wimborne Minster BH21 2EU  10.4 miles away
9.2 20 reviews
Mile Oak Rest Home, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"Since coming here from living at home, I feel very well supported. Although I am older, I still feel young, and the carers certainly make…"   Read all 20 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 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
Dorset House
Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4HL  10.9 miles away
9.8 104 reviews
Dorset House, Poole, Dorset
"The staff at Dorset House have been very helpful at all times for my mother. Unfortunately, Mum lost her fight for life on the 31st of…"   Read all 104 reviews
  • from £1,230 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Wimborne Manor
2 Lonsdale Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 2GA  10.0 miles away
8.7 4 reviews
Wimborne Manor, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"The transfer to the home was very smooth. Staff very welcoming and very helpful in helping her to settle in.…"   Read all 4 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Millbrook House Residential Care Home
The Hollow, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum DT11 8EY  6.6 miles away
8.6 24 reviews
Millbrook House Residential Care Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"Millbrook House is a residential care home second to none. Having visited four or five care homes in the area with a view to my Mother…"   Read all 24 reviews
  • from £1,500 / week
  • 33 Rooms
Group/Owner Bramley Care

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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Burwood Nursing Home
100 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AL  9.9 miles away
8.6 34 reviews
Burwood Nursing Home, Broadstone, Dorset
"1. The respite stay was very useful to me as my pain level was poor until I saw my GP. - Medication was increased and monitored. The…"   Read all 34 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 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  8.5 miles away
9.5 48 reviews
Nazareth Lodge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
"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 / week
  • 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. The team offers a happy, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Dragonfly Care Home
56 High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage BH18 9BN  9.2 miles away
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 29 Rooms
Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Castleman Plus
Heddington Drive, Blandford Forum DT11 7HX  2.5 miles away
  • from £1,695 / week
  • 16 Rooms
Older Person Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Two Cedars
81 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AF  9.9 miles away
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 17 Rooms
Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Park Lodge
18 Ridgeway, Broadstone BH18 8EA  9.7 miles away
7 reviews
  • from £1,000 / week
  • 17 Rooms
Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care