Care Homes in East Dorset Area

Q: Which Care Homes in East Dorset Area have the highest Review Score?

Heathland House , Barchester Hyacinth House & Verwood House Care Home are some of the Care Homes with the highest Review Score in East Dorset Area.

Q: Which Care Homes in East Dorset Area offer Nursing Care?

Verwood House Care Home , Fernhill & Barchester Moors Manor Care Home are some of the 7 Nursing Homes in East Dorset Area.

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Heathland House

Oakdene Care Home

8.4

Wimborne Manor

8.7

- Browse 32 East Dorset Area Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4 Total 1,195 Reviews Avg. starting price £1,449 per week

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Holmwood Rest Home

39 Chine Walk, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8PR

16 Rooms

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Summerhill Residential Home

46 Glenwood Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0ER

9.3 37 reviews

from £1,350 / week
15 Rooms

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Districts in Dorset

Districts in Dorset

Weymouth & Portland Area

Postal Towns in East Dorset Area

Postal Towns in East Dorset Area

Ferndown

Verwood

Wimborne Minster

Types of Care Homes in East Dorset Area

Types of Care Homes in East Dorset Area

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Type of Care

Bariatric Care/Obesity

Convalescent Care

Day Care

Residential Care

Dementia Residential Care

Dementia / Alzheimer's

Eating Disorders

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Learning Disability / Autism

Visual / Hearing Impairment

Short Term / Respite Care

Stroke

Younger Adults

COPD / Pulmonary Disease

Facilities & Services

Type of Owner

Voluntary / Not for Profit

Type of Care Home

Best Care Homes (9.5+ Review Score)

Luxury Care Homes

CQC Rated Outstanding Care Homes

CQC Rated Good Care Homes

Care Homes with Bed Vacancies

Care Homes with Reviews

Care Homes with a Video

Care Homes with a 360 Virtual Tour

Frequently Asked Questions about East Dorset Area Care Homes

Care home costs in East Dorset Area

Average care home costs in East Dorset Area 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 25 care homes with fees listed in East Dorset Area.

Type of Care Provided	East Dorset Area	Dorset	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,432	£1,354	£1,300	£1,304
Residential Dementia Care	£1,510	£1,410	£1,335	£1,341
Nursing Care	£1,789	£1,611	£1,559	£1,550
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,955	£1,620	£1,576	£1,573
All Care Types	£1,449	£1,361	£1,310	£1,316

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 East Dorset Area Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 23 care homes with fees listed

£1,432 per week

5.8% above Dorset average
10.2% above England average
9.8% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 18 care homes with fees listed

£1,510 per week

7.1% above Dorset average
13.1% above England average
12.6% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 4 care homes with fees listed

£1,789 per week

11.0% above Dorset average
14.8% above England average
15.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 1 care homes with fees listed

£1,955 per week

20.7% above Dorset average
24.0% above England average
24.3% above UK average

How many Care Homes are there in East Dorset Area?

There are 32 Care Homes in East Dorset Area, including 8 Nursing Homes & 24 Residential Care Homes.

Which Care Homes in East Dorset Area have the highest Review Score?

Heathland House, Barchester Hyacinth House & Verwood House Care Home are some of the Care Homes with the highest Review Score in East Dorset Area.

Which Care Homes in East Dorset Area offer Nursing Care?

Verwood House Care Home, Fernhill & Barchester Moors Manor Care Home are some of the 7 Nursing Homes in East Dorset Area.

How many Care Homes offer Dementia Care in East Dorset Area?

There are 23 Care Homes offering Dementia Care in East Dorset Area including Heathland House, Verwood House Care Home & Fernhill.

Which Care Homes offer Respite Care in East Dorset Area?

Respite Care is offered by 26 Care Homes in East Dorset Area including Heathland House, Barchester Hyacinth House & Verwood House Care Home.

How many Care Home listings in East Dorset Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 24 Care Homes listed with Reviews.

Which Care Homes in East Dorset Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which Care Homes in East Dorset Area have won a carehome.co.uk 2025 Top 20 Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2025 Top 20 Care Home Awards in East Dorset Area include Heathland House.