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Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in West Dorset Area

 - Browse 17 West Dorset Area Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score)

Avg. Review Score 9.7 Total 1,048 Reviews

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Castle View
Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH 
9.9 95 reviews
Castle View, Dorchester, Dorset
"My Gran moved to Castle View just under 3 years ago, and I have been consistently impressed by the home during my visits in this time. I…"   Read all 95 reviews
  • from £1,369 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Thomas Hardy country is the setting for Castle View in Dorchester. This uniquely designed home is built on the Poundbury Estate with its links to the Duchy of Cornwall. The spacious reception area ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home
Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX 
9.9 53 reviews
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"My stay was excellent and I cannot fault any part of my stay there. My treatment as a respite person was a superb and I feel so much…"   Read all 53 reviews
  • from £1,900 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Dedicated staff members at Trinity Manor provide high-quality residential care for older people who would benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment. Trinity Manor ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG 
9.9 94 reviews
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"I found the care mum received was respectful and friendly. It was a very big change when mum went into residential care at 94 years, but…"   Read all 94 reviews
  • from £1,376 / week
  • 52 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Abbey View is ideally located in the historic English country town of Sherborne and is only a few minutes walk from the abbey, the old town and its amenities. Abbey View offers tasteful comfort in a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Selwood House Care Home
Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN 
9.9 23 reviews
Selwood House Care Home, Dorchester, Dorset
"Janice (the patient) and I (her visiting husband) were so impressed by the quality of care she received. The carers, mainly young men, were…"   Read all 23 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 85 Rooms
Group/Owner Country Court

Designed to be a real home-from-home for residents, Selwood House provides a luxury lifestyle, enabling people to continue living life the way they choose, with the added benefit of having company ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
St James' Park Care Home
Higher Street, Bradpole, Bridport DT6 3EU 
9.8 116 reviews
St James' Park Care Home, Bridport, Dorset
"Caring staff. Great engaging activities for physical and mental health. Clean and hygienic environment. Excellent food. Regular updates and…"   Read all 116 reviews
  • from £1,399 / week
  • 31 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Offering residential and nursing care, St James' Park Care Home, located in the charming village of Bradpole, near Bridport on the beautiful Jurassic Coast, is a friendly and welcoming care home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DQ 
9.8 60 reviews
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"This review is very long overdue! What can I say : the staff are exceptional, friendly, entertaining and caring. Not only have they…"   Read all 60 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 51 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Queen Charlotte Nursing Home is a care home specialising in dementia care. Set in a character property located amongst mature, manicured gardens, the home is decorated to offer sensory and tactile ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home
Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0TX 
9.8 36 reviews
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"My mum was admitted to Weymouth Manor as an emergency for respite care. She has been very well looked after in a beautiful environment.…"   Read all 36 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Weymouth Manor Nursing Home in Dorset provides exceptional residential, respite, nursing, and specialist dementia care, tailored to meet the diverse healthcare needs of its residents. Nestled in ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 
9.8 58 reviews
Signature House, Dorchester, Dorset
"My husband has been a resident at Signature House for four months now. He has settled in very well, and that is all due to the excellent…"   Read all 58 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Amica Care

Signature House is located in the heart of Dorchester and provides nursing care for residents who have physical mobility problems and those living with dementia. Signature House forms part of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Old Vicarage Care Home
Leigh, Sherborne DT9 6HL 
9.6 92 reviews
The Old Vicarage Care Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"Overall first rate in every respect. Clearly a professional care home with a strong emphasis on personal care. The Old Vicarage has a…"   Read all 92 reviews
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 41 Rooms
Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

The Old Vicarage Care Home is located in a scenic part of the Dorset countryside and offers a combination of friendliness and professionalism in order to help adults with care needs to enjoy a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ 
9.5 43 reviews
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home, Dorchester, Dorset
"When my husband first came to Somerleigh I was concerned he might find the change of lifestyle difficult. He had been used to an outdoor…"   Read all 43 reviews
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Welford Healthcare

Somerleigh Court is an award-winning nursing home in the heart of Dorchester. The team provides long-term nursing care (including dementia-friendly care), plus convalescence, post-operative care, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Shire House
Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3ES 
9.9 55 reviews
Shire House, Lyme Regis, Dorset
"Shire House is a wonderful residential care home. My aunt is always looked after superbly, with dignity, friendliness, humour and expert…"   Read all 55 reviews
  • 22 Rooms

Shire House offers a homely, safe and caring environment for older people, respecting their right to choose their own lifestyle and actively supporting them to realise their aspirations. This is ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Maiden Castle House
12/14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester DT1 2NJ 
9.8 73 reviews
Maiden Castle House, Dorchester, Dorset
"My father was a long-term resident at Maiden Castle House for the sixteen months before his death from Alzheimers. The care he was given…"   Read all 73 reviews
  • from £1,425 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Maiden Castle House is a welcoming, purpose-built residential and dementia care home in the heart of Dorset's county town. The home's experienced and well-trained team provides compassion care for ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Fairfield House
41 Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4AJ 
9.6 57 reviews
Fairfield House, Weymouth, Dorset
"We felt as a family extremely lucky to get our beloved sister/mother/grandmother a room at Fairfield for what we knew would be the last…"   Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 37 Rooms

Fairfield House is a registered care home with nursing, and provides high-quality care for people who experience cognitive difficulties or who have mental health problems. Based in a quiet village ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Grassington House
50 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PP 
9.6 21 reviews
Grassington House, Dorchester, Dorset
"From the very beginning up until the carehome suffered a devastating fire in January, the staff have gone above and beyond to make my nan…"   Read all 21 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 13 Rooms

Grassington House is a 13-bed, spacious semi-detached townhouse in Dorchester established as a care home in the mid-1980s. All meals are cooked within the home. There is an extensive menu and the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Eastbury House
Long Street, Sherborne, Sherborne DT9 3BZ 
9.6 24 reviews
Eastbury House, Sherborne, Dorset
"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
  • from £1,350 / week
  • 23 Rooms

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 ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Hyde Care Home
Walditch, Bridport DT6 4LB 
9.6 85 reviews
The Hyde Care Home, Bridport, Dorset
"Friendly staff. Good activities for the residents to enjoy. Lovely selection of food. Outside walks are always enjoyed.…"   Read all 85 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 28 Rooms

The Hyde care home in Bridport, Dorset care for people aged 65+ and can accommodate 28 people. The care home has a team of qualified, experienced staff who take time to understand and meet each ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care