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Avg. Review Score 9.6 Total 586 Reviews

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Castle View
Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH 
10 93 reviews
Castle View, Dorchester, Dorset
"From the moment my husband was transferred by ambulance to Castle View nursing home, he was warmly welcomed and immediately made to feel…"   Read all 93 reviews
  • 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
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DQ 
9.9 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
  • Nursing Care 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
St James' Park Care Home
Higher Street, Bradpole, Bridport DT6 3EU 
9.8 114 reviews
St James' Park Care Home, Bridport, Dorset
"Since mum moved to St James, we have felt completely reassured by the kindness and professionalism of the team. The home is…"   Read all 114 reviews
  • Nursing Care from £1,864 / 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
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG 
9.8 89 reviews
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"I have been at Abbey View since the 27th February, firstly on a respite contract and now on a permanent contract. I have found all the…"   Read all 89 reviews
  • 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
Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 
9.7 56 reviews
Signature House, Dorchester, Dorset
"My mother was a resident of Signature House Care Home from late 2024 until her passing in early 2026. My brother and I performed a detailed…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • Nursing Care 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
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ 
9.7 42 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 42 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
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home
Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0TX 
9.6 33 reviews
Weymouth Manor Nursing Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"Very friendly staff, nice relaxing atmosphere. Building in good repair and modern. Lovely areas to go and sit like the sunroom and the…"   Read all 33 reviews
  • Nursing Care 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
Casterbridge Manor
Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7AL 
8.9 25 reviews
Casterbridge Manor, Dorchester, Dorset
"Overall I rate Casterbridge Manor as good. However, there are two points that need attention: 1. The friend that IU regularly visit once a…"   Read all 25 reviews
  • Nursing Care from £1,250 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Pebblestones Ltd

Casterbridge Manor is set in the picturesque village of Cerne Abbas near Dorchester. The home offers the highest standard in residential, nursing and specialist dementia care, in a warm, safe and ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Fairfield House
41 Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4AJ 
9.6 54 reviews
Fairfield House, Weymouth, Dorset
"My Mother came into Fairfield after nine weeks of hospital care after breaking her hip and leg. That was August 2025 She has had excellent…"   Read all 54 reviews
  • Nursing Care from £1,350 / week
  • 37 Rooms
Group/Owner Fairfield Care (West Dorset) Ltd

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
Bymead House
Axminster Road, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6BS 
9.0 19 reviews
Bymead House, Bridport, Dorset
"I did not have the opportunity to inspect this nursing home before my hurried arrival from hospital. However, I was immediately aware of a…"   Read all 19 reviews
  • Nursing Care from £1,687 / week
  • 30 Rooms

Bymead House is a true home from home in the beautiful seaside village of Charmouth in Dorset. The focus is on personal choice, individual freedom and comprehensive care, which is shared by all staff ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care

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