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NHS in West Dorset Area

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Browse 28 West Dorset Area NHS

Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 1,115 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,366 per week

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Castle View

Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH

1098 Reviews

19 1

"From arrival very welcoming, professional & helpful... to a person... and although Hazel passed away (29/6/26) after only 2 weeks she was..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,369 / week57 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Built within Poundbury, Castle View reflects the character of one of Dorset’s thoughtfully designed communities. Spacious, light-filled and architecturally striking, the home offers residential and nursing... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Residential Care

Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home

Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG

9.997 Reviews

20 1

"Abby View looked after my wife for over a year. They were excellent with her care and were also very friendly to me,..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,376 / week52 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

For almost 30 years, Abbey View has provided residential and nursing care in the historic Dorset town of Sherborne. Just a short walk from the town's abbey, shops and cafés, the home enjoys a setting... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Residential Care

Selwood House Care Home

Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN

9.925 Reviews

13 2

"I come into Selwood House twice a week as i do companionship care with one of the residents, I am impressed with all the care staff they..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,650 / week85 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 and... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Signature House

2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR

9.860 Reviews

33 3

"As I live in florida, this has been my second visit to Signature House to see my Mother, who has been a resident for over 2 years now. Both..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,700 / week48 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 Amica... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care
Dementia Nursing Care

St James' Park Care Home

Higher Street, Bradpole, Bridport DT6 3EU

9.8116 Reviews

"My mum has been with St James five months now. I can honestly say my mum is receiving wonderful care. The home is incredibly well run,..."Read all 116 reviews

from £1,399 / week31 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 offering... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Residential Care

Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DQ

9.860 Reviews

"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 / week51 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 stimulation,... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Weymouth Manor Nursing Home

Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 0TX

9.836 Reviews

"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 / week66 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 the... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

The Old Vicarage Care Home

Leigh, Sherborne DT9 6HL

9.592 Reviews

13 1

"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 / week41 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 comfortable... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care

Somerleigh Court Nursing Home

Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ

9.543 Reviews

12 1

"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

Somerleigh Court is an award-winning nursing home located in the heart of Dorchester, providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, welcoming environment where residents are supported to live... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Fairfield House Residential Care Home

Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3HH

9.340 Reviews

16 1

"During our visit on 6th October to visit my sister Nicola, my partner and I were very pleased with the location of the home, the condition..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,750 / week36 Rooms

Group/Owner Safequarter Private Care Homes

Fairfield House is situated on a hillside overlooking Lyme Bay and Lyme Regis. The home is tastefully decorated and furnished throughout and offers several lounges, dining areas and conservatories to... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

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Casterbridge Manor

Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7AL

9.126 Reviews

"The staff at Casterbridge Manor really shine here. From the friendly receptionist and availability of manager/nurses is easy. If there are..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,100 / week64 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 friendly... Read more

Older Person Care
Younger Adult Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Shire House

Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3ES

9.955 Reviews

16 1

"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

from £1,250 / week22 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 achieved... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Maiden Castle House

12/14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester DT1 2NJ

9.873 Reviews

20 1

"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 / week66 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 those... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Eastbury House

Long Street, Sherborne DT9 3BZ

9.727 Reviews

"My Mum is very happy at Eastbury she was only meant to go in for a short stay but she likes it so much she wants to stay. She is being..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,350 / week23 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 Abbey. The... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Fairfield House

41 Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4AJ

9.658 Reviews

"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 58 reviews

from £1,300 / week37 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
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Cheriton Care Home

10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2EN

8.438 Reviews

15 1

"My dad has been here for a few weeks and is really enjoying it, and already been out on a trishaw ride to maiden castle. The staff are all..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,100 / week71 Rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Cheriton Care Home is a real home-from-home in the heart of Dorset’s county town of Dorchester. Comprising Badbury House and Maumbury House, offering high-quality, affordable residential, respite, reablement... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Mental Health Care

Coneygar Lodge

Coneygar Park, Bridport DT6 3BA

9.410 Reviews

"My mother has been a resident of Coneygar Lodge for two years now, and I cannot fault it. She is well looked after, and the staff are all..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,550 / week22 Rooms

Coneygar Lodge was acquired by a former RGN back in 1999 - she recognised that there were very few care homes that genuinely offer a homely caring environment where the happiness and care of the residents... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Bymead House

Axminster Road, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6BS

9.221 Reviews

18 1

"Bymead House is an excellent care home. My mother-in-law lived there for three contented years. The staff went out of their way to..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,687 / week30 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
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Residential Care

Garden House

Priestlands, Sherborne DT9 4HN

9.128 Reviews

12 1

"The Garden House provided us with a safe place for my father during a crisis period with our parents. We were all treated with respect and..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,000 / week14 Rooms

Garden House is an award winning home and is situated a short walk from the centre of Sherborne, a beautiful and historic town, local amenities and Doctors surgeries are just a short walk away. Residents... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care
Mental Health Care

Evergreens Lodge

Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3QZ

9.021 Reviews

16 1

"Very nice helpful staff , home lovely and clean, 5 stars for the food, plenty of it, always welcomed with a nice cup of tea or coffee,..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,100 / week39 Rooms

Group/Owner Nazareth Lodge Ltd

Evergreens Lodge in Sherborne provides care for up to 35 residents who benefit from charmingly decorated, light and airy rooms, most of which are en-suite. Ground floor rooms have garden access. The... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care
Learning Disability Care

Casterbridge Lodge

Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester DT2 9LG

8.95 Reviews

"I recently visited Casterbridge Lodge and was thoroughly impressed by their exceptional care and welcoming atmosphere. The director's..."Read all 5 reviews

from £1,663 / week35 Rooms

Group/Owner Pebblestones Ltd

Casterbridge Lodge is a residential care home in the village of Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester. The team provide compassionate care to up to 35 residents in a safe, warm and stimulating environment. Each... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
Permanent Care

Dementia Residential Care
Residential Care

Montrose Care Home

40 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW

7.67 Reviews

"For safety reasons the front door at Montrose is kept locked so I have to ring the bell every time I visit. I have never been greeted other..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,110 / week22 Rooms

Group/Owner Gingerbread Care Ltd

Set in peaceful, accessible gardens Montrose Care Home, Dorchester provides a safe and caring environment for elderly residents. Their residents enjoy a choice of seasonal nutritional menus freshly-prepared... Read more