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

Castle View , Maiden Castle House & Selwood House Care Home are some of the Care Homes with the highest Review Score in West Dorset Area.

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

Castle View , St James' Park Care Home & Weymouth Manor Nursing Home are some of the 11 Nursing Homes in West Dorset Area.

Care Homes in West Dorset Area

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- Browse 36 West Dorset Area Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4 Total 1,206 Reviews Avg. starting price £1,299 per week

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The Hayes

Culverhayes, Long Street, Sherborne DT9 3ED

Care Provided
Long Term/Permanent
Short Term/Respite
Older Person Care
Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Learning Disability / Autism
Physical Disability
Palliative Care
Mental Health
Visual / Hearing Impairment
50 Rooms

Coneygar Lodge

Coneygar Park, Bridport DT6 3BA

9.4 8 reviews

Care Provided
Long Term/Permanent
Short Term/Respite
Older Person Care
Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Palliative Care
22 Rooms
from £1,550 / week

Culliford House

Icen Way, Dorchester DT1 1ET

1 review

Care Provided
Long Term/Permanent
Short Term/Respite
Older Person Care
Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Mental Health
25 Rooms
from £1,250 / week

Wolfeton Manor

East Hill, Charminster, Dorchester DT2 9QL

9.7 63 reviews

Care Provided
Long Term/Permanent
Short Term/Respite
Older Person Care
Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Learning Disability / Autism
Physical Disability
Palliative Care
Visual / Hearing Impairment
Eating Disorders
31 Rooms
from £1,440 / week

Encombe Respite Service

5 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW

Care Provided
Short Term/Respite
Residential Care
Younger Adults
Learning Disability / Autism
Physical Disability
Visual / Hearing Impairment
8 Rooms

Rawleigh House

The Avenue, Sherborne DT9 3AJ

Care Provided
Long Term/Permanent
Residential Care
Younger Adults
Learning Disability / Autism
Physical Disability
Mental Health
Visual / Hearing Impairment
7 Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions about West Dorset Area Care Homes

Care home costs in West Dorset Area

Average care home costs in West 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 30 care homes with fees listed in West Dorset Area.

Type of Care Provided	West Dorset Area	Dorset	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,299	£1,321	£1,268	£1,272
Residential Dementia Care	£1,328	£1,392	£1,304	£1,310
Nursing Care	£1,387	£1,567	£1,530	£1,521
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,292	£1,609	£1,553	£1,549
All Care Types	£1,299	£1,327	£1,279	£1,285

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 West Dorset Area Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 31 care homes with fees listed

£1,299 per week

1.7% below Dorset average
2.4% above England average
2.1% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 19 care homes with fees listed

£1,328 per week

4.6% below Dorset average
1.8% above England average
1.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 7 care homes with fees listed

£1,387 per week

11.5% below Dorset average
9.3% below England average
8.8% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 5 care homes with fees listed

£1,292 per week

19.7% below Dorset average
16.8% below England average
16.6% below UK average

How many Care Homes are there in West Dorset Area?

There are 36 Care Homes in West Dorset Area, including 12 Nursing Homes & 24 Residential Care Homes.

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

Castle View, Maiden Castle House & Selwood House Care Home are some of the Care Homes with the highest Review Score in West Dorset Area.

Which Care Homes in West Dorset Area offer Nursing Care?

Castle View, St James' Park Care Home & Weymouth Manor Nursing Home are some of the 11 Nursing Homes in West Dorset Area.

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

There are 26 Care Homes offering Dementia Care in West Dorset Area including Selwood House Care Home, Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home & Weymouth Manor Nursing Home.

Which Care Homes offer Respite Care in West Dorset Area?

Respite Care is offered by 35 Care Homes in West Dorset Area including Castle View, Selwood House Care Home & Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home.

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

There are 32 Care Homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 2 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which Care Homes in West 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 West Dorset Area include Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home.