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 31 care homes with fees listed in West Dorset Area.

Type of Care Provided	West Dorset Area	Dorset	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,345	£1,342	£1,296	£1,299
Residential Dementia Care	£1,369	£1,398	£1,331	£1,337
Nursing Care	£1,514	£1,610	£1,557	£1,546
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,400	£1,618	£1,574	£1,568
All Care Types	£1,345	£1,348	£1,306	£1,312

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

£1,345 per week

0.2% above Dorset average
3.8% above England average
3.5% above UK average

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

£1,369 per week

2.1% below Dorset average
2.9% above England average
2.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 8 care homes with fees listed

£1,514 per week

6% below Dorset average
2.8% below England average
2.1% below UK average

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

£1,400 per week

13.5% below Dorset average
11.1% below England average
10.7% 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 & Barchester Trinity Manor 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 & Queen Charlotte 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 Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home, Selwood House Care Home & Queen Charlotte 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, Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home & Selwood House 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 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Care Homes in West Dorset Area

- Browse 36 West Dorset Area Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.3 Total 1,244 Reviews Avg. starting price £1,345 per week

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