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Buxton House has 64 ensuite single bedrooms, divided into four wings to create a homely feel. Each wing has its own spacious lounge/diner and...
Care Provided by Buxton House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Buxton House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care South
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Lauren Taylor(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Buxton House Reviews (116)
Buxton House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buxton House has 116 reviews.
The food on some day's is like school dinners on a bad day
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoy the wonderful work our activities team does for our residents. We also appreciate your honest comments about the food, and we'll make sure these are shared with our catering team as we continue to improve the dining experience for everyone.
The activities are outstanding, so many different options and care going into what is planned.
My father loves the food options and is care is excellent.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your Dad is enjoying the care, activities, and meals, and that our team has made such a positive difference. Your appreciation means a great deal to us, and we'll be sure to share your comments with the staff.
Food is great and the activity time table has plenty of variety.
Took the fear of the unknown away.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your dad has felt so welcome from the very beginning. It's wonderful to know the food, activities, and support have helped take away the fear of the unknown. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
From the beginning of Mum moving in all of the staff have been very friendly & helpful. Staff are very kind & attention to detail is paramount - it the little things that matter the most. If anything isn't quite right/need to discuss something, there is always someone to make time to do this.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your mum has felt supported since moving in. Our team takes great pride in providing compassionate care and attention to the little details that make a difference every day. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful for your trust in us.
The team of carers looked after my friend with so much care over the last 3+ years. She had been in and out of different care homes/hospitals but Buxton House delivered a warm and caring home for her in her last years. She enjoyed many of the activities and outings offered when health permitted, sadly she had few old friends visiting as distance a problem.
Thank you for your kind words. We are honoured to have provided your friend with a warm and caring home. It is wonderful to hear that she enjoyed many of the activities and outings when her health allowed. Your appreciation means a great deal to our team, and we are grateful that you took the time to share your experience.
Buxton House staff often go above and beyond and I have found them to be very communicative too. Thank you for being so kind.
Your kind words about our staff's care, positivity and communication mean a great deal to us. Thank you for trusting Buxton House with your...
Thank-you all.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. The team at Buxton House will be delighted when they see it. Thank you again
Regards
Trevor
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you feel supported and that your mum's needs are always put first. Your feedback means a lot to the whole team, and we truly appreciate your support.
Very well organised And friendly confident staff highly recommend
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really glad to hear you found everything well organised and that our team made a positive impression. Your recommendation means a lot to us, thank you once again.
My 1st impression on visiting Buxton House was the warm welcome I received from all members of staff. This was exactly the same as my 2nd visit. Totally welcoming environment with friendly, attentive and efficient staff. All very willing to help and clearly enjoy working at Buxton. The environment is clean, well-staffed, and well-managed. The staff are knowledgeable about mum and her needs. Very impressed.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that both of your visits were such positive experiences and that our team made you feel welcome and supported. It means a great deal to know you feel confident in the care and attention we provide to your mum, we'll be sure to share your feedback with the whole team.
all the staff are so perlight always happy to help. Grandad alway's say how lovely everyone is and always so caring. Grandad is so happy here.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It really means a lot to our whole team to hear that your grandad feels happy and well cared for here. We'll be sure to share your lovely words with all the staff. Knowing that families feel supported and that residents are happy makes what we do incredibly rewarding. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback.
An all round exellent team
Many thanks for your lovely review. I am so pleased to read that you think the team are excellent, I will share this with them as I know they will be very grateful. Thank you once again, it means a lot.
From Mums feedback and our experiance Buxton House is doing a fantastic job.
Many thanks for your kind review. I will share this with the whole team as I know they will be very grateful. Thank you once again, means a lot.
Staff very good.
Many thanks for your recent review, I'll be sure to share it with the whole team as I know it'll gratefully received. Many thanks once again.
Our experience of Buxton House was that we cannot speak highly enough of all the staff we have had contact with. We found the facilities and surroundings at Buxton House to be excellent.
Thank you so much for for kind review. I am so pleased to read such positive feedback, I will share your review with the whole team as I know it will be gratefully received. Thank you once again, it means a lot.
Their support, caring, kindness and dedication was beyond measure and will never be forgotton
All staff were truley amazing, and they should never underestimate the difference they made to my Father and our whole family. My son said "welcome from staff made him feel he was in a hotel"
Thank you so much for your lovely review, It's so lovely to read that you found the team to be supportive, caring, kind and dedicated - everything we strive to be at Buxton house. I will share your review with the whole team as I know it will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks again, it means a lot.
I cannot fault it at all.
Thank you so much for your review. I am so pleased that Mum has settled in well and that you feel that all the staff are lovely and kind. I will pass on your very lovely feedback as I know it means a lot to the team, thank you again.
Caring for another one with their well being who cannot quite do it for themselves anymore is extremely important, tricky, kindhearted, and much more. Within my experience here I have seen the staff perform, care, work in the best caring way, showing such thought and difference there at the Buxton House I know my Grandad is in wonderful, safe, loving hands having a jolly time with the time he has left. Thank You Everyone at Buxton House and all your efforts!
What a wonderful review, thank you so much. I am so pleased that you feel your Grandad is in safe hands. I'll be sure to pass on your kind words, I know it means a lot to the whole team at Buxton House, thank you once again.
My experience has been nothing short of amazing. Within just a few short visits, it became clear the level of care is extremely high. All of the staff, at all levels, are absolutely fabulous. It is evident that they all genuinely care about the wellbeing of their residents.
What a wonderful review, thank you so much. I am so pleased that your experience has been nothing short of amazing. I'll be sure to pass on your kind words, I know it means a lot to the team, thank you once again.
I want to thank all the staff who have cared for my husband during his stay. The care and concern shown by every member of staff has been without fault. There is a warm caring atmosphere throughout the home, and nothing is too much trouble. Many thanks to the manager and the team!
Thank you for your recent review, it is so lovely to read that you feel our care for your husband has been without fault and that there is a warm and caring atmosphere throughout the home. The team will be so pleased with this feedback, it really does mean a lot, so thank you again.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 September 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (21) & Events (0)
- 02 Jun 2026
Dorset care home residents delighted in a memorable musical afternoon created especially for them by the BSO, Care South and JPMorganChase. Hosted at JPMorganChase’s Bournemouth campus, the midweek event included...
- 27 May 2026
Communities across the south of England gathered at Care South’s care homes to share experiences and raise awareness during Dementia Action Week. Karen Hodges, Group Dementia Lead for Care South,...
- 08 May 2026
A retired midwife living in a Weymouth care home visited a hospital’s maternity unit as part of a special wish to honour her 40-year career. Lin, who lives in Buxton...
There are no upcoming events for Buxton House.
Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Care South
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Buxton House.
Meet the Team (1)

“I have worked in the Health and Social Care sector since I was old enough to be employed; whilst continuing to study, develop and achieve the skills and qualifications I have.
I began my career working with Care South as a Care Assistant and progressed to my present role as Home Manager of Buxton House. I initially began my journey at Buxton House and worked across the company in different locations – I am so glad to be back!
Ensuring every day is meaningful for the people we care for is what drives me and the team at Buxton House to give the best possible service.
We aim to support our residents and be involved in the care we provide; to enhance their independence in confidence, knowing we can support them with our person-centred approach.
I am proud and fortunate to be part of a fun, professional and caring team who work above and beyond expectations consistently.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Buxton House
What types of Care is Buxton House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Buxton House have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Buxton House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Buxton House to the centre of Weymouth?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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