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Buxton House

423b Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 0QJ
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Buxton House, Weymouth

Buxton House is a warm and welcoming residential and dementia care home in Weymouth, Dorset. With a light and airy atmosphere, the home allows residents to live their lives as if in the comfort of their own homes whilst being cared for by committed, professionally trained staff.

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 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

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)

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9.7

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.

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Review from Melvyn B (Husband of Resident) published on 21 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The activities team are fantastic in what they do for the resident's.

The food on some day's is like school dinners on a bad day

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Kirsty M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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From start to current date my dad has recved wonderful care, all staff are friendley, suportive, caring and knowledgeable.
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.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Megan M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience at Buxton house has been great! From before moving in to moving in. My Dad has been treated like he has been here for years and not weeks.
Food is great and the activity time table has plenty of variety.

Took the fear of the unknown away.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from A W (Friend of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Fiona C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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I would like to thank your staff for being so very caring and positive. It was my mums birthday yesterday and several members of staff came into her room with a cake and items that had been delivered from members of the family. They sang to her and then one member helped her open a present from the home.

Buxton House staff often go above and beyond and I have found them to be very communicative too. Thank you for being so kind.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted that your mum enjoyed her birthday celebration and that our team could help make the day special.

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...  

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Review from Karen A (Wife of Resident) published on 3 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the time my husband came into Buxton House for respite, I felt so at ease with the staff. The love and care given to the residents is second to none and when he was offered a full time care plan I was relieved he would be taken care by the lovely staff. The dedication and expertise of the management right down to the marvellous cook and all in behind the scenes its like a working family.

Thank-you all.

Reply from Phillip Smith, Director of Residential Care at Buxton House

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. The team at Buxton House will be delighted when they see it. Thank you again

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Review from Trevor G (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Lauren and the staff out always helpful and put mum's needs first . They answer any questions we Have positively . Michelle , chantelle,sue and many others a're always friendly
Regards

Trevor

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Stephen B (Son of Resident) published on 17 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very well organised And friendly confident staff highly recommend

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Sue E (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Claire W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from S D (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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An all round exellent team

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from K D (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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From Mums feedback and our experiance Buxton House is doing a fantastic job.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Peter B (Husband of Resident) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, very good.

Staff very good.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Tony W (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Buxton House is an excellent choice of a residential Home. Words are not enough to tell the difference the staff made in the short time my father Roger was with them.
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"

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from G S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum moved in in September she has settled in and all the staff are lovely and kind. They are very helpful if you have a query about things. Mum is very happy there and had made new friends, which is nice.

I cannot fault it at all.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from Jaclyn B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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!

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from John B (Son of Resident) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Review from E B (Wife of Resident) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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!

Reply from Rachel Wood, Head of Customer Relations at Buxton House

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 September 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (21) & Events (0)

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  • 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...

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Awards / Recognitions (7)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Care South
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Care South
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Care South

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Meet the Team (1)

Lauren Taylor
Lauren TaylorJob Title:Home Manager

“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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