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The home is arranged into five separate cottages, each featuring its own communal lounge, dining space, and fully equipped kitchen to create a welcoming, community atmosphere.
Bedrooms are spacious and thoughtfully designed, with many benefiting from private en-suite shower facilities. Stylish furnishings, coordinated décor, and soft furnishings help create a warm and...
Care Provided by Castleman House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Castleman House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Castleman 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 Dorset Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Deb Wiltshire (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
- We welcome the sharing of our community with local schools, churches and communities.
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1995
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
Visiting
- There are no restrictions on visiting. They welcome families and their pets to visit at any time.
Parking
- Parking is limited but available on site and also on the road.
Castleman House Reviews (1)
Castleman House has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.104) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Castleman House has 1 review.
My sister lives here and she loves it. The staff are wonderful & caring. Nothing is too difficult.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We warmly welcome the involvement of family members and believe that working together helps us provide the very best support for the people who live with us. It is wonderful to hear that your sister is happy here, and we appreciate your lovely comments about our caring and dedicated team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 January 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.
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Meet the Team (2)

I’ve been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years and have spent the last 15 years working as a Residential Manager in care settings. I still feel as passionate today as I did when I first started, and I feel very lucky to do a job I truly love.
Here at Castleman House, we pride ourselves on creating a real home from home. We’re more like one big family, where everyone is welcomed, supported, and valued—including families, friends, and even the much-loved furry members of the family.
I have a very open-door approach, so please feel free to come and chat with me anytime. Whether you have a question, a suggestion, or just want to say hello, I’m always happy to listen.
Our team is dedicated to making each day meaningful and enjoyable, supporting people to live well in a warm, relaxed, and friendly environment. And when someone comes to the end of their journey, we are here to provide gentle, dignified, and peaceful care—supporting not only the individual, but those closest to them too.

Hi, I'm Fiona, Deputy Manager at Castleman House.
For the past 10 years, I have been proud to be part of the Castleman House team. I am passionate about helping people live happy, fulfilling lives while maintaining their independence, dignity, and freedom to make their own choices.
Working alongside Deb and our dedicated team, I help ensure that every resident receives outstanding person-centred care tailored to their individual needs. I particularly enjoy building strong relationships with residents and their families, and I believe that compassion, trust, and good communication are at the heart of excellent care.
Whether you'd like to ask a question, share feedback, or simply have a chat, my door is always open. I'm here to support residents, families, and colleagues in any way I can.
Frequently Asked Questions about Castleman House
What types of Care is Castleman House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Castleman House have?
There are 48 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Castleman House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Castleman House to the centre of Blandford Forum?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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