Friary House

26 Carlton Road North, Weymouth DT4 7PY
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8.9 21 Reviews
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Friary Care Home in Weymouth provides person-centred care to older people in a warm and friendly environment.

Rooms are comfortable and can be personalised for individual residents, who are encouraged to adorn their new home with all their personal belongings.

Activities are arranged for residents in order that they can go shopping, go to the cinema or visit a cafe for a nice cup of coffee.

The home's chef provides a daily menu of tasty and nutritious meals for people to enjoy. Any special dietary requirements can be taken care of.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 16 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £995 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £995 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1300

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Friary House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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

  • Shelly Sanders (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Pre-assessment
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (16)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • No restrictions

Parking

  • Car park at front of building

Friary House Reviews (21)

8.9

Friary House has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.855) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Friary House has 21 reviews.

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Review from Helena B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father originally stayed for 2 weeks respite while moving to the area. When the time came for him to be admitted to a care home following 6 weeks in hospital, seriously unwell, there was no other home that matched up to the kind of care he had received in respite. Despite his frailty on admission
and 2 years later he is still holding his own, and never he or the family have any regrets about our choice of home.
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Review from Jules B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my first encounter with the staff at Friary House I felt sure that my dad was in the safest of hands. Dad was extremely well cared for - personal care was fantastic, activities were amazing (birds of prey, chicks, sheep, ice cream van, trips out, fish and chips to name a few). Dietary requirement
met (delicious lunches, snacks, great variety). Health - regular visits from nurse practitioner and great communication at all times. All the staff have been incredible and I am so grateful for their kindness to my dad and my family too. An amazing team.
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Review from G H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent the last four weeks of her life in Friary House. She was well cared for by kind and compassionate staff. This kindness was extended to her family and we were able to visit at any time. The end-of-life care given by the manager and staff was exemplary and went a long way in easing my
mother's final days and hours. Knowing that she was in such a kind and caring home was very reassuring for us all.
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Review from Mary Teresa S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home are there for the residents, organising activities and trips out. My mother has thrived while living here and the staff are very attentive to the residents’ needs. The home is always welcoming, exceptionally clean and smells very pleasant. My sister and I were very relieved when we walked
into the home on a fact finding mission to find a suitable home for our mother. The other homes weren’t a patch on Friary House. It has made mum’s and our lives very happy.
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Review from Megan M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
U cannot describe the feeling of great reassurance we feel as a family knowing that our grandmother/mother is at Friary House. The care and compassion the staff have to give is immense.
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Review from B P (Son of Resident) published on 4 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Friary House as my mother's new home four years ago, having viewed a number of other care homes across Weymouth. We made the right decision. The standard of care that the team provide is simply outstanding. The staff have supported Mum's needs as an individual and kept me fully informed and
involved - giving me complete confidence that mum is safe and able to enjoy her daily life.
Friary is light and airy and isn't as large as some other homes, so the staff are able to make it feel like a family home.
Mum has taken part in frequent activities ranging from arts and crafts, themed events and musical entertainment (she loves to sing) and even had the chance to interact with birds of prey!
Cleanliness, maintenance, home-cooked food and personal care are all excellent.
The staff and management are very approachable. Mum feels 'loved' and cared for. The staff should take credit for making Friary such a wonderful, safe home for Mum through to end-of-life care.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thanks to the patience and willing helpfulness of the staff, I have arranged regular garden visits with Dad since May, whether a summer's evening beer together, an early morning visit before lunch or enjoying an afternoon in the sun, the staff never seem inconvenienced. Given the time needed to get
Dad organised and to help him on to the decking, the staff are always welcoming. Often my dad asks how I found this 'gem'. The atmosphere is warm, homely and intimate. Most of the staff have been there for many years and they all seem to know him well. A real gem.
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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 8 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The highest standard of care and healthcare was constantly provided to Mum over four and a half years. The environment is one of care, warmth, and friendship - as a home should be - and is combined with great attention to detail. It was Mum's home and she was very happy there. This is the best healthcare
and care culture that I have seen and experienced.
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Review from P D (Wife of Resident) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a very caring home. All the staff treat the residents with great kindness, dignity and respect. They consulted us whenever they wanted to, in regards to something in my husband's care. He was very content and enjoyed the various activities. Noting his life had been at sea, they enhanced his
life by taking him out for coffee where he could see the marina and boats. Also, to the esplanade to walk and see the sea. They also provided videos and CD's about ships, boats and watched them with him. As a family, we are very grateful for the care he was given and understanding when his health deteriorated.
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Review from Kay K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always smiling at whatever time of day.
They will ring the GP if anything is amiss with the service users.
They contact families for updates and look after the service users with any problems/anxiety/illness etc immediately.
I've booked my room already.
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Review from L B (Niece of Resident) published on 2 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Aunt was very reluctant to move into a care home as it meant admitting she could no longer cope.
Friary House have done everything possible to make this a positive experience and looked after her brilliantly. Thank you.
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Review from Barbara K (Resident) published on 2 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't believe how safe and happy I am living here.
The food, staff plus the good company plus the cat who keeps us company day and night.
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Review from Luigia C (Resident) published on 2 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I'm happy. Love it when my daughter comes for lunch.
My room is lovely, the staff are wonderful. Most of all I'm happy.
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Review from Pamela M (Sister of Resident) published on 2 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been very happy here.
She has all she needs.
The staff are so friendly and caring.
She never complains in fact just the reverse!
Whenever I visit I am greeted with a friendly smile.
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Review from S E (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff show human kindness and treat residents as individuals. There is a genuine sense of team spirit. Flexibility and welcome show to family and visitors is much appreciated. A homely atmosphere in the best sense.
A "very good" box would have been useful for all questions below. For "good" read "very
good" in most instances.
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Review from Clare M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was treated with absolute love, dignity and respect. She had comfort and companionship. As a family, we were kept informed of every aspect of her call.
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Review from H D (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly welcoming and caring home. The management team and staff were always kind to residents and always mindful of the resident's needs and preferences, treating them with dignity and respect at all times. They treated the family of residents with kindness and respect, were always polite and engaging.
Activities were frequent for residents both in and out of the home and inclusive of relatives. I would have no hesitation in recommending Friary House for residential care.
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Review from B P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother was a resident at Friary House. The staff were always friendly and went above and beyond for my mother. The home is clean. The food is all home cooked and the cakes lovely.
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Review from Helen W (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Godmother has been extremely happy living at Friary House since she moved there in July 2018. She is very happy with all aspects of her care, as am I. The staff are friendly, welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. We couldn't find a better home for her.
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Review from Louise C (Friend of Resident) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friary House is homely, the staff are friendly. The rooms are always clean and my friend has become a lot happier since she moved in over a year ago. It's good to know the care in the home has made an improvement to her well being.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.855)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.855) out of 10 for Friary House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.667 for Friary House is calculated as follows: ( (25 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.667
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.188 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Friary House is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 16 registered maximum number of service users is 3.2. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 3.2 = 0.938
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Feb 2025

Overall Inadequate

  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Well-led Inadequate
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Meet the Team (2)

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Shelly Sanders

Job Title: Registered manager Joined: 2002

I am the manager of Friary house. I oversee all the day-to-day running of the home. I make sure that all the policies and procedures are up to date and that all the staff abide by all of these. I make sure that we provide a high standard of care to all the residents. I audit and check on all care plans. I support staff when needed ensuring that their mental well-being is looked after. And ensuring that they are happy in their job.


Qualifications -


Level 5 diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care and children and young people’s services.


What do you enjoy most about working at Friary Care?


Seeing the residents happy and content. Working with my colleagues who are one of the best teams that I know.


Working under Peter Fry who is very supportive in everything.

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Beth Knight

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2004

I am the Deputy Manager of Friary House. Friary House is a 16-bedded home where I provide continuity of support, including tailoring care plans to suit the individual needs of our residents, aiding our Registered Manager of the home (Shelley Sanders) and the Director of both homes (Peter Fry), and encouraging every member of our fantastic team. I like to feel I can support everyone.


Qualifications -


Level 3 in In Lead Adult Care and Level 3 in Actives


Over the years I have taken on multiple responsibilities. I began work as a cleaner, continued as a carer and cook, and then transitioned into the wonderful role of organising activities for the residents, before assuming the role of Deputy Manager.


What do you enjoy most about working at Friary Care? -
Interacting with our amazing residents, supporting my colleagues, interacting with families, working closely with health care professionals, listening, and supporting our sister home where and when possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about Friary House

What types of Care is Friary House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Friary House have?

There are 16 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Friary House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Friary House to the centre of Weymouth?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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