
Thank you Kingsley Court for making an emotional time so much easier and looking out for us all!Jane A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are very caring and helpful and nothing is too much troubleN L(Son of Resident/Service User)

My mother is very well looked after and treated with great dignityC T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Thank you Kingsley Court for making an emotional time so much easier and looking out for us all!Jane A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are very caring and helpful and nothing is too much troubleN L(Son of Resident/Service User)

My mother is very well looked after and treated with great dignityC T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Kingsley Court Residential Home is a detached residence of character, providing spacious accommodation for eighteen residents, and is situated on the Dorchester Road in Weymouth. The home has ample car parking on the forecourt and at the rear they have an attractive ‘sun trap’ garden for the residents use.
The Home is close to the Post Office and shops at Lodmoor, and Greenhill Gardens which overlook the sea are only a...
Care Provided by Kingsley Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 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
- Convalescent 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
Fees included everything apart from newspaper, haircut, chiropodist.
Contact Kingsley Court 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
- Friary Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Erika Pagdanganan (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (17)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- No restriction on visiting.
Parking
- Large car park at front of the building off main road.
Kingsley Court Reviews (24)
Over all time Kingsley Court has 24 reviews.
The time had come for us to look for a ‘home’ for our dear mum - after looking and visiting a few we walked into Kingsley Court and my sister-in-law and I both looked at each other and smiled! It was that instant - just a feel! From when I’d spoken to them to arrange a visit to them greeting us it was all so welcoming and relaxed! The pre-visit from the manager made Mum feel assured that she would be welcomed and cared for and we all felt the manager was listening to Mum carefully on her needs! Both residents and staff all looked happy! Kingsley is a smaller home (16 residents) which is perfect for our mum! Her room (with en-suite) is airy and bright. Mum tells us the food is really good too! Whenever I ring the home the office staff are also extremely friendly and we are always made welcome and phone taken to mum if needed! After 4 weeks we know we’ve found mums home! Thank you Kingsley Court for making an emotional time so much easier and looking out for us all!
Good care and food.
Thank you very much for your review. It’s always helpful so we can improve where necessary.
The food is excellent and nothing is too much trouble for the dedicated team of carers.
I am always made to feel welcome on my regular visits, as are my husband and other relatives and friends on their visits.
I really feel that we could not have chosen a better care home for my mum.
My mother (once she had settled after a couple of weeks) stated - the girls are lovely and help me and the food is lovely.
She is now well-settled and enjoys the company of the residents and staff.
My mother is very well looked after and treated with great dignity. The room is bright and clean with excellent furniture and where she also has some of her own furnishings. The care staff are excellent and my mother is always dressed well. The care home also takes the residents out for meals at local cafes and lay on many activities. Last, but not least, the food is very good and residents have a choice of meal.
While the parking is easy. delays in answering the front door or telephone can be extremely lengthy.
It would be an improvement to be offered a cup of tea/coffee to enjoy with the resident whilst visiting and I'd appreciate being able to make an impromptu visit if passing.
Encouraging activities for bedridden patients would be a bonus.
Overall, I am happy that my mother is in a warm, caring environment and treated with dignity and respect.
We are lucky to have found such a caring, efficient and happy home for her.
The staff seem to genuinely care about us as well as for the residents and to show patience and kindness towards them.
When Mum and Dad were struggling at home, staff did not hesitate to provide additional care and support.
I cannot praise the home enough! Thank you Kingsley, you are a credit to the social care services.
Staff are friendly and provide good care to my mother. Her lack of mobility is well managed by her carers. Considering her age and her preference, she stays in her room, her meals are brought to her and she is encouraged to join in with activities. Any medical issues are dealt with by contacting local practitioners.
Mum has sadly deteriorated but they have been brilliant to both mum and in keeping me informed.
I have now had several separate weekly stays at Kingsley Court and I cannot fault the care and attention received from your staff. Always welcoming and helpful. Thank you so much.
During my mother's respite stay at Kingsley Court I found all the staff to be very friendly, caring, welcoming professional at all times. Nothing was ever too much trouble. There was a good choice of home-cooked meals every day. A good programme of activities were arranged every month and often family/friends were invited to join in. The rooms were clean, warm and comfortable and the safety of residents was evident. All in all, I would recommend Kingsley Court to anyone looking for a care home.
The welcome was warm, he has settled well after living alone for many years and is full of praise for the staff.
There is a family atmosphere and he loves the activities. The link to the GP surgery is very good and he has continued his own way of life as far as possible. There is a stair lift to the first floor but he has become used to this.
We are kept in touch and get invited to events.
Prior to arriving at Kingsley Court my Father had been living alone and had become very isolated. In the seven months he has been at the home we have seen a marked improvement in his general health and attitude to life. He has received outstanding care and support form all the staff. There is a warm and calm atmosphere in the home. We have complete peace of mind that he is safe and well attended to.
Mum was instantly drawn to the resident yellow budgie who looked just as happy and content as the other residents.
The garden is perfect for sitting out and barbeques with seeds potted by residents ready to go into the new veg patch when grown.
We were encouraged to make her own room her own space with her own pictures, furniture, etc.
All staff including the manager and chef are cheery, approachable, efficient and professional.
Any queries or concerns are addressed promptly.
The food looks and smells delicious.
Three months on it now feels like we have an extended family and it is very reassuring to know that Mum is surrounded by people that have her best interests at heart.
I have been very impressed by the care I have received during the first two months I have been here. It was all much better than I had expected. The general philosophy, ensuring that all residents are treated as having individual needs and that their room is regarded as their private home, is carried out by all the staff. The kind and friendly attitude of the staff is more important, I feel that any of the tick box answers to the questions usually asked in reviews. In my experience, all the staff at Kingsley Court have gone well over what I could expect to ensure that I am happily settled here.
Management and staff are committed to making the residents feel at home at KingsleyCourt. They are kind and helpful at all times. The home is spotlessly clean and the residents enjoy good home cooking served in a cheerful dining room. All rooms are tastefully decorated and the residents can enjoy the pretty sheltered garden, games, entertainment and outings are organised. Staff will take residents shopping if required.
She never has any complaints. Our only comment (as an outsider) is that it might be a good idea if the team leader carried a cordless phone in her pocket as once or twice we were unable to get an answer on the phone. This is not a complaint - just, we hope, a helpful suggestion.
Excellent idea - Friary Care will implement this change.
This is a home from home. All of the staff are kind and gentle and very caring 100% commitment. The chef is very friendly and helpful, always willing to cook something if a resident would like it. A hairdresser comes once a fortnight for those who want her. There are group activities and outings organised. Importantly the house smells nice and clean always a good sign of a well-run home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 June 2018Good
- 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 (32) & Events (0)
- 17 Aug 2026
Teddy bears, magic and plenty of laughter made for a wonderful afternoon as residents welcomed their families and children for a special Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Friary Care. Everyone was...
- 17 Aug 2026
Residents enjoyed a taste of the capital as Friary Care was transformed for a fun-filled London-themed day. From decorations and live entertainment to cocktails, dancing and delicious food, there was...
- 19 Jun 2026
National Bee Day provided the perfect opportunity for residents to learn more about one of nature’s most important creatures while enjoying a range of fun and interactive activities. The day...
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Awards / Recognitions (0)
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

I oversee and manage the joyful life of a care home.
Qualifications & Responsibilities -
I’m working towards Level 5 in Adult Social Care.At Kingsley Court, we work all together as a family and share our experiences and responsibilities every day.
What do you enjoy most about working at Friary Care? -
* Being part of the big family. Not only with mycolleagues but also with residents and their families.
* Daily laughter
* Daily challenges, motivate me to learn and be better at my job

My job involves ensuring that residents' care plans are up to date, to make sure that they get the correct care. I liaise with other healthcare professionals, family and friends of residents.
I get to spend time with the people who live here, and learn their life history and also that of their families as they play a big role in the care of each person here.
Qualifications -
I have done lots of training over the years, NVQ qualifications, and in-house mandatory training with needs regular updating, my last achieved qualification outside of in-house mandatory training was a Level 5 diploma in leadership for health and social care.
What do you enjoy most about working at Friary Care? -
I enjoy meeting people and hearing their history and trying to make the days better for them by spending time and chatting with them, they are all individuals with different stories to tell. They learn as much about us as we do them when we sit and chat.
I enjoy having the freedom in my workday to stop and spend time with the people who live there, whether that be in the house or going out for coffee with them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsley Court
What types of Care is Kingsley Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Kingsley Court have?
There are 17 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Kingsley Court?
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 Kingsley Court to the centre of Weymouth?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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