Larks Leas Rest Home

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE
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9.8 41 Reviews
  • Larks Leas Rest Home, Blandford Forum
Lark Leas Residential Care Home is Blandford's longest established care home with a good local reputation.

The original home has had a new build 'garden suite' extension that provides high quality accommodation overlooking the well maintained large gardens.

The manager and trained care staff offer care of the highest quality.
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Care Provided by Larks Leas Rest Home

Type of Service

    Residential Home
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent 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
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Contact Larks Leas Rest Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Becky Bailey (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at most hours, however some times are busier than others. If in doubt please ring the Home beforehand.

Parking

  • On site and overflow parking on road.

Larks Leas Rest Home Reviews (41)

9.8

Larks Leas Rest Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.785) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Larks Leas Rest Home has 41 reviews.

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Review from M E (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, comfortable, warm + welcoming. Becky, manageress, couldn't have been more helpful + accommodating. All staff were friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional "A thoroughly enjoyable experience".
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Review from Steve A (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home is very clean, well run, the staff are charming and helpful, very kind.
There is always a comprehensive programme of activities for residents.
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Review from Tracey G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father in law was in the care of Larks Leas rest home for the last six years of his life. Throughout his stay there, he was cared for at all times with complete dignity and respect. Nothing was ever too much trouble and the management and care team went above and beyond at all times to make his stay
with them as pleasurable as possible. If asked to sum up in a few words what Larks is truly like, I would have to say a real home from home with unconditional care and kindness from the whole of the team and a genuine want to please and look after the residents. In our experience we felt that the Larks team treated all the residents as individuals and were always thoughtful and considerate towards them. As well as the usual holidays and high days, milestone birthdays or celebrations were never overlooked without a wonderful social gathering or party taking place. My family and I would not hesitate in thoroughly recommending Larks Leas for your nearest and dearest. Such wonderful care xx
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Review from Deborah C (Resident) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management could not have been more helpful from the first phone call to enquire, then from hospital to their care, was stress free and very efficient, always with a smile and all the staff of every part of the care home had the same courtesy and respect. Add to that the food was excellent.
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Review from Lisa E (Niece of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank Becky and all the care staff at Lark Leas enough for their professionalism and care. My Aunt resided at Lark Leas for several years before she passed away in November 2025. The warm family atmosphere at Lark Leas gave our family much comfort knowing my Aunt was well cared for and happy.
She enjoyed the activities laid on every day, particularly the singing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lark Leas and the care team for their kindness and care.
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Review from B T (Friend of Resident) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home is so friendly and very caring the residents are so well looked after. They have social activities most days, outings regularly always a birthday cake for all residents.
The atmosphere is so nice when you go in the lounge, so much chatting and laughing.
The meals are super, our friend
enjoys everything and ha looked so much better since being there.
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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad went into Larks Leas about a year after my Mother passed away, we had looked at a couple of care establishments for him, but we felt comfortable with Larks after a visit, he did have a choice of rooms and he chose a smaller one, mainly as it offered him a view of the garden.
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home are friendly and informative, they would always contact me if Dad needed anything or they wanted to discuss anything. I felt happy that Dad was in good hands and wanted for nothing. Can't recommend Larks enough.
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Review from Jean C (Cousin of Resident) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Yesterday, I was invited to a garden party with musical entertainment at Larks Leas. During the 'very warm' afternoon we were waited on by the very friendly staff with cold drinks. Then we enjoyed a delicious cream tea, after which we spent time chatting in the lovely shady garden. My cousin has been
a resident for several years and I know the saying is 'there's no place like home' but the change we've seen since she moved into care is 'incredble'.
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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 4 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager at Larks Leas was excellent at explaining everything about life at the care home and the financial requirements. The staff are exceptionally friendly and on first name terms with the residents. They succeed in making the stay have a home from home feeling. Residents views are taken into
account and acted upon. We couldn't be happier that we found this home.
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Review from A D (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Larks Leas Rest Home is like a home from home. All the staff are amazing, friendly and very caring. My father loved his time there and made lots of friends. I am very grateful for all they did for my father.
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Review from Katie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lark Lea's Care Home was fantastic for my Dad. The care team and manager were very helpful, and supportive and cared for him in a very respectful manner, even after my dad passed away.
I would definitely recommend this care home.
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Review from B W (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had become frail and needed care, although she did not instantly accept her predicament and the reliance on others. The whole team at Larks Leas did their utmost to welcome and integrate Mum, initially for respite but with a view to it becoming permanent.
The room was freshly decorated, had a pleasant
garden view and felt comfortable and homely. Mum was a somewhat fussy vegetarian but the kitchen staff did their utmost to help find her food and choices that she liked. Having experienced some rather poor treatment from two different hospitals the whole atmosphere and level of care provided by Larks Leas was very reassuring and we knew that Mum was being cared for properly. Integrated correctly with treatment from local GPs and nurses.
Without a doubt, it was a difficult decision to place Mum into a care home but Larks Leas did their utmost to make the transition as smooth as possible. I would not hesitate to recommend them as an ideal location for residential care.
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Review from P B (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Relaxing and polite. Really enjoyed my stay. Will be sorry to leave.
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Review from E C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my mother received in her stay at Larks Leas was full of love and compassion. They treated her with the utmost dignity until her passing.
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Review from Brandon G (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mom was very independent and reluctant to go into care. So back in late 2021, we arranged initially for her to have a 'holiday' for two or three weeks at a highly recommended rest home. She felt so happy and secure at Larks Leas that she remained on her holiday until January 2024 when she passed away
at the age of 91. Mom being a very gregarious soul enjoyed the community, and made one or two very special friends, who along with the caring staff made her sojourn at Larks a delightful period in her life. The living conditions at the home were excellent, Larks is not a huge old building like some care homes, it is a fairly modern building with a nice intimate friendly feel to it. Her room was lovely and well-kept. Mother was always a good cook herself and greatly appreciated the fine meals provided by the kitchens, good variety every day. And finally to the staff and home management, who were excellent, helpful, and supportive at all times, thank you for looking after my mother so well.
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Review from Robert D (Respite Resident) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Two weeks recovery accommodation.
Food and staff very good.
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Review from Annie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum spent her last few years at Larks Lees. She arrived after being in an interim placement during Covid. She was helped to feel at home and secure. Her room was beautiful and overlooked the gardens. Mum, unfortunately, developed dementia and became bedridden, and the care and love shown to her were
outstanding.
She passed away whilst I was abroad, but I was informed daily of the situation, and the most amazing caring staff, including Mum's ‘angel’ stayed with her the entire time. I will be forever grateful that I found Larks Lees for Mum.
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Review from V C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my mum received from the home was always personal and professional.
Mum was made to feel part of a family, and she always enjoyed taking part in the activities and got on well with the residents. At Mum's end-of-life care, the home went over and above to make Mum's last days as happy and restful
as possible.
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Review from D C (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 31 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is very homely and friendly. The night staff are excellent, day staff varies, some are excellent and some not so. Not encouraged to go outside, shame as lovely garden here. No parasols and some small tables would be lovely.
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Review from Carol A (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a few years of my 91-year-old father trying to remain living independently he finally, and sadly, conceded that he could no longer cope living at home. After a fair bit of research, we settled on Larks Leas. And thank goodness we did. It's been a wonderful, reassuring experience for what could
have a been traumatic life-changing event. Dad settled in instantly. The staff are so brilliant, caring and friendly, all of them. Dad literally has a new lease of life. Everywhere is clean, the garden is gorgeous. As a family, we are kept fully updated and always made to feel welcome. As a nurse of 40+ years, I'm so comforted knowing I can take off my nurse's hat and just concentrate on being my dad's daughter.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.785)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.785) out of 10 for Larks Leas Rest Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.935 for Larks Leas Rest Home is calculated as follows: ( (160 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.935
  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 4.85 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Larks Leas Rest Home is based on 14 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.85
    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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 22 Jan 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Larks Leas Rest Home

What types of Care is Larks Leas Rest Home registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Larks Leas Rest Home have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Larks Leas Rest Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, 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 Larks Leas Rest Home to the centre of Blandford Forum?

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

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