





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.
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
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Royal Bay Care Homes
- Private Owned
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 (43)
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 43 reviews.
The biggest asset this home has, is the amazing people that are the care and support staff, they make this home a friendly, caring and safe place for people to live.
Food is so important for the residents. It was excellent. Prepared by staff who are as proficient as the others in the care team. The building may not be as grand as some homes, but the staff and the level of care provided soon made me realise that my mother really could not have found a better place.
I also found that Larks Leas has a straight-forward but flexible approach to contractual matters. I never felt that I was being contractually entwined. The on-site person responsible for the accounting was also very efficient.
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".
There is always a comprehensive programme of activities for residents.
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
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.
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.
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.
The staff at the 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.
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'.
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.
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.
I would definitely recommend this care home.
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.
Relaxing and polite. Really enjoyed my stay. Will be sorry to leave.
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.
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.
Food and staff very good.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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.
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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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