Montrose Care Home

40 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW
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7.6 7 Reviews
  • Montrose Care Home, Dorchester
Set in peaceful, accessible gardens Montrose Care Home, Dorchester provides a safe and caring environment for elderly residents.

Their residents enjoy a choice of seasonal nutritional menus freshly-prepared each day by their in-house chef, with regular social activities and visits from hairdressers, chiropodists, entertainers and local GPs.

They are a family-owned and family-run care home and at the 2018 Care Quality Commission CQC* inspection Montrose was rated Good and quoted that “it’s an extended family at Montrose” which is exactly the atmosphere and feeling they aim to achieve.

Their attentive and well-trained staff are passionate about getting to know each resident they care for, giving you the reassurance that your loved ones are in safe and capable hands. Their dedicated staff work hard to brighten each and every day – enhancing the lives of the people they care for.

For any further information, please see attached brochure and they look forward to meeting you soon.
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Care Provided by Montrose Care Home

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 22 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1110 – £1630
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1510 – £1630
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1160 – £1680
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1560 – £1680

Fees include accommodation and household costs, all staffing, to include activity staff and catering.
Additional charges are required for personal spending, hairdressers, chiropody, any costs associated with activities outside of the home.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Montrose Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Montrose Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Montrose Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Keeling (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (22)

Visiting

  • The team fully encourage those seeking a care home placement to visit first. They can accommodate this to your convenience, and whilst preferred, you do not need to make an appointment. They will be able to show you around the home, discuss any potential vacancies and discuss the care and support they offer and answer any queries / questions you may have.

Parking

  • There is parking to the front of the home in the driveway. If this is full you can park in York Road opposite for up to an hour.

Montrose Care Home Reviews (7)

7.6

Montrose Care Home has a Review Score of 7.6 (7.644) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montrose Care Home has 7 reviews.

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Review from H B (Partner of Resident) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For safety reasons the front door at Montrose is kept locked so I have to ring the bell every time I visit. I have never been greeted other than with a welcoming smile and friendly words. Once inside I don't feel like a visitor, but one of the family tree to join in the activities and chat with staff
and residents. I am always aware of the affectionate care given to my partner and which they extend to me. We chose well when we chose Montrose.
Reply from Rachel Keeling, Registered Manager at Montrose Care Home
Thank you for your kind words and that is an absolute pleasure to support your partner and love your visits throughout the week too, you are always very welcome.
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Review from Brian J (Son of Resident) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As I approached the front door, for the appointment to inspect the suitability of Montrose Care Home as my father’s new residence, staff about to leave welcomed me inside. Entering the hall, more staff in various employments, greeted me with banter similar to that shared when visiting the homes of my
family. The convivial atmosphere embraces the whole establishment, with both staff and residents conveying heartwarming greetings.
This is not an old people's home. It is a haven of characters, personalities and friends who convey an ambience as comfortable as sinking into one’s favourite armchair. It has been a relief to witness my father regaining a semblance of the happy person he was before suffering two-and-a-half months of hospital admission.
I have no hesitation in recommending Montrose as a provider of all needs a person requires when seeking help to overcome disabilities affecting their health and well-being.
Reply from Jennifer Whitehead, Registered Manager at Montrose Care Home
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! Your dad and yourselves have been such a wonderful part of our ‘Montrose family’, and we feel privileged to have had this time to…read more
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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident, since early this year after a long stay in hospital. He has settled well, the home is very well presented, food is very good. The staff are amazing, it is just like a big family, very welcoming.
Reply from Jennifer Whitehead, Registered Manager at Montrose Care Home
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are thrilled that you are happy with the home and our Montrose family! We are excited for the positive changes about to be made under new ownership and I…read more
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Review from Lynn (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
MONTROSE - A BIG BIG thank you to the manager and all the staff - your love and care is exceptional.


What a wonderful place. We placed my elderly (97) mother there for respite while we took a break. She said the love and care she received was outstanding and nothing was too much trouble.


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said the food was excellent with a good choice and more than enough. She loved her room and it was very clean and comfortable. The other residents were friendly and there were activities to join in if you wished but there was no pressure.
We can not fault the staff they all treated her and us alike with great love kindness and respect. Other family members and friends that visited mum all commented on the lovely friendly atmosphere.
We were so happy and pleased with everything (Mum as well) that we are now considering Montrose as a permanent home for her. Thank you again, Montrose.
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Review from Doreen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother moved to Montrose almost six months ago. We chose Montrose partly because it is close to our home and partly the positive feedback we had been given. The staff are exceptional and there is a real 'family feel' to Montrose. Everyone is caring and kind and professional. The Management has an
'open door' policy and are extremely approachable. They are reactive to comments and strive to achieve the highest standards of care. There is an activity programme in the week, with trips out to the market when weather permits. Food is all home cooked and looks delicious.
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Review from S W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t speak highly enough of Montrose. The care and support given to my Nan are excellent.
The manager and the whole team there are superb.
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Review from J W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having reached the stage where my Grand Mother could no longer cope with living in her own home, as a family we decided to try a respite period in a local care home. Having looked at several other care homes in Dorchester, Montrose was clearly my Grand Mother's and all of our clear leader. After just
over one week she felt so safe and cared for that she made the decisions herself to make this her new home. A great relief for us as a family and so good to see her happy. The Manager and all of the staff are exceptional in the service they provide, nothing is ever too much trouble. We couldn't be any happier with Montrose.
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Current Review Score: 7.6 (7.644)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.6 (7.644) out of 10 for Montrose Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 4.417 for Montrose Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (7 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.417
  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 3.227 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Montrose Care Home is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 22 registered maximum number of service users is 4.4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 4.4 = 0.227
  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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montrose Care Home

What types of Care is Montrose Care Home registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Montrose Care Home have?

There are 22 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Montrose Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, 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 Montrose Care Home to the centre of Dorchester?

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

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