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Shire House

Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3ES
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Shire House, Lyme Regis

Shire House offers a homely, safe and caring environment for older people, respecting their right to choose their own lifestyle and actively supporting them to realise their aspirations.

This is achieved by offering residents independence and privacy, companionship, comfort and care.

Staff are employed in sufficient numbers and with the relevant mix of skills to meet residents' needs, and provide at all times an appropriate number of staff with qualifications in health and social care.

Care Provided by Shire House

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 22 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • 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
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,250 - £1,400£1,250 - £1,400
Residential Dementia Care£1,250 - £1,400£1,250 - £1,400

Fees are based on the size and location of our rooms. Care needs are taken into consideration. Laundry and Toiletries are included in the weekly fee along with any dietry requirements. Hairdressing and chiropody are extra.

Contact Shire House 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

Owner

  • Sentry Care Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Marie Bunao (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2017
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Shire House Reviews (55)

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9.9

Shire House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Shire House has 55 reviews.

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Review from N S (Son of Resident) published on 4 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find the overall experience at the care home very positive. The residence all have differing abilities and challenges. The staff do their best to cope with these in a compassionate and caring manner. My mum gets the care and attention we as a family were struggling to give her.

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Review from Julia J (Niece of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Shire House is a wonderful residential care home. My aunt is always looked after superbly, with dignity, friendliness, humour and expert care. I have access to her whenever I want, and she seems genuinely happy and peaceful and healthy there. It is value for money. The staff are always available to talk to me and respect my wishes. I recommend this care home wholeheartedly.

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Review from P M (Son of Resident) published on 16 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Very friendly and understanding staff, who always respond very quickly to any request for advice or practical assistance. Good wholesome meals. Plenty of creative activities to stimulate my parents and engage them with other residents and the staff. The staff have really helped my parents to settle into Shire House after quite a difficult time coming to terms with having to leave their own home.

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Review from Christopher R (Son of Resident) published on 15 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic home! Excellent care. Staff are very pleasant, skilled and caring. The accommodations is very nice. The meals served to the residence are excellent. The is an exceptionally run home. Well done.

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Review from Shaheena R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff are very attentive and extremely accommodating when we visit. The house is always clean and the residents are really well looked after. I can tell they take pride in ensuring the residents' well-being as often we visit unannounced and everytime my mother in law is always immaculately presented. They go above and beyond as they often include my father in law in the activites and ensure he is kept updated when he is unable to visit himself. I am very grateful to the staff. They truly are very hard working and they truly care

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Review from Beverley J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Shire House is not only a beautiful elegant house, it's a warm cosy home. Everyone who lives there looks so well and happy. My mother has been in Shire House for three months, her health and mobility has improved, she is more stimulated and interested in what's going on. The food is delicious and is not in short supply! It's very reassuring to know my mother is so well cared for. We feel very lucky.

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Review from Paul G (Son of Resident) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find Shire House very friendly place. The staff look after mum very well. The food is at a good standard, the odd time I have had lunch with mum. Overall there is a nice quiet ambience to Shire House.

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Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely pleasant staff who will do all they can to assist and tend to patients needs. Mums needs are quite unique and its been a learning curve for everyone along the way.

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Review from G P (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father started at Shire House the last week of July 25. We have found the care home staff very helpful and caring they can't do enough for you. They are very polite respectful and do their very best for all residents, they try to make everyone part of the care home family. So lucky to have found Shire House.

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Review from R J (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are friendly, professional and most importantly very caring. My Mum recently moved from a care home in Wiltshire where she was ignored, under-stimulated, and on twice the amount of co-codamol needed. In Wiltshire, she was left to be a vegetable and given no help with speech, etc. Here at Shire House, they all do their utmost to help and stimulate, my Mum is ferally happy!

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Review from M S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Wonderful, caring place that goes the extra mile for residents.
Interactions with residents is exemplary and a marked improvement on my Mother-in-law's previous care home.

Can't thank the staff enough.

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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Shire House is a very welcoming residential home, from the moment one of the smiling members of staff opens the door, immediately makes you feel at home. The staff, without exception, are kind, caring, and thoughtful, often going above and beyond for both residents and their families. It is so reassuring to know that all aspects of Mum's care are in the hands of such an excellent, hard-working team.

Thank you.

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Review from John C (Resident / Service User) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy and feel well looked after and cared for, the staff are all very kind and helpful.

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Review from Olivia M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care for my grandad is outstanding. The time and patience each member of staff takes every day to make sure he is clean, tidy and comfortable and nothing is too much trouble. They all greet you with a warm welcome and offer cups of tea and biscuits. The activities coordinator is always thinking of new fun ideas to keep everyone entertained. Hats off to the staff who put together their first summer garden party where all the family could attend and fun had by all.

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Review from Valerie H (Sister of Resident) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother seems happy and content. It's comforting to know he is well taken care of.

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Review from Gracie M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot fault the care my grandad receives at Shire House, it has a warm and friendly atmosphere and it certainly is a home away home. Shire House is always clean and tidy and there is always tea and biscuits. The staff are always more than happy to answer any questions you may have, nothing is ever too much trouble. The residents receive fun and fulfilling activities that always put a smile on their faces.

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Review from Alexander R (Husband of Resident) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The surroundings and ambience are first class and the atmosphere is very pleasant and relaxed. The staff are efficient while being patient.

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Review from L C (Relative of Resident) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Shire House is a lovely, caring, friendly home. Always made to feel welcome. Excellent care is given to family member. Always laughter in the home. Great communication from all staff.

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Review from L E (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad has settled really well. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. We always feel welcomed and comforted in the knowledge that dad is very well cared for. Thank you.

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Review from D S (Wife of Resident) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has settled well. Staff are always gentle and courteous. Always make me and my family feel welcome.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 February 2025
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  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shire House

What types of Care is Shire House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Shire House have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Shire 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, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Shire House to the centre of Lyme Regis?

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

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