Trafalgar Care Home

207 Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT4 7LF
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  • Trafalgar Care Home, Weymouth
Trafalgar Care Home is a real home for life in the seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset providing high-quality affordable residential, respite, palliative and end-of-life care for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment.

CQC has given Trafalgar a rating of ‘Good’ (June 2019).

Trafalgar has two comfortable lounges and a dining room on the ground floor, which are perfect for chatting and joining in activities. There’s plenty of space to sit outside and they put a gazebo up in the summer when it’s sunny, There are home-grown tomatoes, and colourful hanging baskets and birdfeeders.

There are 26 bedrooms at Trafalgar (including three double-sized rooms), across the ground floor and the first floor. The first floor is fully accessible, by stairs or a lift. Many bedrooms look out onto one of the gardens.

All rooms have en-suites or washbasins in the room. The rooms without an en-suite have accessible shower rooms and bathrooms nearby.

Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with their own photos and furniture. Personal possessions help residents feel at home and provide extra stimulation and time for reminiscence.

Many activities are music-based. A musician visits the home at least once a week. The residents love memory boxes and jigsaws, and there plenty of room in the lounge to leave puzzles and games out.

Residents love to watch old films so the staff organise regular cinema nights, with popcorn and ice creams.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 29 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Zoe Price (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2015

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (23)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (23)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome anytime

Trafalgar Care Home Reviews (11)

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Review from Jack P (Brother of Resident) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Generally staff very friendly and helpful.
Food seems excellent. Rooms very small and residents lift very old and small.
I think the care provided is sufficient for my sisters needs. It would be a lot nicer when you arrive at the home if the whole front of building was modernised, looks awful.
Reply from Zoe Price, Registered Manager at Trafalgar Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear you are happy with your sister’s care.
We have a maintenance programme in place and as part of this we will be working on the exterior of the home as well as the interior.

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Review from Paul C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would like to take on this opportunity to thank all the staff at Trafalgar for the very high level of care our mother is receiving. She is probably the happiest and healthiest she has been for a very long time thanks to the compassionate work from all the staff. We are so pleased we selected a care
home that is a happy and comfortable place for Mum to live in, it feels like home to Mum. The staff are always welcoming and understand our Mum's complex needs. They are a credit to their organisation and we would like to formally thank them for their dedicated care provision. Their service delivery is very much appreciated and valued by our family.
Reply from Zoe Price, Registered Manager at Trafalgar Care Home

Thank you very much for this review. It's lovely to hear that Mum feels this is home and we are so pleased to hear that you feel Mum is the happiest and healthiest she has been in a long time.

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Review from Susan M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is well looked after, clean, well fed and happy to be there. All staff are friendly and helpful. Mum joins in with any arranged activities, despite her frailty and increasing dementia.
Reply from Zoe Price, Registered Manager at Trafalgar Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. We know how important activities are to the well-being of our residents and we meet with them to ask them what they would like to see on the programme. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with Mum's care.

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Review from Caroline J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I’m generally happy with the care my mum receives at Trafalgar Care Home now. I know since Covid, it’s harder for the home to get people to come in and sing, dance, entertain and make stuff or talk to the residents but I’m sure in time this will happen again! The staff are all attentive to Mum's needs
and I get phone calls to let me know how Mum is if she’s not been great. I phone quite regularly and all staff are always happy to talk about Mum as I don’t get the time to visit every day. The home is set in a beautiful location in Weymouth and the gardens are beautiful. I’d like to see more online presence such as Facebook updates on what the residents have been up to and photos of them, if allowed! I can then share them with other family members and friends of hers. Visiting Mum is difficult at times but the carers here are always happy to help! The management team are always very informative and are happy to chat any time. I’d like to thank all the staff that care for my mum!
Reply from Patricia McIntyre, Manager at Trafalgar Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review, I'm glad to hear you are happy with Mum's care.

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Review from Tracey P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Trafalgar since 2015 with Alzheimer's. The manager and the team have looked after my mum extremely well. Mum's health has sadly deteriorated over the last few years, I always get a call if something is wrong with Mum. Communication from the home to me is good, and I'm called in straight
away if something is wrong with Mum. Throughout lockdown and Covid, the manager has always put the residents and her team first to keep them safe. They have my mum's best interest at heart, and I'm glad my late dad and I choose Trafalgar for Mum.
Reply from debbie boyd, Marketing at Trafalgar Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to have your mother with us and pleased you are more than satisfied with the quality of care and communication. For more updates and news from the home, please like our Facebook page.

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Review from Kelly S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My nanny has been a resident of Trafalgar Care Home in Weymouth for approximately 2 years now. She struggled at first to accept she wasn't at home anymore and it was a huge change for her. When I first visited her I was struck with how warm and friendly the staff are. Nan is well looked after and staff
have always been accommodating when I've visited her. She has a range of activities each week and has her nails and hair done which is lovely for her. Thank you for looking after my nan so well.


Improvements:
Residents don't seem to get opportunities to leave the home - would day trips be plausible? Are there charities which provide this? Could there be a grant or fundraiser to get money to facilitate this?


I have not been asked to sign into the visitor's book each time I have visited Nan - this is a potential safeguarding and fire safety risk.


The home is a beautiful old building with extensive gardens but the decor is very dated, tired and needs freshening up with some pride.

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Review from Susan L (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home has a very friendly atmosphere and my mum has settled in very quickly. It has a good policy for visiting relatives especially during the pandemic. The carers are all very caring and dedicated to looking after the residents.
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Review from Julie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The greatest respect is awarded to residents and Mum is receiving adequate care and attention as befits a person affected with Alzheimer's and dementia. I have no hesitation in recommending your services to others at this time.
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Review from L C (Friend of Resident) published on 1 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
The condition of the house is very poor. The hand sanitiser by the front door is filthy and has been empty for at least three weeks. Quite often the smell of urine is very strong, and at one visit there was a lot of poo all over a bathroom floor which was disgusting. The resident was often in dirty
clothes and unshaved and is having a shower only once a week. The resident had several falls out of bed, one quite serious where they should have been taken to hospital for their head to be checked. Overall, very poor conditions for all residents.
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Review from Helen L (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management and all other staff are considerate, kind and professional. They communicate well and thoroughly to family and friends and they always put the resident's needs first. I would highly recommend this home, as I believe it is the best home my Mum could have, if she can't be at home.
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Review from Nick M (Brother of Resident) published on 27 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a delightful home that has the welfare of my sister first and foremost in all that they do. The staff are all lovely. They engage with my sister and treat her with compassion and respect. The management lead by example and ensure that the home runs smoothly at all times. I couldn’t wish for
a better environment for my sister.
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Overview of Review Score

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Jan 2025

Overall Requires improvement

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  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trafalgar Care Home

What types of Care is Trafalgar Care Home registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Trafalgar Care Home have?

There are 23 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Trafalgar Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, 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 & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Trafalgar Care Home to the centre of Weymouth?

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

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