
Lovely home with an excellent location and excellent care.Margaret P(Friend of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are very special people,Vanessa N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

not just a facility but a true home filled with warmth and compassion.S B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Lovely home with an excellent location and excellent care.Margaret P(Friend of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are very special people,Vanessa N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

not just a facility but a true home filled with warmth and compassion.S B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Discover the epitome of exceptional care at Dorset House, where the professional team provides round-the-clock support and compassion. Nestled in the heart of Droitwich Spa, the home's convenient location offers easy access to local amenities, all under the watchful eye of the caring team.
Set amidst tranquil private grounds, the former country residence boasts beautiful gardens with shaded seating areas and a summer house, providing endless opportunities for relaxation and socialising.
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Care Provided by Dorset House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 42 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dorset House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dorset House Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Rotherwood Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carol(Sabell)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Visitors warmly welcomed. Relatives can visit their loved ones at any time, and there's no need to book in advance for these personal visits. However, if you're interested in touring the home and learning more about services, Dorset House recommends scheduling a visit in advance. This way, the dedicated team can ensure they're available to show you around and discuss how best to meet your specific needs. We're here to provide you with the information and support you require, and look forward to assisting you in any way.
Parking
- On site Parking
Dorset House Nursing Home Reviews (91)
Dorset House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dorset House Nursing Home has 91 reviews.
Nothing is too much trouble for them and many go far and above their duties. As she is so frail now I wouldn't want her to be anywhere else.
Since arriving at Dorset Nursing and Residential Care Home, my father has received excellent care. The home is friendly and homely and carers cannot do enough to make Dad feel at home. He loves the garden and his view and he can see the birds and squirrels. The food is home from home cooking with plenty of choice.
I have no hesitation in recommending Dorset House and Residential Care Home as a care home. Many of the residents are very disabled but the staff treat each one as an individual and are always patient, considerate, and friendly. They take time to be encouraging and to try to involve even the most disabled resident in the daily life of the home. The dining room and drawing rooms are not at all clinical but reflect the homes which residents have left. There is plenty to look at and the whole effect is very homely. The events organised are fun and varied and again all are encouraged at their own level.
Everyone who has visited my husband has commented on what a homely, friendly place Dorset House Nursing and Residential Care Home is. The staff are very caring and treat the residents with respect.
My mother has been a resident for two years and has always been treated with respect and consideration by the staff. I would recommend Dorset House without hesitation to anyone in a similar position.
Mum has been here 6 years without incident or problem. She has enjoyed the food, lovely dining room. Caring and efficient staff in a very homely environment. The activities provided are extremely good and well thought out suiting all the residents. I have always been happy from day one that she is so very well cared for and I would not hesitate in recommending Dorset House to anybody wishing to place their elderly and loved relative here. We travel some 60 miles each way to come and see Mum and placed her here as this had been recommended to us and we have found it to be exactly what was needed.
My father has been a resident of Dorset House for the past 6 years and during that time he has been shown kindness, courtesy and respect, helping him to settle and feel a valued part of the community. The standard of care has always been excellent, and I have never had any concerns about his care or treatment.
The ambiance of the home is always warm and welcoming and as a visitor, I always look forward to entering the premises.The staff are always approachable and welcome input from relatives.
The staff are all extremely caring, courteous and create a wonderfully happy environment.
Totally satisfied over a period of four years. Staff friendly, efficient and so attentive. Home always clean and tidy with a fresh wholesome smell, not always the case in most other similar places I have visited.
The facilities are excellent and gardens and outside space is particularly beautiful in the summer for him to enjoy.
The home provides everything that is required, it is always warm, clean and tidy. Staff alway very considerate and helpful. The food is always very good and enjoyable.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 August 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (8) & Events (0)
- 08 Oct 2024
Gwen Walford Nursing Home is thrilled to announce its success at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards, where the home's dedicated staff member, Gideon Kusi, won The Good...
- 07 Oct 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning healthcare provider, is excited to announce the official launch of its Rotherwood Wellness Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the health and well-being of residents...
- 03 Oct 2024
Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich recently celebrated Harvest Festival with a heartwarming community event. The festivities were led by Reverend Giles, who conducted a touching church service reflecting on...
There are no upcoming events for Dorset House Nursing Home.
Awards / Recognitions (40)
- 15 May 2026Recipient: Rotherwood Group
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Dorset House Nursing Home
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Rotherwood Group
Meet the Team (6)

Carol brings more than 30 years of experience in the care sector, having started her career as a part-time Administrator before progressing into senior roles across finance, administration and management.
She is proud to serve as the Registered Manager of Dorset House, where she oversees the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, legal compliance and clinical governance.
Working closely with her team, Carol is committed to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where residents receive exceptional, person-centred care.

As Clinical Lead at Dorset House, Jenny oversees the delivery of high-quality clinical care, supporting both residents and the nursing team. She works closely with colleagues to ensure care plans are tailored to individual needs, while promoting best practice and maintaining high standards across the home. Through her leadership and compassionate approach, Jenny helps create a safe, supportive environment where residents can thrive.

Jill is the first point of contact at the home, providing a warm friendly welcome to Dorset House.

Lisa has worked at Dorset House since 1999. She started her career straight out of school in a care focussed role and continued to work in this field as a Care Assistant and Auxiliary Nurse in other care settings for a number of years. She then took a break from care to work in catering up to starting at Dorset House. Her first role in the home was as Head Waitress alongside our Head Chef Marion. She now works as a Lifestyle Coordinator but prefers the term companion!
‘Inspiring Activities’ is one of our four main pillars at Rotherwood Healthcare and this is integral to Lisa’s role at Dorset House. It can be a very sensitive role, dealing with the resident's emotional, therapeutic and recreational needs, yet fulfilling at the same time. Lisa describes it as an honour and a privilege to help give our residents the quality of life they deserve, make their wishes come true and learn from them along the way.
In her free time, Lisa enjoys looking after her granddaughter, pottering around her garden, reading and baking to help her relax.

Mandy is our head housekeeper. She has worked at Dorset House for over 15 years and is a key part of the team. Mandy and her staff always maintain the highest standards of tidiness and cleanliness for our residents at all times.

Marion started training as a chef at 16 years old and has enjoyed working in the profession ever since. She has devoted the past 15 years as Head Chef to cooking for our residents here at Dorset House.
Marion’s usual day in the kitchen involves cooking-up breakfast, lunches and suppers for up to 42 residents. On top of that, she comes up with different menu plans each week to keep mealtimes interesting for everyone. With mealtimes often being the highlight of the day for our residents Marion and her team at Dorset House have introduced theme days including an Italian day where she served up an impressive Italian themed three-course lunch.
Marion loves to get involved with residents' birthdays and ensures that special treats are made. She also oversees the making of celebration cakes – through the actual making of those cakes is left to her extremely talented second in command!
National holidays including St Patrick’s Day, Easter and, of course, Christmas offer yet another opportunity for Marion and her team to get creative and lay on a perfectly themed spread.
Marion loves to spend time with her family away from work and flick through the odd recipe book or two believing that you never know where inspiration may strike next!
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