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Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4DQ
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Queen Charlotte Nursing Home, Weymouth
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home, Weymouth
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home, Weymouth

Queen Charlotte Nursing Home is a care home specialising in dementia care. Set in a character property located amongst mature, manicured gardens, the home is decorated to offer sensory and tactile stimulation, appropriate for all stages of dementia.

The home offers spacious single bedrooms with en-suite facilities. There are a number of lounges which are ideal for watching television, socialising with friends or enjoying some quiet time.

Residents are provided with nutritionally-balanced...  

Care Provided by Queen Charlotte Nursing 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
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 51 Service Users

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,250From £1,250
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,250From £1,250
Nursing CareFrom £1,250From £1,250
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,250£1,250 - £1,250

* Subject to assessment

Contact Queen Charlotte 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

Person in charge

  • Mark Grundonner(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2013

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (51)

Queen Charlotte Nursing Home Reviews (60)

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Queen Charlotte Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.806) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Queen Charlotte Nursing Home has 60 reviews.

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Review from Lynne P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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This review is very long overdue! What can I say : the staff are exceptional, friendly, entertaining and caring. Not only have they selflessly cared for my mum for almost 3 years, they have also supported me through some hard times. They feel like my extended family to be honest. My mum loves music and whenever there is live music on , she can be found tapping her feet with a huge grin on her face. Her smile has become famous amongst the staff. The huge renovation and extensions are just fabulous and the gardens are wonderful, allowing nature to take its own course. I feel so very blessed that we chose the right home for my dear mum. Trips to garden centres and the Nothe Gardens were very memorable. Thanks guys x

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
Dear Lynne

Thank you so very much for your lovely review of the home and staff I will share with the team.

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Review from Adele C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Queen Charlotte made myself and my family feel so welcome and helpful when finding the right care home for my mum . The staff are so kind and caring Mum has settled so well and is really happy, she always tells me how lovely the staff are each time l visit her, she has also made a lot of friends which has given me peace of mind.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you so very much for the lovely review. we are very happy that mum is settled and happy, i will share with the team. Once again thank you.

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Review from Sally M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are so pleased we chose Queen Charlotte's for mum. The team are fantastic. Everyone, which ever part of the home they work, is enthusiastic and dedicated to their job to make the residents experience the best possible. The activities team work hard to engage residents and provide enjoyable experience for families to share with their loved ones. The food is lovely and carefully prepared to cater for the residents needs. The environment is beautiful, having been recently fully refurbished throughout. Thank you for all the care you give mum to provide the best possible experience for her.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you so very much for your kind review I will share this with the team this morning

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Review from Elaine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely home with caring staff. Mum is very happy here. Our only small issue (mum's and mine) is that you use flasks of hot water for making tea, and often not piping hot. Can you not have a wall hot water heater with safety controls on the wall?

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review I will pass on your kind comments to the team and also will share about the water heaters with the senior team within Kingsley

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Review from Gavin R (Son of Resident) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother has recently transferred from a Care Home in North Yorkshire to the Queen Charlotte (QC) in Weymouth. The support I received from the team at QC during this difficult time was excellent.

Since arriving at QC my mother and all the family have been made most welcome and treated with the utmost respect. She has settled in extremely well to her new environment and the care and attention she is receiving is beyond reproach.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you very much for the lovely review, we are all very glad your mother has settled in at QC I will share this with all the team

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Review from Robert C (Partner of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My partner had the misfortune to develop Altzheimer's a number of years ago and at first care was arranged with a private caring team which did a good caring job of looking after all of her requirements and I cooked her a substantial meal in the evenings,until her dimentia became so advanced that her sons and myself came to the conclusion that she would need around the clock care. The wheels were set in motion and enquiries were commenced. Eventually, my partner's sons informed me that she had managed to secure a vacancy at Queen Charlotte Care Home, which was quite local for all of us ,so good for visiting my partner.At first I was a little concerned that she wouldn't settle in very well, but in a short while, she seemed very happy, I'm sure this was because the staff having such a friendly manner, I visit my partner a minimum of 3 days per week and have always found the carers pleasant to residents and visitors alike, There is a wide programme of entertainment including live music.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review of our home. I will share this with the team once again thank you

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Review from Chris G (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Even after my mother passed away last year. The staff have been there for me and family invited us to open days celebrations and coffee morning. The staff are welcoming as always. it has a homely feeling residents are happy food excellent home from home

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind review. You are part of our family and always welcome to visit, it great to see you.

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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Dad was admitted following a fall at home and a short time in hospital at which point his Vascula Dementia became very evident and 24/7 nursing care was my only option for him to keep him safe. QC more than happy to accommodate Dad and he lived there for three and a quarter years. At first Dad was very confused, very unsettled and difficult to get settled. The care staff were very supportive to both Dad and myself and as the months passed and his Dementia advanced he became much easier to care for and easier to visit and spend time with. Dad would spend periods relaxing in the communal lounge area, watching television and participating to the best of his ability in the many activities that were delivered by the staff. Dad loved his food but at times had difficulty feeding himself so someone was always on hand to help him enjoy his meal times. Dad was extremely well cared for during his time at QC which assured me that I had nothing to worry about! Dad was safe! Thank you QC.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you so very much for your kind review I will share with all the team who looked after Dad.

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Review from M D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Mum was originally admitted for respite following a fall and pelvic fracture in which she lost her mobility - it was an incredibly hard decision as we had built an annexe but it was clear she needed around the clock care. As a family, it has given us so much peace of mind to know she is wonderfully cared for, eats well, and is constantly part of the daily activities keeping her mind active and her spirits up which is so important. She has made lovely friends and the staff are incredible. They go above and beyond and there is a genuine family atmosphere. Mum has done so much since she has been there with a wonderful arrange of activities - singing, creative arts, donkeys visiting and even a garden centre trip! This would never have been achievable at home. Her dementia means she can sometimes forget and get anxious but there is always someone on hand to reassure her and spend time with her. It means now I can spend quality time each day with her. Thank you QC - you have been amazing!

Reply from Moira Stevens, Cate home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you for the really lovely review I will share this with the team this morning and email to everyone. We are so happy that mum is happy at Queen Charlotte.

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Review from Michelle C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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It was a big decision to move Mum into care...at 102 she is still pretty amazing but her sight very poor which causes her anxiety. I have to say the quality of care she has received has been nothing short of exceptional. Almost all of the staff have done something over and above their job to help ensure mum settle in, not in response to a request, but unprompted using their experience and initiative....the night staff who sat outside her door to ensure if she started to wander she could be guided quickly, to the nurse who stayed on beyond her shift to ensure when I brought mum back in from a trip I had support to settle her back in if I needed it, to the residents they buddied her up with to give her confidence and to haveclunch with not forgetting the amazing activities team who quickly saw she had the potential to be one of the "front row ladies" and yesterday arranged both a lunch and afternoon entertainment to celebrate her birthday....they even found a card with 102 on it...!!

Reply from Mark Grunonner, Care Home Manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your kind words we are very happy that mum has settled in to the home and that the staff are making mums stay special, I have passed on your kind word to all the team

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Review from Lynn L (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Dad has been a resident at Queen Charlotte (QC) since August 2024. My Mum was a resident as well in 2018. It was my Dad's choice that if he ever needed to go into a nursing home then it would be QC. What a wonderful care home. But what quintessentially makes this possible is that all the staff who work there go above and beyond to make QC a lovely Home to be living in. The residents are well cared for and they have a busy daily schedule of activities to take part in. The Chef cooks delicious home cooked meals, cakes and puddings are a delight. My Dad is content and always smiling and every time I visit I am welcomed into QC. Thank you so much to the Home Manager and all the QC Staff.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you very much for the very kind review. I will share with all the team here.

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Review from J B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I cannot thank the manager and his wonderful team enough for the love, care, dignity and compassion shown to my grandad during his time at QC. The support also given to us as a family during his final day's was exceptional, nothing was ever too much bother and this will remain with us forever. He was very settled and very happy. You all have a very special place in our hearts.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you for kind review. It was an privilege to care for your grandad. I will share these kind words with the team at Queen Charlotte

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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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A all round good experience when visiting my mother friendly staff well looked after and kept clean and a good atmosphere with a good medical team to see over things. Plenty of engaging activities for the family and residents to join in.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Cate home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your kind review I will share this with the team

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Review from A K (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad is so happy. Laughing and smiling, he has put on weight, we have not seen him looking so happy eating and drinking well. The activities are amazing, lovely atmosphere in the care home, dad loves it. He has always been a people person, I think I take after him. I came to join dad for my lunch on Boxing Day. The meal was so good and the dining room experience was so nice to have the party. The lift being fixed and signs being put up for the contractors not to park in the care home car park, so there was enough parking for relatives. I am so glad dad is at Queen Charlotte Care Home.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Care home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind review it is lovely that dad is settled and happy at Queen Charlotte I will share this with the team.

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Review from Steve B (Son of Resident) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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When we were invited to view the home for the first time the management team were very informative giving us all the information we were asking for, showing us the room Dad would be in, along with all other facilities and whilst walking round we were impressed with how friendly all the staff were, taking time to talk to us about everything they do during the days to occupy the residents.
The residents have an exceptional menu choice each day and we noticed how kind and patient all the staff are with them all.
Another thing that impressed us was how clean the place was kept as well.
If you want a meal with your loved ones whilst visiting this can be arranged with notice at a very reasonable price.

Can't speak highly enough about Queen Charlotte Care Home and all the staff and we know we have found the home our Dad deserves to be in and looked after as we would want him to be.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Cate home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you very much for this lovely review. I will share this with all the staff at Queen Charlotte. We are very happy that dad settled here.

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Review from Philippa W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother-in-law has been living at Queen Charlotte care home since January. She is very well looked after and has improved in her demeanour since arriving. There is always something going on and everyone is included.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind feedback. I will ensure that it is shared with the team. It is so lovely that your mother-in-law enjoys the activities.

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Review from S W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since Mum-in-law joined the family of caring staff, she has been in a much happier place. She joins in with the daily events and has much more company. She is a people watcher, so she loves it and seems to be very happy since joining. It had made hubby and my decision a lot more happier than we wanted for her. May she continue to flourish for the rest of her stay. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Moira Stevens, Cate home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

We are so pleased that Mum has settled in so well at Queen Charlotte. Mum is an absolute pleasure to have as part of our family.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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This is an update review. My relative has been at Queen Charlotte for a year now. I am so happy with my choice as she is so well cared for. Mum has a medical condition. It’s very challenging to manage, and Mum can make it even more challenging, but I can not fault the nursing team and carers for their kindness, compassion and dedication.
All staff are kind and caring. They treat residents like family and I observe genuine affection between them.
The home has a great activities team that provides crafts, entertainment and outings for the residents. Mum enjoys the activities, but she is never pressured to join in if she doesn’t want to.

The food is homemade and there is always a good variety. Always some delicious cakes available. Mum has put on weight since coming here, so that says it all. I am always welcome to come and have lunch with her too, in fact, I am always invited and included in anything and everything that is going on, which makes this place so welcoming and homely.

Reply from Moira Stevens, Cate home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your wonderful review, I will share this will all the team at Queen Charlotte.

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Review from J W (Friend of Resident) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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A family friend has been a resident in Queen Charlotte's since September, sadly now deceased. The care he has received has been excellent, delivered with warmth and friendliness. It has always been clean and bright and has a lovely atmosphere, with caring staff. We thought it was a very good nursing home and would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Mark Grundonner, Home manager at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

Many thanks for the very kind review, I will pass this lovely review onto all the staff at Queen Charlotte.

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Review from Sharon A (Friend of Resident) published on 6 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My friend was in the Queen Charlotte Care Home for quite a short while, just four short weeks when she finally lost a brave battle with cancer yesterday. Her brief but happy stay was due to the kind of person she was but also due to the kindness and care that she received. The beautiful garden helped too, she was an outdoors sort of lady. While she was there I visited most days, so I met many staff. These are a happy group of people who not only care for the residents but extend their care to family and friends (even the four-legged ones). I really can’t thank them enough for their care, love and support and for the happy way they go about their very difficult job.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 January 2020
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Sandie Morris
Sandie MorrisJob Title:Deputy Manager

I have been a Registered Nurse for 34 years working in both general nursing and mental health and have worked in dementia care for 12 years. I like to lead by example, I am resident focused, and always treat the person not the illness. I believe everyone is entitled to safe respectful care with dignity and respect. I started working for Kingsley in 2023, coming across the border from Somerset..

Yaz Perry
Yaz PerryJob Title:Head of care

I have been part of the team at Queen Charlotte since 2019, during which time I completed my Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Adult Care. I am now progressing to study Adult Nursing with the support of Kingsley Healthcare. With more than 12 years of experience in specialist dementia care, I am committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. I am particularly passionate about dementia and end-of-life care and have a strong interest in the Gold Standards Framework, which I am part of the team implementing this at Queen Charlotte. Outside of work, I’m an enthusiastic rugby player and currently play for Yeovil Women — a team proudly sponsored and supported by Kingsley Healthcare.

Lydia Down
Lydia DownJob Title:Clinical Lead

I have been a Registered Nurse with Kingsley Healthcare since March this year, having previously worked for the NHS for 18 years. I believe that a high standard of care should be accessible to all, and I am passionate about delivering holistic, person-centred care. This extends to end-of-life nursing, where I focus on providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate support for both residents and their families. I am a strong team player and enjoy getting involved in the home’s regular activities with residents. Outside of work, I enjoy walking and spending time with my daughters.

Claire Sheppard
Claire SheppardJob Title:Activities & Lifestyle Co-ordinator

I came on board at Kingsley in 2023, transitioning from childcare, starting as an activities co-ordinator, then progressing to lead activities co-ordinator. I am passionate about leading the home's activities and my team, placing residents at the centre of everything we do and treating them with kindness, empathy and respect. I have a passion for horses, and riding along long stretches of beach with the wind and waves is an invigorating way to relax.

Frequently Asked Questions about Queen Charlotte Nursing Home

What types of Care is Queen Charlotte Nursing 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 Queen Charlotte Nursing Home have?

There are 51 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Queen Charlotte Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Queen Charlotte Nursing Home to the centre of Weymouth?

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

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