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Selwood House Care Home

Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9FN
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Selwood House Care Home, Dorchester
Selwood House Care Home, Dorchester
Selwood House Care Home, Dorchester

Designed to be a real home-from-home for residents, Selwood House provides a luxury lifestyle, enabling people to continue living life the way they choose, with the added benefit of having company and no chores.

A new setting, situated in Charlton Down near Dorchester, the home specialises in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, and can accommodate up to eighty-four people.

Every corner of the home has been carefully...  

Care Provided by Selwood House Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • 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 85 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

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
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,650From £1,700
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,650From £1,700

Get in touch with us today to arrange a free personal care assessment. This will help us provide a weekly fee tailored to your individual needs. Please note that the prices shown are only a guide — contact our Care Home for an exact quote based on your requirements. Your accommodation, food, activities, entertainment, hairdressing, chiropody, and newspapers are all included in your ‘all inclusive’ care home fee.

Contact Selwood House Care 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Clare Twiss (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (85)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (83)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at all times, but please avoid meal times if possible.

Parking

  • There is a visitor's car park on site.

Selwood House Care Home Reviews (25)

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9.9

Selwood House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Selwood House Care Home has 25 reviews.

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Review from Zara H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Since her arrival, my mother, who suffers from mid-stage Alzheimer's, has received nothing but excellent care from the wonderful staff at Selwood House. They are incredibly kind, cheerful, endlessly patient and thoroughly professional. The environment is very comfortable and well-designed, with beautiful gardens. My mother enjoys regular access to these gardens and daily stimulating, fun activities are organised and thoughtfully tailored to the abilities of the group. My mother particularly enjoys the quizzes and singing sessions, as well as being pampered at the in-house salon! The lovely private dining suite has proved extremely useful for large family visits and the quality of food and service is, as always, reassuringly high. I would have no hesitation in recommending Selwood House to your loved one.

Reply from Becky Green, Home Manager at Selwood House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review for Selwood House Care Home. Your kind words and feedback is truly appreciated by the whole team. It's lovely to hear that your mother enjoys the activities that we have organised in the home. Its lovely to know that you would recommend our home to others who need care for their loved ones.

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Review from Judith M (Friend of Resident) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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On visiting a beloved friend staying within Selwood House, I was very pleasantly surprised at how well-kept and modern the home is. The coffee shop is a real delight!

The staff are also very welcoming and accommodating. A real pleasure to visit!

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Review from E W (Relative of Resident) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I got to the stage where my mother had to be put into a care home. We searched for a care home and I think we found the perfect one in Sellwood House. They were and still are very helpful, they take really good care of my mum and they've made the whole process so smooth. They keep her very busy and it's just a lovely place for her to stay. I would honestly give everything a 10 out of 10.

Reply from Becky Green, Home Manager at Selwood House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review for Selwood House Care Home. Your feedback and kind words are appreciated and will be shared with the staff team. It is a pleasure having your mum here and including her in the Selwood House family.

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Review from M W (Wife of Resident) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot praise this care home enough. My husband has Alzheimer's and requires endless help but is always cared for with such kindness and dignity.

The staff are second to none although caring for residents with various problems, they are always smiling. A very happy caring home which I cannot recommend highly enough.

Reply from Becky Green, Home Manager at Selwood House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. Your feedback and kind words are appreciated by all of the staff team at Selwood House. Warmest regards.

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Review from Jacqui M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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The care for my father has been fantastic. All staff have taken the time to get to know him and make him feel at home. The food is excellent, and the option to book a private dining area for family get-togethers has worked really well.

The weekly trips out and daily indoor activities have been great fun for my father, keeping him entertained and stimulated sufficiently for his stage of dementia. I’ve been regularly updated on his care and all staff have made me feel welcome when I come to visit. I would thoroughly recommend this care home.

Reply from Ben Marsden, Customer Relations Manager at Selwood House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Selwood House Care Home. We are delighted to hear how pleased you have been with our care for your father. We will pass your kind words on to the staff team and are very pleased that he's settled in so well with us here at Selwood House.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 August 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (4) & Events (0)

News
  • 22 Jun 2026

    As part of Carers Week, our team had a lovely treat day. A huge thank you to Angela Moody, Tropic Skincare Executive Leader, who generously donated her time to come...

  • 22 Jun 2026

    The gentlemen have really enjoyed getting stuck into this one, carefully sanding back the many layers of paint to help bring the chair back to its former glory before it...

  • 16 Apr 2026

    We're currently offering a special 6 week stay for the price of 4, perfect for anyone recovering from a hospital stay, needing a well-earned break, or wanting to experience care...

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Awards / Recognitions (13)

  • 01 Jun 2026Recipient: Selwood House Care Home
  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Country Court
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Country Court

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Meet the Team (1)

Clare Twiss
Clare TwissJob Title:Home Manager

Clare is a committed and dedicated Home Manager who is passionate about enriching the lives of our residents by delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life. She is passionate about promoting individual choice for residents, allowing them to feel empowered. Clare operates an open-door policy and welcomes families and residents to pop in any time for a chat over a cup of tea.

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