
Little touches like daffodils on St Davids' day showed how much staff listened and understoodKeith B(Son of Resident/Service User)

We know our mum is safe, cared for, happy and in her ever after home. Thank you.J C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are kind, helpful and jolly, which makes the place homely.Sandy E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Little touches like daffodils on St Davids' day showed how much staff listened and understoodKeith B(Son of Resident/Service User)

We know our mum is safe, cared for, happy and in her ever after home. Thank you.J C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are kind, helpful and jolly, which makes the place homely.Sandy E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Gainsborough Care Home offers a home for life in Swanage, providing affordable residential, respite and dementia care. Gainsborough is set in a picturesque Purbeck seaside town, just a stone’s throw from Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast.
After being completely refurbished to a very high standard Gainsborough is fully equipped to deal with a range of needs and requirements. Gainsborough has three comfortable lounges and the dining room mean there is plenty of...
Care Provided by Gainsborough Care Home
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 48 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
- Meals
- Activities
- Designated care advisor
- Support with funding
- 24-hour care updates via our app
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- And more.
In fact, we have NO HIDDEN FEES and will never ask you to pay more than your agreed weekly fee.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gainsborough Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gainsborough 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
- Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vicky Boursnell-Brooks (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime
Parking
- Ample parking
Gainsborough Care Home Reviews (60)
Gainsborough Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.492) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gainsborough Care Home has 60 reviews.
My father has been in Gainsborough since January, he was made to feel very welcome and settled in quickly. Over the past 8-months, Dad has had ups and downs health-wise, and he had always been looked after well with the staff keeping my brother and myself informed. Medical staff visit regularly, and all Dad's needs are met. The food is excellent, and Dad always comments on this. I am very happy with Gainsborough.
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We are so pleased your Dad is enjoying the food here at Gainsborough.
In July 2019, urgent care was needed for my parents and Gainsborough Care Home has proved to be the perfect choice. For six months, they were able to enjoy very comfortable rooms adapted to their needs, enabling them to live together before my father passed away in January. The staff have been wonderful caring for Mum, allowing her to remain in her familiar room, overlooking the garden. During the 'Coronavirus lockdown' we have been able to keep in close touch and have been reassured regarding her physical and mental well being. It was wonderful to visit recently and see in person the continued high standard of care. The lunch menu was outstanding, a great choice of freshly cooked, beautifully presented food and there was a lovely, peaceful atmosphere in the home. As a family we are so grateful for Gainsborough Care Home in providing all we needed and more, in these difficult times.
I have worked in homes for eight years and this one compares very favourably amongst the best.
Impressed with cleanliness.
We were very upset because we couldn't believe we could find another home as good but actually we now believe Gainsborough Care Home to be even better. We cannot fault the staff or management. My mother is very happy and we say excellent!
All care staff are friendly and helpful and they all have the time to make my mum feel happy and content. I have no problem with the care staff as I know my mother is safe and very well looked after.
I have no idea of value for money as I am only a visitor. Activities not too stimulating. Staff lovely and hard working but seemed to be 'flat out' and hard working.
I feel the staff are very kind and try to do what they can to help. They are polite and keep the room tidy and clean. Considering the lack of staff they still manage to keep calm under pressure.
Over the past few months, the staff have been far more friendly. The used dishes from lunch etc have been removed before my pm visit and I feel the staff do a very good job, even though there is a lack of staff.
Although she is confined to her room because of her mobility. There is usually some activity going on downstairs when I visit.
She is very outgoing and misses the interaction with other residents due to their incapacity but her own concentration level is lacking. I am concerned that she gets no exercise being confined to a wheelchair. Consequently, her weight has increased so needs less fattening food.
I am concerned also that communication from NHS services is poor. Finally long term; her clearly marked laundry still goes missing.
Excellent care and friendly staff.
I feel happy every time I see mum because I know she is well looked after.
Gainsborough Care Home, where my wife spent the last 32 months of her life, was a 40 mile round trip from the home of our 50 year marriage, but after daily witnessing the compassionate caring which she received from the dedicated team there at Swanage, and the always friendly environment, I never once considered requesting that she be moved any closer. (If it's not broke, don't fix it!) When I left her there every evening, I was confident that she was in the best possible hands, receiving the best possible care, for which I shall ever be grateful.
My aunt was in for respite and fell out of bed, called for help and no one came. We took a call from her while on holiday and then had to phone the home to get someone to help her. TV and internet not available. Appalling home.
My mother has been at this care home for six years and apart from a large turnover of staff and management her treatment by staff has been good and the care and support have been good and she is treated with great dignity.
All staff members are very approachable and friendly.
The care home is in need of TLC and staff need to have their own private area to be able to step away from their work.
The care home is currently under a new management team - unable to make comments about this.
The staff are very friendly, extremely helpful and caring not only to the residents but to their friends, family and visitors. The care given to the patients that I have experienced over the last 18 months has been amazing. The patience and kindness shown to the residents is amazing. The home, in my opinion, is run like a hotel. The food, catering,m variety of menu is excellent. The home always smells pleasant and a delight to visit.
I am very pleased with the standard of care shown to Mum. The staff have been so kind and caring to Mum, which has enabled her to settle in well in the home and I have seen a completely positive change in her. The staff has assessed Mum and help her with eating and personal care. Every staff member has been very friendly to relatives visiting, who are able to visit any time. There is an activity every day and the afternoon tea with homemade cakes are excellent!
Very satisfied with overall care. I visit most days and have only experienced caring and dignified treatment administered with a smile or kind word, even in difficult circumstances. I am always kept informed and any problems dealt with promptly. Mum is happy and safe.
We could not be happier with this home. We have found our relative to be clean, well fed and happy. The staff are warm, caring and professional. There is an atmosphere of calm even when they are handling difficult behaviours.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 May 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

Juliet has been working at Gainsborough Care Home since 2017 as an Administrator. During this time, Juliet has grown with the home and has been a valued team member, understanding the needs of the home and the residents.
In 2022 Dawn Hand became the new Registered Manager and appointed Juliet as her Deputy reinforcing the Management Team, new ideas and structure.
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