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Anning House

Cross Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9QX
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Anning House cared for my Dad, and it will always hold a very special place in my heart.Esther S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Anning House, Weymouth
Anning House, Weymouth
Anning House, Weymouth

Anning House is a luxury care home in the seaside town of Weymouth. The dedicated care team provide quality nursing, dementia and residential care on a permanent and respite basis. they also offer compassionate end of life care.

The Dorset home has many excellent facilities, including a café, hair and beauty salon, cinema room, small library and a shop. The light and stylish lounges have seaside views and residents can choose...  

Care Provided by Anning House

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 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,618From £1,820
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,713From £1,927
Nursing CareFrom £1,820From £2,118
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,978From £2,225

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

What’s included?

• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans

• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef

• Access to landscaped gardens

• Activities and lifestyle programme

• All utilities and other accommodation costs

• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Contact Anning House 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

  • Heidi Williams (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: -1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)

Visiting

  • Anning House operates an 'Open House' policy and encourages family and friends to visit. There are no limited visiting hours, however, enquirers are requested to call the home manager to arrange a visit in advance.

Parking

  • Ample parking at the onsite car park.

Anning House Reviews (84)

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9.7

Anning House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.746) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Anning House has 84 reviews.

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Review from K J (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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Dad stayed at Gracewell for respite and settled in so well, he has now moved in permanently. I was invited to attend Dad's care review via 'Teams'. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Dad looked happy and relaxed. It is a great comfort for me living overseas to know that he has company, is settled, engaged and well-cared-for in his lovely new home. I hope he will continue to be involved in activities for as long as he is able. Thanks everyone.

Reply from Esther Sheppard, Homes Admissions Advisor at Anning House

Thank you for taking the time to review Gracewell of Weymouth. Your feedback is really important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We were delighted to have your father come to stay with us and are so pleased he has settled in well. Your kind words will be shared with the team.

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Review from Lou W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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As for many families, we have found this a very difficult time not being able to see our precious mum. As a family, we are, however, so comforted knowing that mum is receiving the most outstanding care. She is so well supported by the team... she always has a hat and scarf on, her trademark accessories and we can just tell (even on the difficult days) that she is being beautifully looked after. Not seeing her is hard but again the team has provided many opportunities for us to see mum via video calls. Whilst we can’t wait for 'normal' visiting to return, we are just so grateful that she is in such safe and caring hands.

Reply from The Gracewell of Weymouth Team, Team at Anning House

Here at Gracewell of Weymouth, we have worked hard to ensure all of the residents receive the highest quality of care and security within our home. Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with the team and we look forward to welcoming you back to our home soon.

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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Facilities excellent, care staff are friendly and approachable. Well organised activities and entertainment but unfortunately my mother is bed-bound. I would appreciate more contact with the nurse in charge on the floor rather than having to find her! Level of care satisfactory but staff change very frequently.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth. Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their...  

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Review from J C (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My review is really since March until present. I am so impressed with Gracewell of Weymouth. They have been so caring and professional through the whole pandemic/lockdown period. They have communicated how my father was and what was happening regularly. They have kept him safe and looked after him so well. So pleased. All the staff have been fantastic, can you pass on my wholehearted thanks. Great team, great job, thank you.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

Here at Gracewell of Weymouth, we have worked hard to ensure all of the residents receive the highest quality of care and security within our home. Thank you for your kind words; these will be shared with the team, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our home soon.

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Review from Roy S (Son of Resident) published on 27 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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My Dad has been in this home for over a year now and I am very pleased with his care. Though he was adamant he didn't want to stay in the first few months, he has now settled in well. The staff have recently dealt very well with the difficult conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

Gracewell of Weymouth appreciate moving into a care home can be an unsettling time. This is why we take the time to engage with family members and friends of the resident to make the process as smooth as possible, to get to know the resident on a personal level. We are pleased your father has settled in well.

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Review from Chris W (Son of Resident) published on 4 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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This is clearly one of the best if not the best care home in the area. Having experienced others of nearly similar standards we just can't find any fault with Gracewell. The staff are caring and concerned and interested in the residents and families. The management is on the ball and ready to help with anything. In the current Covid crisis they have also held their cool and done their absolute best for residents, be it a very difficult time for us all and in particular for some of the families. It's still not easy getting through this with the home upholding all current safety recommendations and there has been no visiting for the last eight weeks. By the use of multiple tablets and video calls, we have managed to at least get some contact with our mother who is suffering from dementia. So it's not easy to make sure she can look at the images and speak to us. However, some of these calls have kept us going even though at times Mum has been having very bad days. Thank you Gracewell.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

Gracewell of Weymouth appreciate moving into a care home can be an unsettling time. This is why we take the time to engage with family members and friends of the resident to make the process as smooth as possible, to get to know the resident on a personal level. We are pleased to hear your mother has settled in well.

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Review from Carole B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I wish Gracewell of Weymouth had their own minibus to take my father out. He stayed for 3 weeks and only went out for an hour and a half in 3 weeks. This is what this home needs.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth. Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their...  

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Review from Andrew B (Son of Resident) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent facilities and caring, helpful staff.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

Here at Gracewell of Weymouth, we endeavour to provide the very best experience for our residents and their families. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us. These will be shared with the team.

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Review from Janet C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have no hesitation in recommending Gracewell. The staff are all very welcoming, and the care assistants and nurses are so very patient and helpful towards residents and visitors.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

The team here at Gracewell of Weymouth would firstly like to thank you for your kind words. We strive, as a team, to work closely with our residents so we can provide the very best care for each individual in our home.

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Review from Mike F (Son of Resident) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would have no hesitation in recommending Gracewell of Weymouth. Whenever I visited my father, whatever time of day, he was always clean and well dressed. He started off downstairs but within a few months, it was apparent that he would have to go upstairs, again this was carried out efficiently and without fuss. The staff were lovely. Very kind and considerate. If he needed adjustments to his medication they were the first to support it and get the Doctor in. Also, I would be the first to say my old dad wasn't always the easiest to deal with, but they did it respectfully and with courtesy. The rooms and facilities were very good. The dining room set out like a proper dining area so it kept clients feeling as though they mattered and it was not just "feeding time". The menu as well was most tempting. All in all, I was most satisfied with all the care my father received at Gracewell.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

We are thrilled with your positive experience and are so glad your Father has settled in so well to Gracewell of Weymouth. We take great pride in delivering high-quality care and providing facilities to our residents. Your recognition of this is invaluable to our team, thank you.

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Review from D P (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been made very welcome from the start, despite him not being 100% settled from his admission in May. The gardens are well kept and very popular to him in good weather.

Activities are varied and his "wish" to go back to the tank museum has been fulfilled recently. The visits by alpacas and ponies are one of his favourites.

Reply from Carol Britton, General Manager at Anning House

Our team here at Gracewell of Weymouth are so grateful for your comments. Our activities co-ordinator and the teamwork hard to provide engaging and stimulating activities for all of our residents, we are so glad to hear the activities provided are one of your favourite elements of our home.

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Review from G G (Son of Resident) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Whilst my mother was only a short term resident before, she sadly passed away. The care and compassion of all the staff was exceptional. Cannot imagine a more peaceful and gentle place. Thank you.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House

Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth – particularly at such a difficult time. The team here are so grateful that your mother had such a positive experience of the home and this extended to family members and friends.

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Review from R W (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Gracewell of Weymouth staff has produced some outstanding care for my mother and continue to provide diverse entertainment and good activities for all the residents.

The gardens have been used to good effect with BBQ's, musical entertainment, Dog shows and for just sitting and looking at the floral displays. As family members, we are welcomed and encouraged to take part in all that is going on. Well done Gracewell.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth.

Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.

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Review from S W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Have found the care to be excellent as far as I can tell and all the staff including admin are very helpful and obliging towards our family. My mother-in-law is always well dressed and gets on well with the carers for whom it seems that nothing is too much trouble. Her room is kept in very good order, as is the home in general which I feel is cleaned to a very high standard.
The menu day today is very varied and she has no complaints about the food.

All in all a very comfortable home for her

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth.

Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.

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Review from Julie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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We looked around at other care homes before we chose Weymouth for mum, we visited Gracewell several times before Mum actually moved in. We had a family lunch, joined in with activities to help Mum move from her home of 45 years to Gracewell. She has been there for 5 months now and it has been brilliant. Admission paperwork was simple and they checked we had claimed any financial assistance available for Mum which helped toward Mum's care. We then found with Mum's pensions that there was not a huge difference in cost compared to the average cost of a care home or having care in her own home. The facilities are excellent, modern, clean and well maintained and the staff are amazing. For us, it's been all the extras available that make Gracewell the best. The trips out, daily entertainment, activities, the garden, the cafe and the hairdresser on-site at a small extra cost, but Mum loves the chat and pamper. We can book and stay for a meal too. But the best thing is the staff's commitment to the residents. 5 star.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth.

Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.

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Review from P G (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum had been at the care home for three years, her room was looking a little tired. I spoke to the nurse on the floor who assisted me and we changed a few things immediately. There were a few things that could not be rectified immediately, however, I spoke to the home admissions advisor who arranged for a new carpet with the week. Thank you to all involved.

Reply from Yaneke Davey, General Manager at Anning House
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth.

Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their...  

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Review from V B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the care my mum is receiving. The home is modern and clean with a beautiful garden and all the staff are caring, friendly and professional. Mum has settled in well and loves the varied activities.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Anning House
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.

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Review from Linda D (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother and father were both at Gracewell. We have found that the staff are excellent and go above and beyond. Mother died, unfortunately here, but the staff that were on duty took such care with her. Father is still with you and the staff have been so caring to him. You run a wonderful home, with excellent staff.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Anning House
Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth – particularly at such a difficult time.

Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great...  

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Review from Clare S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Just amazing. My grandparents came here as they could no longer manage in their own home. They were very unsure at first but the care of all the staff has now settled them and they both feel that Gracewell of Weymouth is now their home.

Sadly nan died this month. Her care at the end was above and beyond by all staff. Now my granddad is picking up the pieces with the support and kindness of all the staff. Thank you to all of you.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Anning House
Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth – particularly at such a difficult time.

Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great...  

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Review from M B (Resident / Service User) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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During my stay, I have found all staff to be helpful and caring where care was needed.

They are all pleasant and happy to share time with you. The food is always good.

Reply from Marketing, Marketing at Anning House
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Weymouth.

Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 March 2023
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Heidi Williams
Heidi WilliamsJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2023

I hold my Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management, a diploma in adult nursing, and mentoring qualifications.

I decided to join Anning House because I wanted to be part of a well-respected, larger company that was part of the wider community where I live.

As a Home Manager, it’s important that I have empathy and am able to listen and lead by example. I always want to be a good role model and empower my team and others, treating everyone with respect. I went into nursing to make a difference; this can be a big impact or just the little things that make a difference in someone’s life. I’m still incredibly proud and happy to be able to continue to do this in my career every day.

Although I have a busy role at work, I like to keep busy outside of work too - I love supporting my husband when he’s playing in his band, going to nice restaurants to eat, entertaining family and friends at home, and going to the theatre, especially to see musicals.

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