
The accommodation and cleanliness etc was excellent.Philip M(Brother of Resident/Service User)

The food here is also really appetisingPeter A(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)


The accommodation and cleanliness etc was excellent.Philip M(Brother of Resident/Service User)

The food here is also really appetisingPeter A(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)


Cheriton Care Home is a real home-from-home in the heart of Dorset’s county town of Dorchester. Comprising Badbury House and Maumbury House, offering high-quality, affordable residential, respite, reablement and dementia care.
Friends and family members are welcome to visit at any time, and there’s always tea and coffee on hand.
After a £½ million refurbishment programme, Cheriton is fully equipped to deal with a range of needs and requirements.
Cheriton Care Home has...
Care Provided by Cheriton 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 71 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
- 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 Cheriton Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cheriton 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
- Matt Dennis-Andrews (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (61)
Cheriton Care Home Reviews (38)
Cheriton Care Home has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.430) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cheriton Care Home has 38 reviews.
Sadly after almost four years of caring for my husband of 90, who suffers with Alzheimer's and dementia, I was unable to cope with his needs i.e. falling and difficulty in walking, but I am so grateful to have found dedicated carers and support staff at Cheriton (which is within half a mile of our home - which means I can walk to visit him) who make this world a better place. He has settled in even better than I could have hoped for. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to have your husband with us at Cheriton and so pleased he has settled in so well. If you require any information or assistance at any point please do not hesitate to contact us direct at the home, and we look forward to seeing you when you come to visit.
My aunt is being treated at all times with kindness and dignity. She is cared for in a safe, homely environment and the staff are always friendly. Communication is always very good. My aunt loves the food!
We are so pleased that your aunt is happy with us and loves the food. We are delighted to be able to offer her a high quality of care and dignity. Please follow our Facebook page for updates and photos direct from the home.
The staff at Cheriton Care Home are kind and friendly. There is a happy atmosphere at the home and the residents are treated with care and their dignity and feelings are respected. My mother has been a resident there for a year and she enjoys the activities provided and she feels at home there.
Thank you for your review of our home. We are delighted to have your mother with us and glad she enjoys the activities and environment of Cheriton Care Home. For news and activity photos/videos please like our Facebook page.
I cannot fault anything. My lovely mum sadly passed away yesterday. The staff were fantastic! Compassionate, caring and efficient, even calling me later that evening to check how I was feeling.
I will so miss seeing them all now Mum is not there.
First of all, we are very sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kind review. We are glad your mother was looked after to a high standard and you felt completely supported by our team.
My mother was a resident for over 8 years. During this time she was very well cared for.
Thank you. We were happy to offer our high standard of care to your mother and glad you were content with our service.
My mother was a resident for over two years until her recent death aged 100. The care both general and nursing given is excellent 24/7 and communication with myself has also been superb. My wife and I chose this care home from 4 others not only because the cost was acceptable but mainly because additionally to all the usual facilities it has a beautifully maintained secure garden for use by the residents so my mother could enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. I would recommend this home to anyone.
A fantastic care home, they looked after my Mum, gave the correct care, showed respect to her. Also made me very welcome on my visits to the care home, in fact, they gave me the complete run of the place. The staff were all attentive, nothing was too much trouble.
Visiting my sister with dementia on three unannounced visits, I found the staff very helpful in every way. The accommodation and cleanliness etc was excellent. I found my sister very happy although she did not recognise me as I live in Leicester, do not drive but try to visit her at least three times a year.
Thank you to all at Badbury.
Recently my mother-in-law was placed into Bradbury Care Home we chose this home as we had used it previously for another relative. He was so happy during his year-long stay. We were always greeted with a good reception and offered tea and coffee. Nothing was ever too much trouble. So the choice of putting another relative here was without any issues at all. The home is immaculate and the staff and employees are well mannered and very helpful.
Mum is getting the best care she can.
Thank you.
I can not find any fault with the home - the staff are always busy but happy to help with anything I ask them. Always friendly. The food is good and plentiful with choices if need be. I visit very frequently so do all my family so have visited many different times day and night with no problems.
The management are excellent and always give me a report without me asking. I have no problems and am very happy with the care provided.
My mother appears to have a good rapport with the staff who are very caring.
All staff are very caring and helpful.
What can I say other than kind, helpful, husband well looked after.
My father-in-law is extremely happy and well looked after at Badbury. He regularly tells us he 'couldn't be anywhere better' and I totally agree.
Everyone here is welcoming and friendly. All the staff will always go the extra mile for residents and visitors. The food here is also really appetising and the house is always immaculately clean. The family really enjoys visiting him here and it is very reassuring to know that when we're not here he is still so well looked after!
I couldn't recommend Badbury enough.
Also for your kindness to all of us, his family.
You made us feel that we were part of your family.
Two very small words but meant from the bottom of our hearts.
We also admired the way the staff were surviving the renovations that were taking place which must at times have been very disruptive to the daily routines. They always appeared happy and positive about how lovely the finished home would be. Also the management team were first class, emails and phone calls answered promptly and always available to speak to or happy to call back .
Thank you all
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 November 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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Cheriton Care Home is led by experienced care professional Matthew Dennis-Andrews, who became the registered manager in 2024.
With over 20 years of experience in the health and social care sector, Matt plays a key role in maintaining the home's high standards and warm, positive culture.
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