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Cheriton Care Home

10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2EN
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The accommodation and cleanliness etc was excellent.Philip M(Brother of Resident/Service User)
Cheriton Care Home, Dorchester
The food here is also really appetisingPeter A(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Cheriton Care Home, Dorchester
Cheriton Care Home, Dorchester

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.

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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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,100 - £1,400£1,300 - £1,600
Residential Dementia Care£1,200 - £1,500£1,400 - £1,700
Our Care Home fees are all-inclusive. This includes, but is not limited to:
- 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.

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

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)

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8.4

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.

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Review from Brenda W (Wife of Resident) published on 6 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from debbie boyd, Marketing at Cheriton Care Home

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.

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Review from A M (Niece of Resident) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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!

Reply from Debbie Boyd, Marketing at Cheriton Care Home

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.

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Review from Sarah C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Debbie Boyd, Marketing at Cheriton Care Home

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.

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Review from Judith S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum was in the care of Cheriton Care Home (Badbury Care Home) for five years. In that time she was cared for by the lovely staff, all of whom were like family to my mother and me.
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.

Reply from Debbie Boyd, Marketing at Cheriton Care Home

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.

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Review from J W (Son of Resident) published on 19 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was a resident for over 8 years. During this time she was very well cared for.

Reply from Debbie Boyd, Marketing at Cheriton Care Home

Thank you. We were happy to offer our high standard of care to your mother and glad you were content with our service.

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Review from Nick J (Son of Resident) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from C W (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Philip M (Brother of Resident) published on 18 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Hayden C (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the first visit in April 2018 to asses the home's suitability for my mother, to the most recent, my wife and I have always been greeted by the staff and management with utmost courtesy and positivity. The home has a warm inviting feel to it, clean, fresh smelling and an air of professionalism pervade. My mother was quickly and kindly settled in and now sees this as home. An immense relief for my wife and I.

Thank you to all at Badbury.

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Review from R H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are all friendly and helpful. Always feel comfortable talking to them about Mum and they always do their best to accommodate.
Mum is getting the best care she can.

Thank you.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident for three years now.
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.

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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Not always consistent regarding request not to give biscuits automatically with tea due to an increase in weight.

My mother appears to have a good rapport with the staff who are very caring.

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Review from Julie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are very caring and helpful.

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Review from M T (Wife of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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What can I say other than kind, helpful, husband well looked after.

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Review from Peter A (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Tabitha J (Friend of Resident) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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Just to say another big thank you to all of you for your kindness, care, professionalism, fun and friendship to my friend during his stay with you.
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.

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Review from Kathryn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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My Mum was only at Badbury for a short while, but was cared for so well. The staff were patient and caring and always tried to accommodate anything extra she needed or wanted. It was a difficult time for the family but we always felt supported and well informed, any concerns we had when she first moved in were quickly looked at and solutions offered.
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

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 November 2024
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  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Matthew Dennis-Andrews
Matthew Dennis-AndrewsJob Title:Care Home ManagerJoined: 2024

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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