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Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DE
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02 March 2026
Lovely, comfortable, warm + welcoming. Becky, manageress, couldn't have been more helpful + accommodating. All staff were friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional "A thoroughly enjoyable experience".
17 February 2026
This home is very clean, well run, the staff are charming and helpful, very kind.
There is always a comprehensive programme of activities for residents.
16 February 2026
My father in law was in the care of Larks Leas rest home for the last six years of his life. Throughout his stay there, he was cared for at all times with complete dignity and respect. Nothing was ever too much trouble and the management and care team went above and beyond at all times to make his
stay with them as pleasurable as possible. If asked to sum up in a few words what Larks is truly like, I would have to say a real home from home with unconditional care and kindness from the whole of the team and a genuine want to please and look after the residents. In our experience we felt that the Larks team treated all the residents as individuals and were always thoughtful and considerate towards them. As well as the usual holidays and high days, milestone birthdays or celebrations were never overlooked without a wonderful social gathering or party taking place. My family and I would not hesitate in thoroughly recommending Larks Leas for your nearest and dearest. Such wonderful care xx
19 January 2026
The management could not have been more helpful from the first phone call to enquire, then from hospital to their care, was stress free and very efficient, always with a smile and all the staff of every part of the care home had the same courtesy and respect. Add to that the food was excellent.
16 January 2026
I cannot thank Becky and all the care staff at Lark Leas enough for their professionalism and care. My Aunt resided at Lark Leas for several years before she passed away in November 2025. The warm family atmosphere at Lark Leas gave our family much comfort knowing my Aunt was well cared for and
happy. She enjoyed the activities laid on every day, particularly the singing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lark Leas and the care team for their kindness and care.
22 July 2025
The care home is so friendly and very caring the residents are so well looked after. They have social activities most days, outings regularly always a birthday cake for all residents.
The atmosphere is so nice when you go in the lounge, so much chatting and laughing.
The meals are super, our
friend enjoys everything and ha looked so much better since being there.
09 July 2025
My Dad went into Larks Leas about a year after my Mother passed away, we had looked at a couple of care establishments for him, but we felt comfortable with Larks after a visit, he did have a choice of rooms and he chose a smaller one, mainly as it offered him a view of the garden.
The staff at
the home are friendly and informative, they would always contact me if Dad needed anything or they wanted to discuss anything. I felt happy that Dad was in good hands and wanted for nothing. Can't recommend Larks enough.
07 July 2025
Yesterday, I was invited to a garden party with musical entertainment at Larks Leas. During the 'very warm' afternoon we were waited on by the very friendly staff with cold drinks. Then we enjoyed a delicious cream tea, after which we spent time chatting in the lovely shady garden. My cousin has
been a resident for several years and I know the saying is 'there's no place like home' but the change we've seen since she moved into care is 'incredble'.
04 June 2025
The manager at Larks Leas was excellent at explaining everything about life at the care home and the financial requirements. The staff are exceptionally friendly and on first name terms with the residents. They succeed in making the stay have a home from home feeling. Residents views are taken into
account and acted upon. We couldn't be happier that we found this home.
27 December 2024
Larks Leas Rest Home is like a home from home. All the staff are amazing, friendly and very caring. My father loved his time there and made lots of friends. I am very grateful for all they did for my father.
04 December 2024
Lark Lea's Care Home was fantastic for my Dad. The care team and manager were very helpful, and supportive and cared for him in a very respectful manner, even after my dad passed away.
I would definitely recommend this care home.
14 August 2024
Mum had become frail and needed care, although she did not instantly accept her predicament and the reliance on others. The whole team at Larks Leas did their utmost to welcome and integrate Mum, initially for respite but with a view to it becoming permanent.
The room was freshly decorated, had a
pleasant garden view and felt comfortable and homely. Mum was a somewhat fussy vegetarian but the kitchen staff did their utmost to help find her food and choices that she liked. Having experienced some rather poor treatment from two different hospitals the whole atmosphere and level of care provided by Larks Leas was very reassuring and we knew that Mum was being cared for properly. Integrated correctly with treatment from local GPs and nurses.
Without a doubt, it was a difficult decision to place Mum into a care home but Larks Leas did their utmost to make the transition as smooth as possible. I would not hesitate to recommend them as an ideal location for residential care.
01 August 2024
Relaxing and polite. Really enjoyed my stay. Will be sorry to leave.
14 May 2024
The care my mother received in her stay at Larks Leas was full of love and compassion. They treated her with the utmost dignity until her passing.
06 March 2024
Mom was very independent and reluctant to go into care. So back in late 2021, we arranged initially for her to have a 'holiday' for two or three weeks at a highly recommended rest home. She felt so happy and secure at Larks Leas that she remained on her holiday until January 2024 when she passed
away at the age of 91. Mom being a very gregarious soul enjoyed the community, and made one or two very special friends, who along with the caring staff made her sojourn at Larks a delightful period in her life. The living conditions at the home were excellent, Larks is not a huge old building like some care homes, it is a fairly modern building with a nice intimate friendly feel to it. Her room was lovely and well-kept. Mother was always a good cook herself and greatly appreciated the fine meals provided by the kitchens, good variety every day. And finally to the staff and home management, who were excellent, helpful, and supportive at all times, thank you for looking after my mother so well.
26 January 2024
Two weeks recovery accommodation.
Food and staff very good.
24 January 2024
Mum spent her last few years at Larks Lees. She arrived after being in an interim placement during Covid. She was helped to feel at home and secure. Her room was beautiful and overlooked the gardens. Mum, unfortunately, developed dementia and became bedridden, and the care and love shown to her were
outstanding.
She passed away whilst I was abroad, but I was informed daily of the situation, and the most amazing caring staff, including Mum's ‘angel’ stayed with her the entire time. I will be forever grateful that I found Larks Lees for Mum.
17 January 2024
The care my mum received from the home was always personal and professional.
Mum was made to feel part of a family, and she always enjoyed taking part in the activities and got on well with the residents. At Mum's end-of-life care, the home went over and above to make Mum's last days as happy and
restful as possible.
31 October 2023
The home is very homely and friendly. The night staff are excellent, day staff varies, some are excellent and some not so. Not encouraged to go outside, shame as lovely garden here. No parasols and some small tables would be lovely.
17 October 2023
After a few years of my 91-year-old father trying to remain living independently he finally, and sadly, conceded that he could no longer cope living at home. After a fair bit of research, we settled on Larks Leas. And thank goodness we did. It's been a wonderful, reassuring experience for what could
have a been traumatic life-changing event. Dad settled in instantly. The staff are so brilliant, caring and friendly, all of them. Dad literally has a new lease of life. Everywhere is clean, the garden is gorgeous. As a family, we are kept fully updated and always made to feel welcome. As a nurse of 40+ years, I'm so comforted knowing I can take off my nurse's hat and just concentrate on being my dad's daughter.
Latest Reviews for Larks Leas Rest Home
02 March 2026
Lovely, comfortable, warm + welcoming. Becky, manageress, couldn't have been more helpful + accommodating. All staff were friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional "A thoroughly enjoyable experience".
17 February 2026
This home is very clean, well run, the staff are charming and helpful, very kind.
There is always a comprehensive programme of activities for residents.
16 February 2026
My father in law was in the care of Larks Leas rest home for the last six years of his life. Throughout his stay there, he was cared for at all times with complete dignity and respect. Nothing was ever too much trouble and the management and care team went above and beyond at all times to make his
stay with them as pleasurable as possible. If asked to sum up in a few words what Larks is truly like, I would have to say a real home from home with unconditional care and kindness from the whole of the team and a genuine want to please and look after the residents. In our experience we felt that the Larks team treated all the residents as individuals and were always thoughtful and considerate towards them. As well as the usual holidays and high days, milestone birthdays or celebrations were never overlooked without a wonderful social gathering or party taking place. My family and I would not hesitate in thoroughly recommending Larks Leas for your nearest and dearest. Such wonderful care xx
19 January 2026
The management could not have been more helpful from the first phone call to enquire, then from hospital to their care, was stress free and very efficient, always with a smile and all the staff of every part of the care home had the same courtesy and respect. Add to that the food was excellent.
16 January 2026
I cannot thank Becky and all the care staff at Lark Leas enough for their professionalism and care. My Aunt resided at Lark Leas for several years before she passed away in November 2025. The warm family atmosphere at Lark Leas gave our family much comfort knowing my Aunt was well cared for and
happy. She enjoyed the activities laid on every day, particularly the singing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lark Leas and the care team for their kindness and care.
22 July 2025
The care home is so friendly and very caring the residents are so well looked after. They have social activities most days, outings regularly always a birthday cake for all residents.
The atmosphere is so nice when you go in the lounge, so much chatting and laughing.
The meals are super, our
friend enjoys everything and ha looked so much better since being there.
09 July 2025
My Dad went into Larks Leas about a year after my Mother passed away, we had looked at a couple of care establishments for him, but we felt comfortable with Larks after a visit, he did have a choice of rooms and he chose a smaller one, mainly as it offered him a view of the garden.
The staff at
the home are friendly and informative, they would always contact me if Dad needed anything or they wanted to discuss anything. I felt happy that Dad was in good hands and wanted for nothing. Can't recommend Larks enough.
07 July 2025
Yesterday, I was invited to a garden party with musical entertainment at Larks Leas. During the 'very warm' afternoon we were waited on by the very friendly staff with cold drinks. Then we enjoyed a delicious cream tea, after which we spent time chatting in the lovely shady garden. My cousin has
been a resident for several years and I know the saying is 'there's no place like home' but the change we've seen since she moved into care is 'incredble'.
04 June 2025
The manager at Larks Leas was excellent at explaining everything about life at the care home and the financial requirements. The staff are exceptionally friendly and on first name terms with the residents. They succeed in making the stay have a home from home feeling. Residents views are taken into
account and acted upon. We couldn't be happier that we found this home.
27 December 2024
Larks Leas Rest Home is like a home from home. All the staff are amazing, friendly and very caring. My father loved his time there and made lots of friends. I am very grateful for all they did for my father.
04 December 2024
Lark Lea's Care Home was fantastic for my Dad. The care team and manager were very helpful, and supportive and cared for him in a very respectful manner, even after my dad passed away.
I would definitely recommend this care home.
14 August 2024
Mum had become frail and needed care, although she did not instantly accept her predicament and the reliance on others. The whole team at Larks Leas did their utmost to welcome and integrate Mum, initially for respite but with a view to it becoming permanent.
The room was freshly decorated, had a
pleasant garden view and felt comfortable and homely. Mum was a somewhat fussy vegetarian but the kitchen staff did their utmost to help find her food and choices that she liked. Having experienced some rather poor treatment from two different hospitals the whole atmosphere and level of care provided by Larks Leas was very reassuring and we knew that Mum was being cared for properly. Integrated correctly with treatment from local GPs and nurses.
Without a doubt, it was a difficult decision to place Mum into a care home but Larks Leas did their utmost to make the transition as smooth as possible. I would not hesitate to recommend them as an ideal location for residential care.
01 August 2024
Relaxing and polite. Really enjoyed my stay. Will be sorry to leave.
14 May 2024
The care my mother received in her stay at Larks Leas was full of love and compassion. They treated her with the utmost dignity until her passing.
06 March 2024
Mom was very independent and reluctant to go into care. So back in late 2021, we arranged initially for her to have a 'holiday' for two or three weeks at a highly recommended rest home. She felt so happy and secure at Larks Leas that she remained on her holiday until January 2024 when she passed
away at the age of 91. Mom being a very gregarious soul enjoyed the community, and made one or two very special friends, who along with the caring staff made her sojourn at Larks a delightful period in her life. The living conditions at the home were excellent, Larks is not a huge old building like some care homes, it is a fairly modern building with a nice intimate friendly feel to it. Her room was lovely and well-kept. Mother was always a good cook herself and greatly appreciated the fine meals provided by the kitchens, good variety every day. And finally to the staff and home management, who were excellent, helpful, and supportive at all times, thank you for looking after my mother so well.
26 January 2024
Two weeks recovery accommodation.
Food and staff very good.
24 January 2024
Mum spent her last few years at Larks Lees. She arrived after being in an interim placement during Covid. She was helped to feel at home and secure. Her room was beautiful and overlooked the gardens. Mum, unfortunately, developed dementia and became bedridden, and the care and love shown to her were
outstanding.
She passed away whilst I was abroad, but I was informed daily of the situation, and the most amazing caring staff, including Mum's ‘angel’ stayed with her the entire time. I will be forever grateful that I found Larks Lees for Mum.
17 January 2024
The care my mum received from the home was always personal and professional.
Mum was made to feel part of a family, and she always enjoyed taking part in the activities and got on well with the residents. At Mum's end-of-life care, the home went over and above to make Mum's last days as happy and
restful as possible.
31 October 2023
The home is very homely and friendly. The night staff are excellent, day staff varies, some are excellent and some not so. Not encouraged to go outside, shame as lovely garden here. No parasols and some small tables would be lovely.
17 October 2023
After a few years of my 91-year-old father trying to remain living independently he finally, and sadly, conceded that he could no longer cope living at home. After a fair bit of research, we settled on Larks Leas. And thank goodness we did. It's been a wonderful, reassuring experience for what could
have a been traumatic life-changing event. Dad settled in instantly. The staff are so brilliant, caring and friendly, all of them. Dad literally has a new lease of life. Everywhere is clean, the garden is gorgeous. As a family, we are kept fully updated and always made to feel welcome. As a nurse of 40+ years, I'm so comforted knowing I can take off my nurse's hat and just concentrate on being my dad's daughter.