Care Homes in Dorset

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Weymouth

Weymouth

Anning House

Cross Road, Weymouth, DT4 9QX

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
70 beds
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26

Ferndown

Ferndown

Ferndown Manor

110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown, BH22 8DA

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
75 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2017
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15

Broadstone

Broadstone

The Potteries

187 York Road, Broadstone, BH18 8ES

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
Palliative
80 beds • 79 en-suite rooms • Opened in 2013
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42

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Zetland Court

106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8HU

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
67 beds • 71 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1991
Zetland Court cover
10

Poole

Poole

Canford Chase

40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6EU

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Nursing
55 beds • 51 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1998

Bridport

Bridport

Coneygar Lodge

Coneygar Park, Bridport, DT6 3BA

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
22 beds • Opened in 1988
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30

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Queensmount Care Home

18 Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9DA

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Nursing
49 beds • 45 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1987
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17

Broadstone

Broadstone

The Links

1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone, BH18 8BE

Outstanding - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
68 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2012
The Links cover
17

Weymouth

Weymouth

Agincourt Care Home

116 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LG

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Palliative
31 beds • 30 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1992

Poole

Poole

Ashley Court

6-10 St Peters Road, Poole, BH14 0PA

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Nursing
60 beds • All en-suite • Opened in 2011

Overview of care homes in Dorset

Care homes in Dorset

164

Homes that offer nursing care

47

Specialise in dementia care

92

Homes rated good or above

380

Dorset's Care Regulator

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  • How many care homes are there in Dorset

    There are 164 care homes in Dorset, with 47 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.

  • How many care homes in Dorset offer specialised dementia care?

    92 care homes in Dorset offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • How are care homes in Dorset regulated?

    All care homes in Dorset are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 164 care homes in Dorset, 380 have been rated good or above.

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Bournemouth

128 care homes rated Good or better.


Poole

68 care homes rated Good or better.


Gillingham

56 care homes rated Good or better.

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