Cheriton Care Home

Cheriton Care Home is a residential care home in Dorchester, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 71 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Agincare, which operates 49 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2015.

At its latest inspection, published January 2025, the CQC rated Cheriton Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Cheriton Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to Cheriton Care Home include Signature House, Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service and Montrose Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.