Dorset House

Dorset House is a residential care home in Poole, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 52 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Care South, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published September 2022, the CQC rated Dorset House 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.

Dorset House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 136 registered care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The nearest to Dorset House include Upton Bay Care Home, Upton Bay Care Home and Kingland House Residential Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.