Fairfield House

Fairfield House is a nursing home in Chickerell, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 37 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Fairfield Care (West Dorset). The home has been registered since November 2012.

At its latest inspection, published July 2025, the CQC rated Fairfield 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.

Fairfield House 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 Fairfield House include The Queen Charlotte, Weymouth Manor and Buxton House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.