Maiden Castle House

Maiden Castle House is a residential care home in Dorchester, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 66 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 November 2025, the CQC rated Maiden Castle 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.

Maiden Castle 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 Maiden Castle House include Castle View, Glencairn Residential Home and Somerleigh Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.