Selwood House Care Home

Selwood House Care Home is a residential care home in Dorchester, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 85 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Country Court Care, which operates 48 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2023.

At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated Selwood House 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.

Selwood House 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 Selwood House Care Home include Wolfeton Manor, Castle View and Maiden Castle House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.