Signature House

Signature House is a nursing home in Dorchester, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 48 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 Amica Care Trust, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2012.

At its latest inspection, published June 2023, the CQC rated Signature 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.

Signature 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 Signature House include Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service, Montrose Care Home and Somerleigh Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.