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The Lawns

Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7QU

Residential care home · 41 beds · Care Dorset

Street view · 2023
Street view · 2023 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,390
CQC rating
Requires improvement
March 2025
Beds
41
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Dorset
£1,390a week

About £72,280 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,780 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Dorset, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £270 a week less, £14,040 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,425 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Weymouth
15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About The Lawns

The Lawns is a residential care home in Weymouth, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 41 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 Care Dorset, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2022.

At its latest inspection, published March 2025, the CQC rated The Lawns Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Lawns has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,390 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 The Lawns include Danmor Lodge Limited, Kingsley Court and Trafalgar Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
October 2022
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (March 2025)
Council area
Dorset
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained

The rating history and published reports for The Lawns, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

The Lawns has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Dorset typically charge about £1,390 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about The Lawns

How much does The Lawns cost?

The Lawns has not published its fees. Care homes in Dorset typically charge about £1,390 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Lawns?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Lawns Requires improvement in March 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Lawns provide nursing care?

No. The Lawns is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Lawns offer dementia care?

Yes. The Lawns is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Lawns have?

The Lawns is registered for up to 41 residents.

Care at home

15 live-in carers within about an hour of Dorset

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,040 to £1,280 a week. 11 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Even when things get a bit chaotic (as they sometimes do!), you’ve handled it with patience and a sense of humour — which is gold.”
Sophie B., about Beckee W.
“Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation”
A previous client, about Nina R.
See live-in carers near DorsetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Danmor Lodge Limited, Weymouth

Danmor Lodge Limited

Weymouth, DT4 · 0.2 km · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaDanmor Lodge
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Weymouth

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Kingsley Court, Weymouth

Kingsley Court

Weymouth, DT4 · 0.2 km · 19 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaFriary Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Trafalgar Care Home, Weymouth

Trafalgar Care Home

Weymouth, DT4 · 0.4 km · 29 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaAgincare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 6 care homes run by Care Dorset