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Care homes in Dorset

There are 120 care homes registered with the CQC in Dorset, South West. 36 are nursing homes and 83 are registered for dementia care. 6 are rated Outstanding and 94 Good by the CQC.

We are still collecting fees for Dorset: 5 homes have a figure on record so far. Where a home has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

Nursing careDementia careFees published1 filter, 83 homes · clear

Streets Meadow

Wimborne, BH21 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCare Dorset
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
No reviews yet

The Hayes

Sherborne, DT9 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCare Dorset
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
No reviews yet

Waterloo Care Home

Wimborne, BH21 · 36 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAgincare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
No reviews yet

The Lawns

Weymouth, DT4 · 41 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaCare Dorset
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
No reviews yet
Trafalgar Care Home, Weymouth

Trafalgar Care Home

Weymouth, DT4 · 29 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaAgincare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
No reviews yet

Friary House

Weymouth, DT4 · 16 beds
CQC: Inadequate
ResidentialDementiaFriary Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
No reviews yet

Castleman Plus

Blandford Forum, DT11 · 16 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCare Dorset
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
No reviews yet

Church Road

Ferndown, BH22 · 8 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaAccomplish Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Dorset

Based on 120 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Care home fees
£1,500 a week
Usually £1,450 to £1,575 · 3 homes with fees

Nearby council areas

Costs and funding

Common questions

How much do care homes in Dorset cost?

We do not yet have enough published fees in Dorset for a typical figure. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

How many care homes are there in Dorset?

120 care homes in Dorset are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home in Dorset?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.