Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service
Residential care home · Dorchester
Encombe, 5 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW
Run by Encompass Care Organisation UK
- Not yet ratedCQC · Jun 2018
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01305 251935
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 June 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service
- Status
- Registered in England
- Register number
- 1-136848081
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service
Encompass Care provides residential respite and short breaks for adults and young people with learning disabilities, complex additional needs, physical disabilities or mental illness. Its Dorchester service offers comfortable accommodation and personalised care for up to eight individuals, with support shaped around personal needs, preferences and aspirations.
The wider service includes domiciliary care, supported living, community outreach and specialist mental health support. Staff can help with daily tasks, education and employment opportunities, leisure activities and additional equipment, working with healthcare professionals where required. Residential respite care is available for adults with learning disabilities aged 18-65 and for young people aged 16-18.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dorchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Care HomeDorchester | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grassington HouseDorchester | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Signature HouseDorchester | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Culliford HouseDorchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Somerleigh CourtDorchester | 0.2 miles |
Also run by Encompass Care Organisation UK
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Care Specialist Mental Health Services ElsadeneWeymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rawleigh HouseSherborne | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Respite accommodation for up to eight
- Domiciliary and supported living options
- Support for complex additional needs
Ask about
- The respite offer is age-specific, covering adults aged 18-65 and young people aged 16-18.
Suits: Adults or young people needing a personalised respite break
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Encombe, 5 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW
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Questions families ask
What age groups can use Encompass respite care?
Encompass provides bespoke respite care for adults aged 18 to 65 and for young people aged 16 to 18.
Does Encompass provide care in your own home?
Yes. Encompass provides domiciliary care, supporting people in their own homes, as well as accommodation-based services.
Can Encompass arrange two-to-one care support?
They collaborate with healthcare professionals, arrange additional equipment and conduct assessments for funded two-to-one assistance.
How much does Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service for its weekly fee. As a guide, Dorset council paid on average £1,254 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.