Glencairn Residential Home
Residential care home · Dorchester
16-17 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RU
Run by Gingerbread Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds23
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01305 268399
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 January 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Glencairn Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-11727356295
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Glencairn Residential Home
Glencairn Residential Home is a residential care home in Dorchester (Dorset), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 23 residents. It is run by Gingerbread Care Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people and physical disabilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dorchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerleigh CourtDorchester | 0.1 miles | |||
| Signature HouseDorchester | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maiden Castle HouseDorchester | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach ServiceDorchester | 0.4 miles | |||
| Montrose Care HomeDorchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Gingerbread Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Care HomeDorchester | Good | 8.0 |
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
16-17 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RU
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Questions families ask
How much does Glencairn Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Glencairn Residential Home 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Glencairn Residential Home whether it takes residents funded by Dorset council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.