Maiden Castle House
Residential care home · Dorchester
12-14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester, DT1 2NJ
Run by Care South
- GoodCQC · Nov 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds66
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01305 251661
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 November 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Maiden Castle House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-119691758
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Maiden Castle House
Maiden Castle House supports older people, including those living with dementia and those who are elderly and frail. The home combines accommodation with daily support, activities and meals, while Care South’s wider organisation also offers care at home, assisted living and respite options across southern England.
Activities are shaped around residents’ hobbies and interests, with food, snacks and drinks available to support different tastes and requirements. Families looking for a longer-term home can explore a setting intended to feel familiar and supportive. Care South’s not-for-profit structure places residents’ wellbeing at the centre of its stated purpose, with activities shaped around residents’ interests.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dorchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle ViewDorchester | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Glencairn Residential HomeDorchester | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Somerleigh CourtDorchester | 0.4 miles | |||
| Signature HouseDorchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cheriton Care HomeDorchester | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Care South
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton HouseWeymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dorset HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marjorie HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elizabeth HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Alexandra HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fern Brook LodgeGillingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Talbot ViewBournemouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| FairlawnFerndown | Good | 8.0 | |
| Castle DeneBournemouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| St. Ives Country House CareRingwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| WickmeadsBournemouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beauchamp House Nursing HomeTaunton | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Activities shaped around residents’ interests
- Not-for-profit care provider
- Residential and dementia care
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
12-14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester, DT1 2NJ
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Questions families ask
How much does Maiden Castle House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Maiden Castle House 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 Maiden Castle House 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.