Montrose Care Home
Residential care home · Dorchester
40 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW
Run by Gingerbread Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Feb 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds22
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01305 262274
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 February 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Montrose Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-15315813350
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Montrose Care Home
Montrose Care Home provides residential care, dementia support and short-term respite for older people in Dorchester. The family-owned home has 22 residents, each with a private bedroom that can be personalised with pictures, bedding and smaller furniture.
Residents can take part in arts and crafts, entertainment, outings, gardening and activities with local community groups. Chefs prepare varied menus around dietary, medical, cultural and religious needs, with dining available in the communal room or a resident’s own room. Montrose also welcomes visitors to tour the home and discuss available bedrooms, making it relevant for families comparing a smaller home with an active programme and flexible daily routines.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dorchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach ServiceDorchester | 0 miles | |||
| 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 Gingerbread Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencairn Residential HomeDorchester | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Family-owned home
- 22 private bedrooms
- Menus adapted to individual needs
Suits: Older people seeking a small, family-run care home
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
40 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW
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Questions families ask
Can residents personalise their bedroom?
Yes. Each resident has a private bedroom and can add personal pictures, bedding and smaller pieces of furniture.
Does the home offer short-term respite care?
Yes. Most residents are permanent, but the home also offers short-term respite care.
Can residents eat meals in their room?
Yes. Residents can dine in the communal dining room or in the comfort of their own room.
Can they cater for dietary or medical food requirements?
Yes. The chefs prepare varied nutritious meals around residents’ preferences, dietary requirements and medical, cultural or religious needs.
How much does Montrose Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Montrose Care 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.