Care Homes in Dorset

Compare CQC ratings, care types and contact details for registered care homes across Dorset.

Official CQC data snapshot: July 2026. Confirm current fees, vacancies and inspection information directly.

Care home snapshot for Dorset

A factual snapshot calculated from the homes listed below. Ratings describe CQC evidence at the time of assessment; bed figures describe registered capacity, not current vacancies.

registered homes
120

in this directory snapshot

Good or Outstanding
93%

99 of 107 homes with an overall rating

offer nursing care
36

including homes offering both residential and nursing care

median registered beds
32

based on 120 homes with capacity data

Dementia care homes in Dorset

Compare 81 homes whose CQC registration data includes dementia support.

How to compare CQC ratings

Understand the overall badge, the five inspection questions and what to verify before arranging a visit.

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Care homes in Dorset

3160 of 120

Chestnut Lodge

43 Glenwood Road, West Moors, Ferndown

Dorset

Residential Care Home12 beds
Elderly Care
Good

Heathcote Care Home

6 Cecil Road, Swanage

Dorset

Residential Care Home17 beds
Dementia CareMental Health
Good

Harbour House

George Street, West Bay, Bridport

Dorset

Residential Care Home35 beds
Elderly Care
Outstanding

Somerleigh Court

Somerleigh Road, Dorchester

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing40 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
Good

Nazareth Lodge

Penny Street, Sturminster Newton

Dorset

Residential Care Home24 beds
Elderly Care
Outstanding

Holmwood Rest Home

39 Chine Walk, West Parley, Ferndown

Dorset

Residential Care Home16 beds
Elderly Care
Good

Ingleside Residential Care Home

648 Dorchester Road, Weymouth

Dorset

Residential Care Home17 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+1 more
Requires Improvement

Shire House Care Home

Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis

Dorset

Residential Care Home22 beds
Elderly Care
Good

The Hyde Care Home

The Hyde Walditch, Bridport

Dorset

Residential Care Home28 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+2 more
Good

Grove Lodge

Hyde Crook, Frampton, Dorchester

Dorset

Residential Care Home22 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
Good

Brook View

Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing56 beds
Elderly CareYounger Adults
Good

Castle View

Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing57 beds
Elderly CareYounger Adults
Good

Weymouth - Weymouth Care Home

21 Glendinning Avenue, Weymouth

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing36 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+1 more
Good

Park House

Martinstown, Dorchester

Dorset

Residential Care Home20 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareLearning Disabilities+3 more
Good

Encompass Care Specialist Mental Health Services Elsadene

1 Verne Road, Weymouth

Dorset

Residential Care Home13 beds
Elderly CareMental HealthPhysical Disabilities+1 more
Good

Rawleigh House

The Avenue, Sherborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home7 beds
Elderly CareLearning DisabilitiesPhysical Disabilities+2 more
Good

Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service

Encombe, 5 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester

Dorset

Residential Care Home8 beds
Elderly CareLearning DisabilitiesMental Health+3 more
Good

Amberwood House

418-424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing55 beds
Elderly CareYounger Adults
Outstanding

Two Wells

Salisbury Street, Cranborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home4 beds
Learning Disabilities
Good

Heathland House

405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown

Dorset

Residential Care Home73 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+2 more
Not Rated

Waterloo Care Home

Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home36 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
Good

The Lawns

Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth

Dorset

Residential Care Home41 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+3 more
Requires Improvement

The Hayes

Culverhayes, Long Street, Sherborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home50 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+3 more
Good

Castleman House

Fairfield Bungalows, Blandford Forum

Dorset

Residential Care Home48 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+2 more
Good

Streets Meadow

Hanham Road, Wimborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home60 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+3 more
Good

Anglebury Court

21 Bonnetts Lane, Wareham

Dorset

Residential Care Home32 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+3 more
Good

Parley Place Care Home

300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown

Dorset

Residential Care Home68 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Good

Montrose Care Home

40 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester

Dorset

Residential Care Home22 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+1 more
Good

The Mellowes Care Home

Common Mead Lane, Gillingham

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing45 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Good

Castleman Plus

Heddington Drive, Blandford Forum

Dorset

Residential Care Home16 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+1 more
Not Rated

Choosing a care home in Dorset

Compare the overall CQC rating with the five individual inspection questions. Shortlist homes that support the right care needs, then ask about staffing, fees, vacancies and visiting before arranging a tour.

Use ratings carefully

Ratings reflect evidence available at inspection time. Read the full CQC report and check for later updates rather than choosing from the overall badge alone.