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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

91–120 of 120

Moors Manor Care Home

243 Ringwood Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing66 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Not Rated

Hyacinth House Care Home

179-181, Wimborne Road West, Wimborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home32 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Not Rated

Kings Park Care Home

14 Church Road, Ferndown

Dorset

Residential Care Home68 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Not Rated

Parley Place Care Home

300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown

Dorset

Residential Care Home68 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Not Rated

St James' Park Care Home

Higher Street, Bradpole, Bridport

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing31 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
✓Good

Fernside

15 Turbary Road, Ferndown

Dorset

Residential Care Home4 beds
Elderly CareLearning DisabilitiesPhysical Disabilities+1 more
✓Good

Whitecliffe House

White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing31 beds
Elderly CareYounger Adults
✓Good

St. Ives Country House Care

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing60 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+1 more
✓Good

Trafalgar Care Home

207 Dorchester Road, Weymouth

Dorset

Residential Care Home29 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+2 more
⚠Requires Improvement

Marchfield House

434 Ringwood Road, Ferndown

Dorset

Residential Care Home28 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health
✓Good

Ferndown Manor

110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing75 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+2 more
✓Good

Pine Martin Grange

Sandford Road, Sandford, Wareham

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing64 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+2 more
✓Good

Mulberry Court

Mulberry Court, Common Mead Lane, Gillingham

Dorset

Residential Care Home12 beds
Elderly CareLearning DisabilitiesPhysical Disabilities+3 more
✓Good

The Old Vicarage Care Home

The Old Vicarage, Leigh, Sherborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home41 beds
Elderly CarePhysical DisabilitiesSensory Impairment
✓Good

Fairfield House

41 Putton Lane, Chickerell

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing37 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+3 more
✓Good

Walc House

1 Springfield Road, Swanage

Dorset

Residential Care Home4 beds
Learning DisabilitiesYounger Adults
✓Good

Gainsborough Care Home

53 Ulwell Road, Swanage

Dorset

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

Abbey Rose

Cedar Avenue, St Leonards, Ringwood

Dorset

Residential Care Home24 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+2 more
✓Good

Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth)

93b Wyke Road, Weymouth

Dorset

Residential Care Home13 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+2 more
✓Good

Signature House

2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing48 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+3 more
✓Good

Anning House

Cross Road, Weymouth

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing70 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+2 more
✓Good

Abbey View

Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing52 beds
Elderly CareYounger Adults
⭐Outstanding

Verwood House Care Home

42-44 Ringwood Road, Verwood

Dorset

Care Home with Nursing42 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareLearning Disabilities+4 more
✓Good

Pogles Wood

119 Lonnen Road, Wimborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home1 beds
Learning DisabilitiesPhysical DisabilitiesSensory Impairment+1 more
✓Good

Trinity Manor Care Home

Bradford Road, Sherborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home64 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+1 more
✓Good

The Evergreens Lodge

Westbury, Sherborne

Dorset

Residential Care Home39 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
⚠Requires Improvement

Culliford House

Icen Way, Dorchester

Dorset

Residential Care Home25 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health
✓Good

Clifftop Care Home

8 Burlington Road, Swanage

Dorset

Residential Care Home32 beds
Elderly Care
✓Good

Ivers

Hains Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton

Dorset

Residential Care Home25 beds
Learning DisabilitiesYounger Adults
✓Good

The Old Rectory

Old Rectory, High Street, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton

Dorset

Residential Care Home25 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
✓Good

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.