Care South care homes

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Care South runs 14 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission in England. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 14 Good.

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14on this list

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  • Good14
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in England on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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14 care homes in England

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Kenwith Castle Country House Care

Run by Care South

Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BE
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 59 beds

Residential care for older people is at the heart of Kenwith Castle Country House Care, set within peaceful surroundings near Bideford. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and forms part of Care South, a not-for-profit provider with residential and dementia care across southern England.

Kenwith Castle offers a settled community environment with connections to the local landscape and community life.

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Alexandra House

Run by Care South

Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9EW
GoodCQC · Jul 2024
  • Residential
  • 58 beds

Set in Parkstone near Poole, Alexandra House offers residential care for older people, including those needing dementia support. The home is registered without nursing for older people, dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

Alexandra House forms part of Care South, a not-for-profit care charity offering residential care, care at home and assisted living across southern England.

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Buxton House

Run by Care South

423B Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0QJ
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Residential
  • 64 beds

Buxton House welcomes older people needing residential care, including dementia care, in a calm setting in Weymouth. The home is part of Care South, a not-for-profit provider with wider residential, nursing and respite services across southern England, while this location is presented as a residential care home.

Residents can join activities, celebrations and music-based events in a settled community setting.

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Castle Dene

Run by Care South

Throop Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0DB
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 50 beds

Castle Dene provides residential and dementia care for older people in Bournemouth. The home offers a calm setting for long-term care, with support shaped around individual needs and everyday comfort.

Residents can access meals, activities and welcoming communal spaces, while the wider Care South service also provides respite and assisted living options. Castle Dene is part of a not-for-profit care provider serving southern England.

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Dorset House

Run by Care South

Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HL
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 52 beds

Residential care for older people, including people with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, is available at Dorset House in Poole. The home is registered without nursing and forms part of Care South, a not-for-profit charity providing care services across southern England.

Care South’s wider offer includes residential and dementia care, respite and home care, guided by wellbeing, dignity and respect.

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Elizabeth House

Run by Care South

Dolbery Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4PX
GoodCQC · May 2024
  • Residential
  • 43 beds

Elizabeth House supports older people in Poole with residential care, including people living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. It is part of Care South, a not-for-profit charity whose wider care-home services include residential, dementia, nursing and respite care across southern England.

The home describes a calm and welcoming environment designed to help residents feel settled and supported.

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Fairlawn

Run by Care South

St Marys Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB
GoodCQC · Jan 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 64 beds

Fairlawn gives older people a residential care setting in Ferndown, close to local amenities, green spaces and the town’s community life. The home supports daily routines and activities within a peaceful residential environment, with care shaped around individual needs.

Fairlawn is part of Care South, a not-for-profit provider whose wider services include dementia care, care at home and assisted living.

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Fern Brook Lodge

Run by Care South

Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QD
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 75 beds

Fern Brook Lodge offers residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people and younger adults in Gillingham. The home combines residential support with links to local community life and a calm setting.

It hosts a Memory Café every Thursday from 10am to 12pm for people living with dementia, their carers, families and local residents, with no booking required.

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Maiden Castle House

Run by Care South

12-14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester, DT1 2NJ
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Residential
  • 66 beds

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…

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Marjorie House

Run by Care South

1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole, BH14 8LT
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 50 beds

Marjorie House provides residential dementia care for older people in Poole as part of Care South, a not-for-profit care charity. The home supports residents in a community setting and takes part in shared activities, family events and local fundraising, giving residents opportunities to remain connected beyond the home. It is registered as a care home without nursing.

Care South’s wider services include care homes, care at home and assisted…

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St. Ives Country House Care

Run by Care South

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, BH24 2EE
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds

St. Ives Country House Care provides residential, dementia, nursing and assisted living support near Ringwood, on the edge of the New Forest. The home is designed for older people who want a peaceful setting with links to the local community and surrounding countryside.

It forms part of Care South, a not-for-profit provider offering care homes and assisted living across southern England.

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Talbot View

Run by Care South

66 Ensbury Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, BH10 4HG
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 59 beds

Talbot View provides residential care in Bournemouth for older people seeking support within a community setting. The wider Care South organisation provides residential and dementia care, as well as home care and assisted living services elsewhere in its network.

The home sits within a not-for-profit care charity whose stated purpose centres on residents’ wellbeing.

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Wickmeads

Run by Care South

2 Wickmeads Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Nursing
  • 50 beds

Wickmeads provides nursing care for older people and residents with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. It is part of Care South, a not-for-profit charity delivering residential and nursing care across southern England.

Care South’s wider services include residential, respite and home care, but the clearest confirmed role for Wickmeads is its registered nursing-home provision.

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Beauchamp House Nursing Home

Run by Care South

Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, TA3 6SG
GoodCQC · Sept 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 54 beds

Beauchamp House Nursing Home provides residential and nursing care for older people in Taunton, including dementia care and support for physical disabilities or higher nursing needs. The home also offers an environment for people approaching the end of life, with care shaped around comfort, dignity and family involvement.

Daily life includes a varied activities programme, community visits, music and events designed around residents’ interests.

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How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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