Care homes in Dorchester

Castle View delivers residential, nursing and respite care in Poundbury, Dorchester, with end-of-life and hospital discharge support also available. Its clinically led service includes nurses on site at all times, with care structured to adapt as needs change while keeping people in familiar surroundings.

The home’s “All About Me” philosophy builds care around routines, preferences and personal habits rather than fixed schedules.

Residential, nursing and specialist dementia care are available at Casterbridge Manor for older people and adults with changing medical, physical or emotional needs. The home also supports people with mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, with qualified nursing staff available around the clock.

Care plans are built with residents and families, then adapted as needs change.

Residential care for older people and individuals with special needs is available at Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester. The home is registered as a care home without nursing, with care listed for older people, people with dementia and younger adults.

Cheriton sits within Agincare’s wider care network, which covers residential and nursing homes, home care, live-in care and supported living.

Person-centred residential care supports older people and those living with dementia, mental health needs or other individual care requirements at Culliford House. The home provides care without nursing and builds a personalised plan around each resident’s needs, preferences and choices.

Admissions include a pre-assessment and can involve a home visit or telephone assessment before a place is agreed.

Grassington House combines residential care for older people and people living with dementia with day care for those needing daytime support, companionship or a break from isolation. The family-owned home accommodates just 13 residents, allowing care to focus on individual routines and preferences.

Day guests can enjoy home-cooked meals, activities, conversation and time in the conservatory or gardens before returning home.

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…

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.

Selwood House Care Home offers residential, dementia and respite care in bright en-suite bedrooms, with support tailored to individual needs. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and supports older people and younger adults.

Dementia care includes person-centred plans, family involvement and activities such as reminiscence, gardening and baking.

Round-the-clock nursing and personal care are available at Signature House, a 48-bedroom home in Dorchester managed by Amica Care Trust. The home supports older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs or sensory impairment in a purpose-built setting.

Care is tailored around each resident, with support designed to preserve comfort, dignity and independence.

Encompass Care provides residential respite and short breaks for adults and young people with learning disabilities, complex additional needs, physical disabilities or mental illness. Its Dorchester service offers comfortable accommodation and personalised care for up to eight individuals, with support shaped around personal needs, preferences and aspirations.

The wider service includes domiciliary care, supported living, community outreach and…