Care homes in Dorchester

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Dorchester has 16 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 14 Good. 2 homes are not rated yet.

Dorchester at a glance

16on this list

Official rating
  • Good14
  • Not yet rated2
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
How this list is ordered

Homes in Dorchester are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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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16 care homes in Dorchester

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Casterbridge Lodge

Run by Pebblestones Limited

Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, DT2 9LG
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Nursing
  • 35 beds

Care home with nursing for 35 residents in Dorchester, run by Pebblestones Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Castle View

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited

Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 2NH
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 57 beds

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.

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Casterbridge Manor

Run by Pebblestones Limited

Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7AL
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Nursing
  • 64 beds

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.

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Cheriton Care Home

Run by Cheriton Care Centre Limited

10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EN
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Residential
  • 71 beds

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.

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Culliford House

Run by Mrs Suzanne Jackson

Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1ET
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds

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.

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Glencairn Residential Home

Run by Gingerbread Care Limited

16-17 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RU
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 23 beds

Residential care home for 23 residents in Dorchester, run by Gingerbread Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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Grassington House

Run by Grassington House Care Home Ltd

50 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PP
GoodCQC · Sept 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds

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.

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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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Montrose Care Home

Run by Gingerbread Care Limited

40 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 22 beds

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.

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Park House

Run by Park House Care (UK) Ltd

Martinstown, Dorchester, DT2 9JN
GoodCQC · Jul 2024
  • Residential
  • 20 beds

Residential care home for 20 residents in Dorchester, run by Park House Care (UK) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Selwood House Care Home

Run by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited

Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, DT2 9FN
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 85 beds

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.

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Signature House

Run by Amica Care Trust

2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester, DT1 1GR
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Nursing
  • 48 beds

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.

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Wolfeton Manor

Run by Wolfeton Manor Healthcare Limited

16 East Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, DT2 9QL
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 31 beds

Residential care home for 31 residents in Dorchester, run by Wolfeton Manor Healthcare Limited. Supports older people.

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Grove Lodge

Run by Hyde Crook Nursing Home Limited

Hyde Crook, Frampton, Dorchester, DT2 9NW
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Residential care home for 22 residents in Dorchester, run by Hyde Crook Nursing Home Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service

Run by Encompass Care Organisation UK

Encombe, 5 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW
Not yet ratedCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds

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…

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Somerleigh Court

Run by Somerleigh Court Ltd

Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1AQ
Not yet ratedCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds

Care home with nursing for 40 residents in Dorchester, run by Somerleigh Court Ltd. Supports dementia and older people.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Dorchester?

16 care homes in Dorchester are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

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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