Care homes for young adults in Dorset

Updated

Dorset has 65 care homes for young adults registered with the Care Quality Commission, 28 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 48 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 12 homes are not rated yet. Dorset council paid on average £1,254 a week for a residential care place and £1,282 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Dorset (119)

Dorset at a glance

65on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good48
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated12
  • 96% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care94% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in Dorset 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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65 care homes for young adults in Dorset

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Fernhill

Run by Colten Care (2009) Limited

122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown, BH22 9AW
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 58 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Fernhill is dedicated entirely to people living with dementia, with 24-hour nursing-led care in a purpose-built home in Ferndown. Its environment, routines and support are organised around daily dementia needs, using household-style living groups and familiar surroundings to create a clear, consistent setting.

Care plans follow the “All About Me” approach, using each resident’s routines, preferences and personality as needs change.

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Abbey View

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited

Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne, DT9 4HG
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2023
  • Nursing
  • 52 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Nurse-led residential, assisted, nursing and end-of-life care is available at Abbey View for older people in Sherborne. The home has 52 en-suite rooms, with lounge areas, a café and garden supporting everyday life.

The “All About Me” approach shapes support around each resident’s routines, preferences and personal habits. Nurses provide clinical oversight day and night, and care can adapt as needs change.

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Amberwood House

Run by Colten Care (1693) Limited

418-424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AX
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Amberwood House combines residential, nursing and respite care with support for end of life needs, hospital recovery and changing care requirements. Its own registered nurses are on site around the clock, alongside a coordinated team covering care, hospitality, housekeeping and maintenance.

The home plans support around each resident’s routines, preferences and personal habits through its ‘All About Me’ approach.

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Casterbridge Lodge

Run by Pebblestones Limited

Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, DT2 9LG
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Nursing
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

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
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

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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Newstone House

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited

Station Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BD
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential, nursing and dementia care are available at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, including a dedicated floor for people living with dementia. Care is structured to adapt as needs change, with support for people who need continuing assistance.

The “All About Me” philosophy starts with each resident’s routines, preferences and priorities rather than a fixed schedule.

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Parley Place Care Home

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SL
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Parley Place Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a purpose-built home. The setting is designed around easy navigation, indoor and outdoor spaces, activities and facilities that support residents’ independence and social life.

Meals are prepared on site from locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal dishes and modified textured options available according to residents’ needs.

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Trinity Manor Care Home

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Bradford Road, Sherborne, DT9 6EX
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Trinity Manor Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care in Sherborne, with daily life shaped around residents’ interests, routines and independence. The home also welcomes community organisations and hosts activities that connect residents with people beyond the care setting.

Meals are prepared on the premises using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal and modified-texture dishes available to meet individual needs.

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Agincourt Care Home

Run by Agincourt Care Home Limited

116 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LG
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 31 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Agincourt Care Home supports older people, including those living with dementia, in a residential setting in Weymouth. Its care description also covers respite and palliative care, while the registered scope includes dementia, older people and younger adults without nursing.

Families can access Agincare’s wider guidance on care funding, assessments and choosing between care options.

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Anglebury Court

Run by Care Dorset Limited

21 Bonnetts Lane, Wareham, BH20 4HB
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 32 residents in Wareham, run by Care Dorset Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Anning House

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Cross Road, Weymouth, DT4 9QX
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential and nursing care at Anning House includes dementia care, respite and end-of-life care for older people in Weymouth. Its registered scope also covers physical disabilities and sensory impairment, making the home relevant where everyday support needs include nursing requirements.

The home has a café, garden and hair and beauty salon, with a cinema room, library and minibus for outings also listed.

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Anning House

Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited

Cross Road, Weymouth, DT4 9QX
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Anning House provides residential, dementia and nursing care for older people in Weymouth, with respite and end-of-life care also available. This range covers people seeking permanent support as well as shorter stays or more intensive care.

The home includes a café, garden, cinema room, library, shop and hair and beauty salon, alongside daily activities and a minibus for outings.

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Blandford Grange Care Home

Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DE
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Nursing
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Blandford Grange Care Home provides permanent and respite residential and nursing care, with dedicated dementia, palliative and nursing dementia services. Its care offer covers older people and younger adults, including those requiring more specialised support.

The home combines residential care with a nursing setting, while the wider service includes care for people under 65 and palliative needs.

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Brook View

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited

Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0LQ
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 56 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Brook View provides residential and nursing care for older people, alongside assisted, end of life, short-stay and hospital discharge support. Its care is clinically led, with nurses on site at all times and responsibility held within the home as residents’ needs change.

The “All About Me” approach bases support on each person’s routines, preferences and meaningful activities rather than fixed schedules.

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Buxton House

Run by Care South

423B Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0QJ
GoodCQC · Sept 2025
  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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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Cheriton Care Home

Run by Cheriton Care Centre Limited

10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EN
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Residential
  • 71 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

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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Danmor Lodge Limited

Run by Danmor Lodge Ltd

Danmor Lodge, 12-14 Alexandra Road, Weymouth, DT4 7QH
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Danmor Lodge provides residential care for up to 25 people, including older people living with dementia and physical disabilities. The home supports residents with personal care while respecting dignity, privacy, independence and individual choice.

Bedrooms have en-suite facilities, television and telephone points, and dedicated nurse call systems.

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Encompass Care Specialist Mental Health Services Elsadene

Run by Encompass Care Organisation UK

1 Verne Road, Weymouth, DT4 0RX
GoodCQC · Sept 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 13 residents in Weymouth, run by Encompass Care Organisation UK. Supports older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Fairfield House

Run by Fairfield Care (West Dorset) Limited

41 Putton Lane, Chickerell, DT3 4AJ
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Nursing
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 37 residents in Chickerell, run by Fairfield Care (West Dorset) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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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What to look for in care homes for young adults

  1. Age-appropriate activities

    Age-appropriate activities, privacy and social opportunities.

  2. Support for education

    Support for education, work, relationships and community life.

  3. A plan for keeping choice

    A plan for keeping choice, skills and independence.

Questions families ask

What should care homes for young adults offer?

Younger adults may want age-appropriate routines, relationships, work, education and community access alongside personal or nursing care. Ask how the service avoids an institutional or older-person-only model.

How many care homes for young adults are there in Dorset?

65 care homes for young adults in Dorset are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes for young adults in Dorset are rated Outstanding?

Fernhill, Abbey View and Amberwood House.

How much does a care home cost in Dorset?

Dorset council paid on average £1,254 a week for residential care and £1,282 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,742 and £1,667. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

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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