Cera Care
Apex Prime Care - Dorchester
Home care agency in Dorchester, Dorset
Operated by Cera Care
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Apex Prime Care is a home care agency based in Dorchester, Dorset, and operated by Cera Care, with a particular focus on dementia. It provides care and support in people's own homes and has 20 years of experience. Visits are arranged around the times, places and manner each client prefers. The agency supports people of varied ages and needs, including those living with dementia, older people, younger adults, and people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment or learning disabilities. Each client receives a tailored care plan covering help getting dressed, companionship or support around the house, with the aim of helping people keep their independence and routines.
The Care Quality Commission rates the agency Good overall, with Good ratings across its safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led key questions in its 2023 report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 October 2023 · Last inspected 21 July 2023
Inspectors rated this Dorset home care provider, which also supports people in three extra care housing complexes, as good overall. People and their families describe feeling comfortable with carers, and risks, medicines and yearly care reviews are handled with attention to individual wishes. Inspectors also noted that staff supervision and spot checks had fallen behind, and the registered manager is working to catch up.
- People and families feel at ease with carers, and most people see a regular team, though some people in certain areas meet newer staff more often.
- Care plans are reviewed at least once a year with a senior staff member, with families involved where appropriate.
- Medicines are handled safely, and risks are managed in ways that respect people's preferences while keeping them safe.
- Staffing is sufficient, new care packages are only taken on when cover is available, and recruitment checks are completed before new staff begin care work.
- Some staff have asked for face-to-face training, which the registered manager has agreed to offer again.
- Staff spot checks and supervision meetings were out of date, and the registered manager is addressing this.
- Inspectors made a recommendation about staff awareness of safeguarding in relation to children.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
What home care costs
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Local health safety net
Apex Prime Care - Dorchester is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 0.7 miles away. The local GP practice is POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Cera Care
Apex Prime Care - Dorchester is one of 146 services run by Cera Care on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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