Broadwindsor House
Residential care home in Beaminster, Dorset
What do these badges mean?
- 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Broadwindsor House is a residential care home for older people, located in the village of Broadwindsor in Dorset. The home occupies a Grade II listed manor house and provides care for 24 residents. It is situated within reach of Beaminster and close to the Jurassic Coast and local transport links.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2023).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 June 2023 · Last inspected 26 May 2023
Inspectors found that people living at Broadwindsor House, a home for up to 24 people with 20 currently in residence, feel safe there, and that risks are assessed and reviewed regularly. Medicines are given on time by trained staff, and staffing levels were judged sufficient. The home is described as having a positive, supportive culture, with the registered manager well regarded by people, relatives, staff and visiting professionals.
- People and relatives said they felt safe, and staff said they would feel confident raising poor practice.
- Medicines were given on time and only by staff who had training and ongoing competency checks.
- Annual satisfaction surveys returned entirely positive feedback, and regular audits give robust oversight of quality and risk.
- Good working relationships with GP surgeries, social workers and district nursing teams, plus strong links with the local community.
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
3 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Dorset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,126 |
| 2025 | £1,156 |
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Local health safety net
Broadwindsor House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 11.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE, 2.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Beaminster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Henhayes Centre
Providing activities to keep the elderly fit, healthy & interacting with others, including our Tuesday Events, Knitting & Computers for stimulation, companionship & entertainment. PhysioFit, Yogo,…
Crewkerne and District University of the Third Age
Advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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