Care South
Buxton House
Care home in Weymouth, Dorset
Operated by Care South
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Buxton House is a care home in Weymouth, Dorset, run by Care South as a not-for-profit organisation. It has 64 registered beds and offers residential care, dementia care and respite stays. 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. Bedrooms are fully furnished, and residents are encouraged to bring personal belongings and photographs so that their room feels familiar.
Daily life centres on food, fun and friendship. Meals are cooked onsite by the home's own kitchen team, who cater for a range of dietary requirements, and refreshments are available throughout the day. The activities team organises baking, arts and crafts, visits from entertainers and day trips to local attractions, and residents can take part as much or as little as they choose. The home describes its approach as person-centred, with care plans developed alongside residents and their families.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 300 m away
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
279 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Buxton House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR., 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Weymouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Dorset Carers Hub
We support unpaid carers and their families throughOne-to-one supportAdvocacyForm completion assistanceTraining coursesCarers CardDrop-in serviceFree arts and crafts activitiesFree hot drinks and…
Age UK Dorchester Ltd
The core purpose of Age UK Dorchester is to support older people to live in their own homes for as long as they want and ensure that the voices of older people in North, South and West Dorset are…
Part of Care South
Buxton House is one of 19 homes run by Care South on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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