Bymead House
Care home in Charmouth, 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
Bymead House is a 30-bed nursing and residential home in Charmouth, Dorset. The home provides 24-hour registered nursing care and serves both residential and nursing-care residents. It was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good ratings for safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership; the Effective key question was rated Requires Improvement.
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What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 25 September 2023 · Last inspected 21 August 2023
Inspectors found that staff were recruited safely and completed induction and mandatory training before starting in post. People and their relatives felt the service was safe, and feedback about the management team was mostly positive, although views on meals were mixed.
- Inspectors found the premises very clean.
- Medicines were given safely, and audits provided oversight of the process.
- Accidents and incidents were recorded, and actions were taken to reduce repeat events and identify patterns.
- Staff completed safeguarding training.
- Not all staff had taken part in one-to-one supervision, and inspectors did not regard the supervision that did take place as effective.
- Some risk assessments and storage arrangements needed improvement.
- Inspectors were not assured that information kept in an office was stored securely.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
7 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
Bymead House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 18.5 miles away. The local GP practice is LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Charmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)
A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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