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Residential care homes in Charmouth

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There is 1 residential care home in and around Charmouth on AskBart. The largest is Fairfield House Residential Care Home, with 36 beds. The most recent inspection was at Fairfield House Residential Care Home in August 2023.

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Fairfield House Residential Care Home

Care homes in Charmouth (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Requires improvement

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Charmouth in numbers

What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding0 of 1 (0%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Dorset usual weekly rate (2025)£1,156
LargestFairfield House Residential Care Home (36 beds)
Most recently inspectedFairfield House Residential Care Home (August 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Dementia 1
Average house price, Dorset (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£325,410
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Dorset average£1,292/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Dorset. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Dorset

The average house price in Dorset is £325,410, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£325,410
Detached
£515,144
Semi-detached
£330,336
Terraced
£264,807
Flats & maisonettes
£167,991

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Charmouth

  • High Retirement Community
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
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).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 75% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the English Channel.

7 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Violent crime3
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Charmouth

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1206980)

Charmouth: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+56.6%
Projected change in Dorset, 2025 to 2035 (17,736 to 27,780). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.7%
Projected change in Dorset, 2025 to 2035 (122,287 to 149,990). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Charmouth Pharmacy (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 16.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
3.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–6 out of 10
Where the 2 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospitals near Charmouth

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

Is Charmouth a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Charmouth

Charmouth suits those seeking a quieter, seaside retirement away from busy urban centres. The population is significantly older than the national average (30.5% aged 65+ versus 18.6% nationally), indicating it's a settled retirement area. However, choice of care homes appears modest, and eating-out and social venues are sparse — worth checking whether the local pace suits your needs.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Details of local GP surgeries and pharmacy services will need to be confirmed with individual care homes; the nearest hospital will be in a larger nearby town.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is very low — 2 offences in 2026-04.
  • Family & connection: Consider how far family and friends are from the South West coast; visiting patterns matter for your wellbeing.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in this region are typically below the national average, making it more affordable than many other retirement areas.
  • Transport: The area has good regional bus links; rail connections are available to larger South West towns and cities. Day-to-day tasks are walkable in the town centre, though a car can be helpful for wider exploration.
  • Housing options: Local care-home provision appears limited in scale — you'll want to visit and compare what's available before deciding.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Two parks nearby offer outdoor space. The coastal setting provides walking opportunities, though organised social clubs and hobby groups will be worth exploring locally.
  • Community: Restaurants, cafes and pubs are sparse (1 restaurant/cafe and 1 pub recorded), so much social life may depend on care-home activities or travel to nearby towns.
  • Climate: The South West generally enjoys milder winters than the UK average, though coastal areas can be damper and windier.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited social venues: The very small number of independent restaurants, cafes and pubs means social life may rely heavily on what your care home offers or nearby towns.
  • Modest care-home choice: Provision appears limited, so early visits to homes are essential to ensure a good fit.

Questions about care homes in Charmouth

How many residential care homes are there in Charmouth?

AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Charmouth, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Charmouth rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Charmouth?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Near Charmouth

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.