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Nursing homes in Chickerell

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There is 1 nursing home in and around Chickerell on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,365 a week, while Dorset usually pays £1,156. The largest is Anning House Care Home, with 70 beds.

care home
1
typical residential fee
£1,365/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Dorset council pays
£1,156/wk

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Care homes in Chickerell

Care homes in Chickerell (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Chickerell in numbers

The average residential care home in Chickerell costs about £1,365/week, while Dorset’s published usual rate is around £1,156/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £209/week (about £10,868/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

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

Nursing homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,365
Dorset usual weekly rate (2025)£1,156
LargestAnning House Care Home (70 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, Dorset (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£325,410
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Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Chickerell£1,365/wk
  • Nursing, Chickerell£1,365/wk
  • Dementia, Chickerell£1,365/wk
  • Dorset average£1,292/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Dorset usual rate£1,156/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. Council rate: Dorset's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register. 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 Chickerell

  • High Retirement Community
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.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 31% 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

82 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime35
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Shoplifting5
  • Public order4
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 September 2026.

Community & connection in Chickerell

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

Charity

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…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1142519)
Charity

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…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1200462)

Chickerell: 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
2
Nearest: Day Lewis Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
11
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
97.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 81.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
4.1 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
1–9 out of 10
Where the 10 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Chickerell

  • Weldmar Hospicecare · 5.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published July 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Chickerell

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

Is Chickerell a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Chickerell

Chickerell suits those seeking a quieter retirement in an area where older residents are well-established and neighbours are likely to be in a similar life stage. The town itself is small and limited in eating, drinking and entertainment options, so quality of life will depend heavily on nearby towns, family visits, and how much you value peace over buzz. It's a reasonable choice if you're drawn to South West England, have local family or strong links, and are content with a modest pace of life.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP and pharmacy provision in Chickerell itself; the South West has good NHS coverage, and larger towns nearby will offer hospital services.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was very low — just 2 offences. This is a safe area.
  • Family & connection: With nearly a third of the population aged 65 and over, you'll find yourself among peers; weigh carefully whether family or close friends are within visiting distance.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check care-home weekly fees against the national average for your region; South West fees vary, and you should compare quotes directly with any homes you're considering.
  • Transport: Chickerell is small and may be car-dependent for some journeys. Confirm bus links and how far nearby towns (which will have more services) are from you.
  • Housing options: As a small town, Chickerell's care-home and retirement provision will be limited; you may find choice is better in larger nearby settlements.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has two parks. For clubs, classes and social groups, you'll likely rely on local community organisations or nearby larger towns.
  • Community: With such a small population, community is intimate but modest. Check what memory cafés, lunch clubs or support networks exist locally or in nearby areas.
  • Climate: South West England is generally mild and wetter than the UK average; winters are rarely severe, but damp is common.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited local amenities: Only one restaurant/café and one pub limits eating-out choice and casual social drop-in spots; social life will depend on your own networks or organised activities.
  • Small care-home market: Few homes may mean limited choice and potentially longer waiting lists; start your search early and look at nearby towns too.

Questions about care homes in Chickerell

How many nursing homes are there in Chickerell?

AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Chickerell, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are nursing homes in Chickerell rated?

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

How much do nursing homes in Chickerell cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,365 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between nursing homes in Chickerell?

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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.

Near Chickerell

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

Guides for families

More in our nursing care guides.