Fairfield House Residential Care Home is a 36-bed care home in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
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Dementia care homes in Lyme Regis
There is 1 dementia care home in and around Lyme Regis 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.
Key facts: Lyme Regis
| Dementia care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 0 of 1 (0%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Dorset usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,156 |
| Largest | Fairfield House Residential Care Home (36 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Fairfield House Residential Care Home (August 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Lyme Regis
High Retirement CommunityLow Recorded Crime
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.
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 78% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Dorset data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Dorset data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Dorset data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Lyme Regis on the map
- Requires improvement
Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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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.
Types of care in Lyme Regis
Residential care homes
1 in Lyme RegisDementia care homes
1 in Lyme RegisCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Lyme Regis?
AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Lyme Regis, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Lyme Regis 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 dementia care homes in Lyme Regis?
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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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