Residential care homes in Dorset – page 2

59 homes

There are 59 residential care homes in Dorset on AskBart. 96% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,292 a week. The largest is Westbourne Tower Care Home, with 114 beds. The most recent inspection was at Fairfield House Residential Care Home in August 2023.

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Key facts: Dorset

Residential care homes listed59
Rated Good or Outstanding54 of 56 (96%)
Rated Outstanding7
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,292
LargestWestbourne Tower Care Home (114 beds)
Most recently inspectedFairfield House Residential Care Home (August 2023)
CQC ratings of the homes in Dorset: Outstanding 7, Good 47, Requires improvement 2, Not yet rated 3Outstanding7Good47Requires improvement2Not yet rated3

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

Residential care homes in Dorset: questions

How many residential care homes are there in Dorset?
AskBart lists 59 residential care homes in Dorset, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Dorset rated?
Of the 56 inspected, 7 are rated Outstanding, 47 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Dorset cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,292 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Dorset?
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.

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