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Avon Reach is a 60-bed care home in Christchurch, operated by Colten Care.
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Residential care homes in Dorset – page 5
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There are 104 residential care homes in Dorset on AskBart. 95% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 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 Aucklands Care in October 2023.
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Cheriton Care Home is a 71-bed residential and nursing care home in Dorchester, Dorset, operated by Agincare.
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Marchfield House is a 28-bed residential care home in Ferndown, Dorset.
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Legh House is a residential care home in Weymouth, Dorset, with 19 registered beds.
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Tucked away in the private woodlands of Bournemouth, you'll find Great Oaks, a meticulously designed Dorset care home. This Encore care home is dedicated to providing expert residential, nursing,…
from £1455/wk
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Nestled between the tranquil Hurn and Avon Forest, Moors Manor in Ringwood is a purpose-built care home that offers exceptional residential, respite, and dementia care. This prestigious Barchester…
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VerifiedCastleman Plus is a care home in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
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Clifftop Care Home is a 32-bed care home in Swanage, Dorset.
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VerifiedClover Grove Residential Care Home, is a care home in Broadstone, South West England.
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VerifiedLinkfield Court (Bournemouth) Limited is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Dorset, with 29 registered beds.
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Eagles Mount Care Home is a 72-bed residential care home in Poole, Dorset, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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Heathcote Care Home is a 17-bed care home located in Swanage, Dorset.
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Ingleside Residential Care Home is a small care home in Weymouth, Dorset, with 17 registered beds.
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Lilliput House is a 54-bed care home in Poole, Dorset.
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Marjorie House is a 50-bed residential care home in Poole, Dorset, run by Care South.
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VerifiedSt Anne's Care Home is a residential care home in Bournemouth, Dorset, providing care for 18 residents.
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VerifiedSt Bridgets Care Centre is a 12-bed residential care home in Bournemouth, Dorset.
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Streets Meadow is a care home in Wimborne, Dorset, with 60 registered beds.
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The Evergreens Lodge is a 39-bed residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset, providing care for older people and younger adults with dementia.
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Trafalgar Care Home is a residential care home in Weymouth, Dorset, with 29 registered beds.
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Key facts: Dorset
| Residential care homes listed | 104 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 91 of 96 (95%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 10 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 5 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,292 |
| Largest | Westbourne Tower Care Home (114 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Aucklands Care (October 2023) |
Outstanding10
Good81
Requires improvement5
Not yet rated8
Data: CQC register, updated November 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 104 residential care homes in Dorset, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are residential care homes in Dorset rated?
- Of the 96 inspected, 10 are rated Outstanding, 81 Good, 5 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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