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Care homes near Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury

17 homes within 10 miles

There are 17 care homes within 10 miles of Westminster Memorial Hospital, nearest first. 14 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 1 offer nursing care and 4 dementia care. The closest, The Cedars Nursing Home, is 0.3 miles away; 2 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near Westminster Memorial Hospital (17)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

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About Westminster Memorial Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BD
Phone
Reception: 01747 851535 Source
Urgent care
Minor injuries unit, open Monday to Friday and at weekends and bank holidays. SourcePatients who need urgent care are asked to call 111 or go online for an assessment first. SourcePatients who turn up without an appointment are assessed, but may be sent elsewhere or offered a later appointment. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

Services for older people at Westminster Memorial Hospital

  • End of life careThe hospital provides end of life care as well as rehabilitation for patients in the local community. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • ParkingFree parking is available on site, with disabled spaces next to the main entrance. Source
  • VisitingInpatient visiting is open seven days a week, including bank holidays. You do not need to contact the hospital in advance. Source
  • NHS patient transportNHS Dorset non-emergency patient transport is booked through the Patient Transport Advice Centre on 01278 727457. Eligibility is assessed first. Source

Map of the hospital site

Our own map from OpenStreetMap. It doesn’t show wards or floors.

  • Hospital grounds
  • Hospital buildings
  • Bus stops

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Questions about care homes near Westminster Memorial Hospital

How many care homes are near Westminster Memorial Hospital?

There are 17 care homes within 10 miles of Westminster Memorial Hospital listed on AskBart, 6 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to Westminster Memorial Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Newstone House (7 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near Westminster Memorial Hospital?

Yes. 4 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Fern Brook Lodge Care Home, 3 miles away.

Does Westminster Memorial Hospital have an A&E?

No. It has a minor injuries unit. For a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Can a patient go straight from Westminster Memorial Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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