Castleman Plus
Residential care home in Blandford Forum, Dorset
Operated by Care Dorset
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Castleman Plus is a 16-bed care home in Blandford Forum, a market town in Dorset, providing residential and respite care. Each person has their own room with an ensuite bathroom and television, and support is available at all hours. Care is person-centred: each resident is assessed and given a care package suited to their needs, and staff work with visiting GPs, district nurses and therapy services. Residents can spend time in a large garden or in shared dining and social areas, and specialist activities officers plan events, outings and celebrations. Visitors may come at any time. The home's own description states that the Care Quality Commission rated it Good across all areas.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
5 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Dorset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,126 |
| 2025 | £1,156 |
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Local health safety net
Castleman Plus is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 12.8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Blandford Forum
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Blandford Forum
Advice & information from base at The Parish Centre, The Plocks, Blandford Forum, Dorset from 10.00 - 12.00noon each Thursday morning.
Lytchett Minster & Upton Age Concern
We operate a weekly Day Centre all day every Monday for the lonely, elderly, disabled and housebound people in the Lytchett Minster & Upton area. We run outings, boat trips and an annual 8 day…
Broadstone Age Concern Day Centre
We run a day centre on most Tuesdays. Part of the funding of the day centre comes from our charity shop (which only sells items donated by members & members of the public).
Leonardo Carer Support
Our mission is to ensure all unpaid carers across Dorset access meaningful advice and support to enable carers to have the quality of life they want, need and deserve. We support unpaid/voluntary…
Part of Care Dorset
Castleman Plus is one of 9 homes run by Care Dorset on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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