Agincare
Cheriton Care Home
Residential care home in Dorchester, Dorset
Operated by Agincare
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Cheriton Care Home is run by Agincare in Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, and is registered for 71 beds. It provides residential, respite and dementia care around the clock across two houses, Badbury House and Maumbury House. All 70 bedrooms have recently been refurbished, and some are suitable for couples. Several ground-floor rooms open directly onto the gardens, which include two secure enclosed rear gardens with level access and a patio. Communal space includes four lounges and two dining rooms, and meals are home cooked, using locally sourced produce where possible. Residents can join daily activities and weekly outings in the home's own minibus. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
95 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 | — |
| Dementia care | 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 |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cheriton Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 0.5 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dorchester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Dorchester Ltd
The core purpose of Age UK Dorchester is to support older people to live in their own homes for as long as they want and ensure that the voices of older people in North, South and West Dorset are…
The Dorset Carers Hub
We support unpaid carers and their families throughOne-to-one supportAdvocacyForm completion assistanceTraining coursesCarers CardDrop-in serviceFree arts and crafts activitiesFree hot drinks and…
Part of Agincare
Cheriton Care Home is one of 85 homes run by Agincare 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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