Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth)
Residential care home in Weymouth, 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Chestnuts Residential Care Home in Weymouth, Dorset, has 13 registered beds and provides residential, dementia and respite care, with staff on hand day and night throughout the year. Before a resident moves in, a personalised care plan is drawn up with them and those closest to them, covering their life history, likes, dislikes and goals. Plans are reviewed monthly or whenever needs change. Families may visit at any time, and the home runs regular carer events and offers advice.
Dementia support includes bedroom doors that residents can colour themselves to help them find their way, clear signage in shared rooms, and a dining room with contrasting tableware to help residents see their food. Respite stays, usually between one and four weeks, suit people recovering after hospital or families needing a break. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, and Good in all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
279 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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 |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 7.9 miles away. The local GP practice is WYKE REGIS & LANEHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Weymouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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