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Clifftop Care Home
Residential care home in Swanage, Dorset
Clifftop Care Home
Residential care home in Swanage, Dorset
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- 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.
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About
Clifftop Care Home is a residential home in Swanage, Dorset, with 32 registered beds. Every room is en suite, and many have full sea views across Swanage Bay, which can be seen from the conservatory as far as Peveril Point. The home is run by its owners, who opened it to provide a homely alternative to institutional care for their own parents. Meals are home cooked by the in-house chef, using locally sourced meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, and residents are consulted on menus. Special diets are catered for, and tea, coffee and homemade cakes are served daily.
Residents take part in a regular programme of activities, including piano, music and movement, quizzes, scrabble, bingo, art classes and film afternoons, and London-based theatrical groups perform in the home. The Care Quality Commission rated Clifftop Good overall in its 2024 report, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
70 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
Clifftop Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Swanage
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Purbeck University of the Third Age
Education and leisure activities for the retired over 50's
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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