Dragonfly Care Home
Care home in Swanage, 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.
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About
Dragonfly Care Home is a small, family-run home in Swanage, Dorset, with 29 registered beds. The building combines traditional design with modern amenities. Residents have en-suite bedrooms, shared lounges for music and conversation, and a secure, landscaped garden patio. Meals are prepared from fresh, locally sourced ingredients and adapted to individual tastes and dietary needs, including gluten-free diets. The home offers gentle movement classes, music sessions, mindfulness, and visits from therapists, with its approach aimed at physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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
Dragonfly Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 7.9 miles away. The local GP practice is SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.9 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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