Fairfield House Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Lyme Regis, 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
Fairfield House Residential Care Home is a 36-bed residential care facility in Lyme Regis, Dorset, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is situated on the Jurassic Coast in South West England.
The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It was marked as Requires Improvement for Safety and Leadership, while Effectiveness, Caring and Responsiveness were rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 5 October 2023 · Last inspected 30 August 2023
Inspectors found that people using the home feel secure and well cared for, and that staff are responsive when people ask for help. Since the last inspection the provider has introduced a new electronic care record and call bell system, and management oversight of fluid intake and repositioning has been put in place. Records are not always updated quickly when people's needs change, and staff roles and responsibilities are still being clarified.
- People reported feeling safe and well looked after, and described the staff as supportive.
- New electronic care and call bell systems have been introduced and staff have been supported to use them.
- Management oversight now checks that people receive enough fluids and are repositioned in line with their care plans.
- Agency staff who work at the home are consistently supported by the home's own staff.
- Care plans and risk assessments were not always updated promptly when people's needs changed, so staff may not have current information.
- Staff were unclear about their roles and responsibilities, and some tasks were not always completed consistently.
- Audits identify areas for improvement, but the report says a more robust process is needed to ensure the actions arising from them are completed.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 600 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
20 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 | — |
- 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
Fairfield House Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 19.6 miles away. The local GP practice is LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lyme Regis
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)
A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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