Friary House
Care home in Weymouth, Dorset
Operated by Friary Care
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
Friary House is a care home in Weymouth, Dorset, offering personal care and accommodation for older people, with space for up to 16 residents. It sits in a residential part of the town. Bedrooms can be personalised, and residents are encouraged to bring their own belongings to make the room their own. Shared spaces include a dining room, a lounge and a garden.
The home arranges outings for residents, such as shopping trips, visits to the cinema and time at a café. A chef prepares a daily menu, and special dietary needs can be catered for. The aim, as the home describes it, is to help residents keep up an active life in their own way. The Care Quality Commission rates Friary House as Requires Improvement overall, with Effective, Caring and Responsive rated Good and Safe and Well-led rated Requires Improvement.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 | — |
- 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
Friary House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 6.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
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…
Part of Friary Care
Friary House is one of 2 homes run by Friary Care 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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