Care South
Buxton House
Care home in Weymouth, Dorset
Operated by Care South
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).
About
Buxton House is operated by Care South, a not-for-profit charity providing care services across southern England. The home is located in Weymouth, Dorset, and is registered for 64 beds.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2025, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Buxton House provides residential care within a community setting in the South West.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 300 m away
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
279 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Buxton House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR., 1.1 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…
Part of Care South
Buxton House is one of 19 homes run by Care South 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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