Primrose Lodge Weymouth
Care home in Weymouth, Dorset
Operated by Primula 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).
About
Primrose Lodge Weymouth is a 38-bed residential care home situated in Weymouth, Dorset. The home is located on Dorchester Road, close to the seafront and local nature reserves. It provides residential care with 24-hour staffing and welcomes visiting from family and friends.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring. It received Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness, Responsiveness and Leadership in its most recent inspection in 2025.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2024
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- 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
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
Primrose Lodge Weymouth is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 6 miles away. The local GP practice is WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 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 Primula Care
Primrose Lodge Weymouth is one of 2 homes run by Primula 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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