Rodlands Care Home
Care home in Weymouth, 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Rodlands Care Home is a residential care home with 21 registered beds, located in Weymouth, Dorset. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led—assessed as Good in the 2023 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 June 2023 · Last inspected 14 June 2023
Inspectors rated Rodlands Care Home, a residential home in Weymouth for up to 21 older people, some living with dementia, as good overall, with the rating unchanged since 2018. Medicines were given as prescribed, staffing levels were judged sufficient, and risks were assessed, with staff described as knowing residents well. Infection control was strong, external professionals were involved as needed, and staff reported feeling valued.
- Staff know people well and risks to people are assessed and managed.
- Infection prevention and control is robust and the home is clean and hygienic.
- Accidents and incidents are recorded and analysed so that lessons are learnt and shared.
- Staff feel supported and proud to work at the home, and people and relatives are asked for their views through meetings and surveys.
- Governance systems and oversight within the home need strengthening, and inspectors made a recommendation on this.
- Some guidance to support consistent medicines practice was not in place at the start of the inspection, though management put it in place by the second day.
- Some documentation was not fully completed; the deputy manager addressed this during the inspection.
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.
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
279 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Rodlands Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dorset County Hospital, 5.9 miles away. The local GP practice is WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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