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Care Homes in Dorset

113 care homes listed in Dorset. 83% of these listings have a recorded Good or Outstanding CQC rating. Part of the South West region.

Care Home Snapshot

Homes in this directory
113
Recorded bed capacity
3,964

CQC Ratings

6 Outstanding
88 Good
7 Requires Improvement
0 Inadequate

Care Types

33 Nursing
80 Residential
70 Dementia care recorded
Download the Dorset Care Home Guide (PDF)

These figures describe the open homes listed in this directory, including services for older people and other adults. Closed, removed and secondary registrations are excluded. 12 listings have no overall CQC rating recorded.

Bed totals are recorded capacity, not available places. Care categories can overlap; confirm that a home can meet the person's needs.

Care Cost Estimator

Average weekly cost in South West

£1,170
per week
52 weeks (1 year)
1 week156 weeks (3 years)
Estimated total
£60,840

Based on regional averages.
Source: Laing Buisson 2025 via PayingForCare.org

Browse:AllNursing (33)Residential (80)Dementia (70)Learning Disabilities (11)Mental Health (25)Physical Disabilities (48)Outstanding (6)Good (88)Garden (16)En-suite (8)Hairdresser (5)
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Explore 91 checked listings in Dorset

We checked these homes against their CQC records on 19 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. Each listing links to its source and explains the rating. 26 also include practical details checked against the home's own website.

This is a selection from our directory, not a recommendation or a ranking. Current fees, vacancies and suitability still need to be confirmed with the home.

Browse the 91 checked listings, A to Z

113 care homes

OutstandingNursing

Abbey View

Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4HG
Prices on application
0193581322252 beds
Older peopleYounger adults
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OutstandingNursing

Amberwood House

418-424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AX
Prices on application
0120285151055 beds
Older peopleYounger adults
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OutstandingNursing

Fernhill

122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AW
Prices on application
0120265180058 beds
DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults
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GoodResidential

Abbey Rose

Cedar Avenue, St Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2QG
Prices on application
0120287776424 beds
DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilities+1 more
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GoodResidential

Anglebury Court

21 Bonnetts Lane, Wareham, BH20 4HB
Prices on application
0192955258532 beds
DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilities+2 more
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GoodNursing

Anning House

Cross Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX
Prices on application
0130523330070 beds
DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments+1 more
View Details
GoodResidential

Bosworth Care Home

6 Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6HR
Prices on application
0130583310020 beds
DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments
View Details
GoodNursing

Brook View

Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0LQ
Prices on application
0120289133356 beds
Older peopleYounger adults
View Details
GoodResidential

Buxton House

423B Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QJ
Prices on application
0130576083464 beds
DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments+1 more
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GoodNursing

Bymead House

Axminster Road, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6BS
Prices on application
0129756062030 beds
Older peoplePhysical disabilities
View Details
GoodNursing

Casterbridge Manor

Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AL
Prices on application
0130034100864 beds
DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilities+1 more
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GoodNursing

Castle View

Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NH
Prices on application
0130575647657 beds
Older peopleYounger adults
View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Dorset

How many care homes are there in Dorset?
This directory lists 113 open care homes in Dorset. Listings cover services for older people and other adults. Browse by care type and CQC rating, then check that each home can meet the person's needs.
How much do care homes cost in Dorset?
Fees depend on the home, room and care needs. Ask your shortlisted homes in Dorset for a current written quote, including what is covered, extra charges and how fees may change. Where a listing includes a checked published fee, it gives the source and check date; this is not a personalised quote.
How do I find a good care home in Dorset?
Start by filtering care homes by CQC rating - look for homes rated Good or Outstanding. Consider the type of care needed (residential, nursing, or dementia care), location for family visits, and facilities offered. Visit your shortlisted homes in person before deciding.
What types of care homes are available in Dorset?
Use the care-type links to explore the services recorded for homes in Dorset. Read the individual CQC record and speak to the home about the support needed, including dementia care, nursing or short stays. A care category alone does not confirm that a home can accept a particular resident.

Helpful Guides

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