
Buxton House
Residential Care
23 September 2025
Care South
64 beds
About Buxton House
Buxton House is a residential care home in Dorset, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings on the home are set out below.
Buxton House is registered to provide residential care for up to 64 people, including older people and those living with dementia. The CQC found the home was performing well, with effective governance, sound safeguarding procedures and thorough recruitment practices in place. Staff learned from incidents and shared this learning across the service, supported by a confident management team.
People and relatives told inspectors they felt safe, well cared for and happy living at Buxton House. Medicines were managed properly, and staff were described as kind, attentive and caring. People knew how to raise concerns and felt comfortable doing so, contributing to an overall rating of Good.
Source: CQC assessment, 23 September 2025
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Location
423B Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QJ

Buxton House
CQC overall rating
Last inspection: 23 September 2025
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