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Castle ViewDorset

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Rated:GoodNursing

Castle View

Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NH

01305756476

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

22 November 2018

Provider

Colten Care (1993) Limited

Beds

57 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 12 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 11 are the same and 1 is lower.

11 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
GoodJun 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding and 4 Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Castle View

Castle View is a nursing home in Dorset, providing care and support for older people. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Castle View accommodates up to 57 older people across three floors accessible by stairs or lift. At the time of inspection, 55 people were using the service. The home places strong emphasis on eating and drinking well, with staff demonstrating good knowledge of individual dietary needs.

A 'night owl menu' provides snacks and light meals during evening and overnight hours, while a smoothie menu helps boost nutritional intake. Systems are in place to carefully monitor people's nutritional needs throughout their care.

Staff receive induction and continual learning to carry out their roles effectively in providing care and support to residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 June 2019

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities ProgrammeLaundry ServiceDining Room

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists 57 en-suite rooms.
Shared facilities include an activities room, café, hairdressing salon and a garden room opening onto a patio and garden.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 57 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DT1 2NH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 4 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 November 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Outstanding
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Castle View's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Castle View, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Castle View, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Castle View's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees