Castleman Plus

Heddington Drive, Blandford Forum, DT11 7HX

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Care Dorset Limited

Beds

16 beds

About Castleman Plus

Castleman Plus is a residential care home located on Heddington Drive in Blandford Forum, a market town in Dorset's rural south west. The home accommodates 16 residents and is operated by Care Dorset Limited.

The service provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia or physical disabilities. Its smaller size means residents may benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, so there is no published quality rating available. This may indicate it is a relatively newer provision or has only recently begun operating under current management.

For information about current staffing levels, care qualifications, activities, and visiting arrangements, you will need to contact the home directly or request their statement of purpose from the provider.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Each resident has a room with an en-suite bathroom and television. Shared spaces include a garden and areas for dining and socialising.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Castleman Plus, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Castleman Plus, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Castleman Plus'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