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Cheriton Care HomeDorset
Rated:GoodResidential

Cheriton Care Home

10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EN
01305265365
Care Type

Residential Care

Last Inspection

30 January 2025

Provider

Cheriton Care Centre Limited

Beds

71 beds

About Cheriton Care Home

Cheriton Care Home is a residential care home in Dorset, providing personal care without nursing support. Details of the most recent CQC assessment are set out below.

Cheriton Care Home provides personal care for up to 71 people, some living with dementia, without nursing support. The CQC assessment, prompted by concerns about safe care, found the home was performing well overall and continued to meet its rating of Good. Inspectors were assured that people's health needs were addressed promptly, with monitoring in place to protect them from avoidable harm.

People described feeling safe and well cared for, praising staff warmth and attentiveness. Visitors were welcomed at any time and could use communal spaces rather than being restricted to bedrooms. Health and social care professionals reported an open, transparent culture and a staff team committed to delivering quality care.

Source: CQC assessment, 30 January 2025

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

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Location

10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EN

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Cheriton Care Home

CQC overall rating

Good

Last inspection: 30 January 2025

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