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Coneygar LodgeDorset

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Coneygar Lodge

Coneygar Park, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BA

01308427365

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 February 2021

Provider

Coneygar Lodge Limited

Beds

22 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and 9 are lower.

9 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

GoodApr 2016
OutstandingNov 2018

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Coneygar Lodge Limited runs in England.

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.

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 Coneygar Lodge

Coneygar Lodge is a residential care home in Dorset, offering personal care and accommodation for older people. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Coneygar Lodge Home provides personal care and accommodation for up to 22 older people, with 21 residents at the time of inspection. Staff demonstrated strong commitment to safety, having completed additional training on infection prevention and control practices. The home maintained adequate supplies of personal protective equipment including masks, gloves, aprons and hand sanitiser, with dedicated stations positioned throughout the service.

A designated infection control lead supported staff in understanding the correct use of PPE, and the team showed good knowledge of local infection prevention and control resources available to them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 March 2021

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeGarden

Practical details from the provider

The home has 22 single en-suite rooms in several buildings arranged around a central courtyard.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DT6 3BA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 27 November 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 February 2021.

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

Read Coneygar Lodge'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 Coneygar Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Coneygar Lodge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Coneygar Lodge'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