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Culliford HouseDorset

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Rated:GoodResidential

Culliford House

Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1ET

01305266054

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 March 2022

Provider

Mrs Suzanne Jackson

Beds

25 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.

10 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

GoodDec 2015
GoodApr 2018
GoodMay 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Mrs Suzanne Jackson 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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Culliford House

Culliford House is a residential care home in Dorset, offering personal care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia. Nursing needs are met through the local community nursing service. Further details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Culliford House accommodates up to 25 older people, some living with dementia, providing residential accommodation and personal care. Nursing care is delivered by the community nursing service. At inspection, 20 people were residing in the home.

People felt safe and comfortable with staff who provided kind, compassionate support. Relatives confirmed their family members were well cared for and safe. Staff interactions were relaxed and respectful, with staff offering support and reassurance throughout the day.

People appeared at ease with the caring approach demonstrated by the team.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

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.

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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: 25 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DT1 1ET

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 10 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 March 2022.

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

Read Culliford House'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 Culliford House, 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 Culliford House, 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 Culliford House'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