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Fairfield House Residential Care HomeDorset

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Rated:Requires ImprovementResidential

Fairfield House Residential Care Home

Fairfield House, Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HH

01297443513

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 August 2023

Provider

Fairfield House Healthcare Limited

Beds

36 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 7 are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and none are lower.

4 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

Requires ImprovementDec 2016
GoodMar 2018
Requires ImprovementMar 2022
Requires ImprovementMay 2023
Requires ImprovementOct 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2022. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2016.

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 Fairfield House Healthcare 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.

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 Fairfield House Residential Care Home

Fairfield House Residential Care Home brings a sense of warmth and familiarity to the beautiful Dorset countryside, offering families the reassurance that their loved ones are in caring, attentive hands. The home's friendly atmosphere and dedication to residents' wellbeing make it a comforting choice for those looking for the right place to call home.

Fairfield House provides accommodation and care for up to 36 older people, including those with physical disabilities and dementia. The service comprises a main house across two floors with lift access and three separate cottages in the grounds. At inspection, 24 people were using the service.

Residents expressed high satisfaction with their care. One person said, "This is a lovely home, the staff are great," while another commented, "I am happy here, I can't fault it…the staff ask whatever you want, they will sort it out. " People reported feeling safe and well looked after by the staff.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 October 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DT7 3HH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 5 October 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 August 2023.

SafePublished 27 May 2023: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 6 March 2018: Good
CaringPublished 6 March 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 6 March 2018: Good
Well-ledPublished 27 May 2023: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Fairfield House Residential Care Home'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 Fairfield House Residential Care Home, 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 Fairfield House Residential Care Home, 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 Fairfield House Residential Care Home'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