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Grassington House
Residential Care
8 August 2018
Grassington House Care Home Ltd
13 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.
12 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.
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Rating history
- Sept 2018
First inspected by CQC in 2018, rated Good.
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 Grassington House Care Home Ltd 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 Grassington House
Grassington House is a residential care home in Dorset, providing accommodation and support for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.
Grassington House accommodates up to 13 older people living with dementia, mobility difficulties and sensory impairment across three floors. The home features a dining room, television lounge, and large conservatory lounge with level access to gardens and various seating areas. Access to upper floors is available via lifts and stair lifts.
Staff received training in safeguarding and understood how to recognise signs of abuse and report concerns appropriately. This ensured people were protected from avoidable harm. Staffing levels were adequate to provide safe care, with recruitment checks in place to ensure staff suitability.
Source: CQC inspection report, 12 September 2018
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Fees and availability
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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
- 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · DT1 1PP
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.
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: .
Rating report published 12 September 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 August 2018.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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 Grassington 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 Grassington 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 Grassington 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.
Location
50 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PP
Grassington House
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 8 August 2018
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