Larks Leas
Residential Care
1 October 2026
Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd
24 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and none are lower.
None of these nearby homes has 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
- Jun 2015
- Jul 2017
- Jan 2020
- Oct 2026
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
Run by Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.
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 Larks Leas
Larks Leas is a residential care home located in Dorset, South West. Its registered care categories include older people. The home has 24 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Larks Leas, 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 Larks Leas, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Larks Leas'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
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DE
Larks Leas
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 1 October 2026
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