Spetisbury Manor

Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9EB

01258857378

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 April 2023

Provider

Country House Care Limited

Beds

25 beds

About Spetisbury Manor

Spetisbury Manor is a residential care home in Dorset, offering personal care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Spetisbury Manor provides personal care for up to 25 older people. At inspection, 16 people were using the service. People, relatives, staff and professionals all spoke positively about the culture and atmosphere, describing it as a pleasant place to live and work.

People felt safe at the home, and relatives expressed confidence in the quality of care their family members received. The home maintains personalised risk assessments for each person to help reduce risks in their lives, along with general risk assessments to ensure the safety of all people and visitors.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 May 2023

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

Garden

Practical details from the provider

The home is set in four acres of private parkland grounds, with riverside gardens beside the River Stour.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 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 21 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 · DT11 9EB

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: Good.

Rating report published 31 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 27 February 2020: Good
CaringPublished 27 February 2020: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Spetisbury Manor'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 Spetisbury Manor, 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 Spetisbury Manor, 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 Spetisbury Manor'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.

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