Verwood House Care Home

42-44 Ringwood Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AH

01202812250

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

19 December 2020

Provider

Waypoints (Verwood) Limited

Beds

42 beds

About Verwood House Care Home

Verwood House Care Home brings a warm and reassuring presence to the Dorset community, offering families the confidence that comes with a Good CQC rating. The team here takes genuine pride in creating an environment where residents feel truly at home, supported by people who care deeply about their wellbeing. For families beginning the search for nursing care, Verwood House offers a grounding sense of trust from the very first visit.

Verwood House is a purpose-built nursing home with four separate living units, registered to provide care for up to 42 people. At inspection, 13 residents were living there due to ongoing refurbishment. The home cares for people with complex dementia-related needs.

Care is personalised and meets individual requirements, with staff demonstrating strong knowledge of residents and their support needs. People's needs are regularly assessed and reviewed, with responsive action taken when circumstances change. Residents receive medicines appropriately and in ways that suit their preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 December 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

A wildflower garden and wooden walkway lead to the home, which backs onto Bugdens Meadows Nature Reserve.
Visitors can use on-site parking; inside there are lounges, dining spaces and quieter seating areas.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Verwood House 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 Verwood House 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 Verwood House 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