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Whitecliffe HouseDorset

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Rated:GoodNursing

Whitecliffe House

White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BQ

01258450011

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

24 August 2020

Provider

Colten Care (2009) Limited

Beds

31 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 13 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 11 are the same and none are lower.

13 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

GoodMay 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

Run by Colten Care (2009) Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding and 3 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Whitecliffe House

Whitecliffe House is a nursing home in Dorset, providing care and support for older people. The findings below set out the Care Quality Commission's most recent assessment of the service.

Whitecliffe House accommodates up to 31 older people, with 23 residents living there at the time of inspection. The home had implemented a clear visiting protocol for residents, staff, professionals and essential contractors, with information prominently displayed at the entrance and throughout the home. Relatives had received correspondence about these arrangements, demonstrating transparent communication with families about access procedures during the inspection period.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 September 2020

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities ProgrammeLaundry ServiceDining Room

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 31 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DT11 7BQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 9 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 August 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Whitecliffe House'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 Whitecliffe House, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Whitecliffe House, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Whitecliffe 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees