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Wolfeton Manor
Residential Care
12 November 2024
Wolfeton Manor Healthcare Limited
31 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 12 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 12 are the same and none are lower.
7 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.
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Rating history
- Jun 2016
- Aug 2018
- Feb 2025
Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.
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 Wolfeton Manor Healthcare Limited 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.
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About Wolfeton Manor
Wolfeton Manor is a residential care home in Dorset, offering accommodation and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.
Wolfeton Manor is a care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 31 people, including older people and those living with dementia. At the time of the assessment, 24 people were living there. The CQC rated the service Good overall, finding safeguarding processes robust, staffing levels sufficient, and staff knowledgeable and confident in protecting people from harm.
Some inconsistency in risk recording was noted, though the manager acted quickly to address this.
People and relatives spoke highly of the care, describing staff as kind and approachable, with plenty of activities on offer. Inspectors found people were treated with dignity, involved in decisions about their care, and supported to maintain their independence. Health professionals also gave positive feedback about the service's responsiveness.
Source: CQC assessment, 17 February 2025
Specialist Care
Facilities & Amenities
Fees and availability
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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
- 31 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · DT2 9QL
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: .
Assessment published 17 February 2025. Assessment date recorded: 12 November 2024.
Read CQC's assessment overview
The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 17 February 2025. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.
Wolfeton Manor is a care home that provides accommodation and personal care for up to 31 people. At the time of the assessment, there were 24 people living at the service. The service provides care and support to older people and people living with dementia. We carried out our routine on site assessment on 5 December 2024. We looked at 5 quality statements; Safeguarding; Involving people to manage risks; Safe and effective staffing; Independence, choice and control and Equity in experiences and outcomes. There was some Inconsistency in recording which meant potential risks to people were not always well managed, the manager took immediate action to rectify these shortfalls. Safeguarding processes were robust and staff spoke knowledgably regarding reporting potential abuse. There were enough appropriately trained, skilled staff on each shift to ensure people were cared and supported safely. People’s rights were fully respected, and consent was sought from people. People were given choice in how they spent their day and were involved in their care. Care plans and records were person centred. People had access to a wide range of health and social care professionals to ensure they received timely, individualised care. Staff had completed training in equality and diversity and people were treated with respect and dignity.
- 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 Wolfeton 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 Wolfeton 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 Wolfeton 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.
Location
16 East Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9QL

Wolfeton Manor
CQC overall rating
Assessment date: 12 November 2024
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