Browse the best-rated nursing homes in or near Dorset.
Pine Martin Grange Care Home in Wareham, operated by Dormy Care, provides award-winning residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care.
From
£1,845
per week
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From
£1,395
per week
Nestled within beautiful Dorset, The Links is a care home that offers expert residential, respite, nursing, dementia, Parkinson's, Huntington's and Palliative care to the elderly.
From
£1,595
per week
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£1,883
per week
Weymouth Care Home, operated by Altogether Care, is nestled in the heart of Weymouth, offering exceptional nursing and residential care.
From
£1,450
per week
Situated in a serene location just south of Wimborne Minster, within a short drive of Poole and Bournemouth, Magna Care Centre, managed by Aria Care, stands as a beacon of comprehensive care.
From
£1,725
per week
With picturesque views and stunning sunsets over Poole Harbour, Eagles Mount provides expert residential, nursing and dementia care within beautiful surroundings.
From
£950
per week
Situated on the outskirts of Weymouth in the charming village of Chickerell, Queen Charlotte nursing home provides expert residential, dementia, respite and nursing care to those in need.
From
£1,600
per week
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£1,677
per week
Nestled in a leafy residential area between Poole and Bournemouth, sits the friendly Regency Manor care home ran by Luxury Care.
From
£1,500
per week
Sherborne House, managed by Altogether Care, is a welcoming care home situated on the outskirts of Yeovil.
From
£1,130
per week
Located in Yeovil, The Knoll Nursing Home is a traditional, well-established 47-bed care home set within substantial grounds.
From
£1,000
per week
Branksome Park is a friendly residential nursing home that specialises in neurological disorders, ideally located in a quiet residential street between Bournemooth and Poole.
From
£1,650
per week
A caring care home in an amazing location close to the Dorset coast, The Lindsay in Poole offers a warm and welcoming environment to anyone requiring nursing, residential or dementia care.
From
£1,500
per week
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Located in the beautiful Dorset, Ferndown Manor is an award-winning care home that provides expert residential, dementia, nursing, respite and end of life care to those in need.
From
£1,809
per week
Dorset’s nursing homes offer expert clinical care in one of South West England’s most scenic counties. Nursing care here includes everything from oxygen therapy and IV treatments to wound care, catheter support, and palliative nursing, all delivered by fully registered nurses on a 24/7 basis.
Explore our pick of homes in the area, such as The Links, which caters to all types of nursing care and convalescent, palliative and physical disability care. This Bupa nursing home is modern and purpose-built, with residents enjoying a large family room, a restaurant, gardens, and an on-site beauty salon. Nursing dementia care, plus palliative, physical disability and physiotherapy care are available at Weymouth nursing home, run by Altogether Care, where residents have regular visits from local schoolchildren and take part in clubs like gardening and poetry.
With Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital, and various community health centres nearby, nursing homes here are well connected to essential medical services. Public transport and local amenities also make it easy for families to stay close and involved in care decisions.
Depending on the level of care you’re looking for, nursing care in Dorset costs approximately £1,300 to £1,400 per week on average, with financial help available through NHS Continuing Healthcare for those who qualify. Our Care Experts can help guide you through funding information and create a free, personalised nursing home shortlist
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Hannah has several years of experience within the care sector and has received training from Integrated Care Board (ICB) leads, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) , and the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). Hannah also has an NHS Care Certificate
Here is some further information about nursing homes in Dorset.
Are all nursing homes in Dorset regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Yes, every nursing home in Dorset has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
How many nursing homes are there in Dorset?
There are 113 Dorset nursing homes that have been vetted by Lottie, including Pine Martin Grange, Upton Manor and The Links.
Dorset's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission
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