Dementia Care Homes in Dorset

Browse the best-rated dementia care homes in or near Dorset.

Dementia Care Homes in Dorset

  1. Grovelands-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Grovelands

    45 Grove Ave, Yeovil, BA20 2BE
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Somerset Care-logo

    Grovelands, managed by Somerset Care in Yeovil, provides a warm and welcoming environment for those requiring residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,340

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  2. The Links-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Links

    1 Golf Links Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8BE
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Bupa-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
  3. Aranlaw House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Aranlaw House

    Deanwood House, Poole, BH13 6HZ
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Luxury Care -logo

    Aranlaw House is a specialist dementia care home sitting on the outskirts of the popular coastal town of Poole.

    Care available

    From

    £1,600

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliativeChallenging behaviour
  4. Chalgrove-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Chalgrove

    5-7 Westminster Rd E, Poole, BH13 6JF
    CQC Rating Good
    Agincare-logo

    Nestled in the beautiful city of Poole, Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home, operated by Agincare, offers excellent and affordable residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care in a safe and secure environment.

    Care available

    From

    £835

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
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    Rooms Available

    Cheriton

    8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2EN
    CQC Rating Good
    Agincare-logo

    Situated in Dorchester, Cheriton Care provides high-quality and affordable residential, respite, reablement, and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £879

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliativeChallenging behaviour
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    The Chestnuts

    93B Wyke Road, Weymouth, DT4 9QS
    CQC Rating Good
    Neways Healthcare-logo

    Chestnuts Residential Care Home, managed by Neways Healthcare, is a family-owned care home recognised for its compassionate residential, respite and dementia care in the beautiful seaside town of Weymouth.

    Care available

    From

    £1,050

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  7. Sherborne House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Sherborne House

    131 Sherborne Rd, Yeovil, BA21 4HF
    CQC Rating Good
    Altogether Care-logo

    Sherborne House, managed by Altogether Care, is a welcoming care home situated on the outskirts of Yeovil.

    Care available

    From

    £1,130

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliativeChallenging behaviour
  8. Dorset House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Dorset House

    Dorset House, Poole, BH15 4HL
    CQC Rating Good
    Care South-logo

    Located in the heart of the Hamworthy community near Poole, in the county of Dorset, Dorset House is a Care South home that offers exceptional residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,195

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  9. Elizabeth House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Elizabeth House

    Dolbery Rd S, Poole, BH12 4PX
    CQC Rating Good
    Care South-logo

    Elizabeth House, a friendly care home operated by Care South, is dedicated to providing exceptional residential and dementia care near Poole in Dorset.

    Care available

    From

    £1,195

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  10. The Laurels and Pine Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Laurels and Pine Lodge

    33-37 Foxholes Rd, Poole, BH15 3NA
    CQC Rating Good
    Hartford Care-logo

    Situated in the bustling tourist town of Poole, The Laurels and Pine Lodge is a delightful care home providing expert residential, dementia, respite and end of life care to the elderly in a cosy environment.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  11. Regency Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Regency Manor

    Regency Manor Care Home, Poole, BH14 0DA
    CQC Rating Good
    Luxury Care -logo

    Nestled in a leafy residential area between Poole and Bournemouth, sits the friendly Regency Manor care home ran by Luxury Care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliativeChallenging behaviour
  12. Seabourne House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Seabourne House

    1 Clifton Rd, Bournemouth, BH6 3NZ
    CQC Rating Good
    Luxury Care -logo

    Nestled in a quiet residential neighbourhood in the suburbs of Bournemouth, sits Seabourne House care home.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
  13. Eagles Mount-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Eagles Mount

    25 Birds Hill Rd, Poole, BH15 2QJ
    CQC Rating Good
    Luxury Care -logo

    With picturesque views and stunning sunsets over Poole Harbour, Eagles Mount provides expert residential, nursing and dementia care within beautiful surroundings.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliativeChallenging behaviour
  14. Barton Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barton Lodge

    Barton Common Road, New Milton, BH25 5PR
    CQC Rating Good
    Manucourt-logo

    Barton Lodge Care Home, managed by Manucourt, is situated in the tranquil setting of Barton-On-Sea, New Milton, offering exceptional residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,244

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  15. Bethel House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Bethel House

    Bethel House, New Milton, BH25 7EJ
    CQC Rating Good
    Hartford Care-logo

    Set within its own secluded grounds in the Hampshire village of Barton on Sea, close to New Milton, Bethel House is a cosy care home that provides expert residential, dementia, respite and end of life care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,275

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about dementia care homes in Dorset.

Are all dementia care homes in Dorset regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every dementia care home in Dorset has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many Dorset dementia homes offer 24-hour nursing care?

78 care homes in Dorset provide support with both dementia and nursing care, from trained care professionals. This can include monitoring or treating medical conditions and support with mobility. These include Grovelands, The Links and Aranlaw House.

Average dementia care home costs in Dorset

Average cost of dementia care
£1,281per week

Dorset's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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