Dementia Care Homes In Dorchester

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

  1. Cheriton-main-image
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    Cheriton

    8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2EN
    CQC Rating Good0.61 miles from centre
    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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    Maiden Castle House

    Maiden Castle House, Dorchester, DT1 2NJ
    CQC Rating Good0.56 miles from centre
    Care South-logo

    Located in a tranquil residential area in Dorchester, Maiden Castle House is a purpose-built care home offering exceptional residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,395

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
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    Selwood House

    Chestnut Rd, Dorchester, DT2 9FN
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected2.76 miles from centre
    Country Court-logo

    Selwood House, a shining addition to Charlton Down near Dorchester, stands as a beacon of care and comfort.

    Care available

    From

    £1,625

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
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    Bosworth

    6 Southdown Ave, Weymouth, DT3 6HR
    CQC Rating Good5.60 miles from centre
    Agincare-logo

    Located in Weymouth, Bosworth Care Home, operated by Agincare, offers residential, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £809

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
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    Buxton House

    423B Radipole Ln, Weymouth, DT4 0QE
    CQC Rating Good7.20 miles from centre
    Care South-logo

    Buxton House, a modern Care South home in Weymouth, offers exceptional residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,431

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
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    Queen Charlotte

    432 Chickerell Rd, Weymouth, DT3 4DQ
    CQC Rating Good7.39 miles from centre
    Kingsley Healthcare-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,600

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliativeChallenging behaviour
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    Anning House

    Cross Rd, Weymouth, DT4 9QX
    CQC Rating Good7.91 miles from centre
    Care UK-logo

    Located in the a quaint seaside town of Weymouth, Dorset, this care home provides nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,525

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
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    Pine Martin Grange

    Sandford Rd, Wareham, BH20 7AJ
    CQC Rating Good14.87 miles from centre
    Dormy Care Communities-logo

    Pine Martin Grange Care Home in Wareham, operated by Dormy Care, provides award-winning residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,845

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
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    Barchester Healthcare Trinity Manor

    Bradford Rd, Sherborne, DT9 6EX
    CQC Rating Good16.52 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated in the North West of Dorset in Sherborne, Trinity Manor is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, respite and dementia care to the elderly in a warm and friendly environment.

    Care available

    From

    £1,624

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  10. Beechwood House-main-image
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    Beechwood House

    60 W Coker Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2JA
    CQC Rating Good17.47 miles from centre
    Rose Care Group-logo

    Beechwood Care Home, operated by Rose Care Group—winners of the Mid-Sized Care Home Group of the Year Award in 2024 and 2025—offers an exceptional blend of luxury, comfort, and personalised care in the heart of Yeovil.

    Care available

    From

    £1,150

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  11. Sherborne House-main-image
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    Sherborne House

    131 Sherborne Rd, Yeovil, BA21 4HF
    CQC Rating Good17.78 miles from centre
    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
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    Upton Manor

    1 Dorchester Rd, Poole, BH16 5NJ
    CQC Rating Good17.95 miles from centre
    Hamberley Care Homes-logo

    Upton Manor, situated in the idyllic town of Upton near Poole is surrounded by beautiful Dorset scenery and is complemented by the relaxed and vibrant local towns, quaint shops, pharmacies and cafés.

    Care available

    From

    £1,395

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
  13. Potter House-main-image
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    Potter House

    103 Highfield Road, Yeovil, BA21 4RJ
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected18.12 miles from centre
    Oyster Care Homes-logo

    Potter House Care Home, operated by Oyster Care Homes, is nestled in the heart of Yeovil, offering an outstanding setting for residential, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
  14. Grovelands-main-image
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    Grovelands

    45 Grove Ave, Yeovil, BA20 2BE
    CQC Rating Outstanding18.26 miles from centre
    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
  15. Barchester Healthcare Upton Bay-main-image
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    Barchester Healthcare Upton Bay

    1 Hoyal Rd, Poole, BH15 4HY
    CQC Rating Good18.47 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Ideally placed in Poole so residents can enjoy the best attractions that Dorset has to offer, Upton Bay is specifically designed to provide expert residential, respite and dementia care to older adults.

    Care available

    From

    £1,624

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

39 care homes in Dorchester 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 Cheriton, Maiden Castle House and Selwood House.

Average dementia care home costs in Dorchester

Average cost of dementia care
£1,232per week

Dorchester's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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