Respite Care Homes in Dorset

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

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

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
  2. Queensmount-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Queensmount

    18 Queens Park W Dr, Bournemouth, BH8 9DA
    CQC Rating Outstanding
    Bupa-logo

    Nestled within beautiful Bournemouth, Queensmount is a great care home to live in that offers a community family feel.

    Care available

    From

    £1,560

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  3. 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

    £1,595

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  4. 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

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  5. The Chestnuts-main-image
    Rooms Available

    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

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  6. Spetisbury Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Spetisbury Manor

    Spetisbury Manor, Spetisbury, DT11 9EB
    CQC Rating Good
    Glenhurst Manor & Spetisbury Manor-logo

    Spetisbury Manor is a luxury residential care home near Blandford, Dorset.

    Care available

    From

    £1,095

    per week

    ResidentialRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  7. Cheriton-main-image
    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

    £1,100

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  8. Gainsborough-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Gainsborough

    53 Ulwell Rd, Swanage, BH19 1LQ
    CQC Rating Good
    Agincare-logo

    Situated in the heart of Swanage, Gainsborough Care Home has undergone recent refurbishments to ensure the highest quality of residential, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,100

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
  9. 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

    £1,100

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  10. 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

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  14. Farway Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Farway Grange

    33 Howard Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9EA
    CQC Rating Good
    Amrial Care-logo

    Farway Grange, an independently operated family care home in Bournemouth, has been delivering exceptional long-term nursing, palliative, and respite care since its establishment in 1986.

    Care available

    From

    £1,230

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  15. 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

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

How many respite care homes are there in Dorset?

There are 67 homes in Dorset that offer temporary, respite care, including Grovelands, Queensmount and The Links.

Average respite care home costs in Dorset

Average cost of residential care
£1,306per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,389per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,297per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,328per week

Dorset's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.

E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

Catherine

23 October 2024

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