Your guide to the best care homes around Shaftesbury.
Fern Brook Lodge, a recently-refurbished Care South home, offers exceptional residential and dementia care in Gillingham, north Dorset.
From
£1,295
per week
Spetisbury Manor is a luxury residential care home near Blandford, Dorset.
From
£995
per week
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.
From
£1,624
per week
Sitting just on the edge of the New Forest, Verwood House care home is a pastoral paradise while still being conveniently located to Verwood town and its amenities.
From
£1,395
per week
In the beautiful Dorset market town of Wimborne Minster, the experienced team at Oakdene Care Home provide expert residential, dementia and respite care to the elderly.
From
£1,100
per week
Situated in the beautiful country setting of Warminster in Wiltshire, Longbridge Deverill House and Nursing Home provides expert residential, nursing and dementia care to older adults.
From
£1,350
per week
Providing exceptional nursing, residential and respite care to the elderly, Henford House is a well-established care home in the pleasant community of Warminster.
From
£1,400
per week
Perfectly tucked away on a quiet residential street close to the bustling town of Warminster, Wiltshire, Ashwood Care Centre offers extensive dementia, residential and respite care to those in need.
From
£1,525
per week
Cary Brook, managed by Somerset Care and situated in the picturesque town of Castle Cary, offers a welcoming environment for individuals seeking residential, dementia, and respite care.
From
£1,330
per week
Specifically designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia and respite care to the elderly, Wilton Place in Salisbury, Wiltshire is a home as unique as its residents.
From
£1,560
per week
From
£809
per week
Rowden House, operated by Somerset Care, is a welcoming care home nestled in Frome.
From
£1,330
per week
Ideally located in the heart of Salisbury, Bemerton Lodge is a welcoming care home that provides expert dementia, residential, respite and day care to those in need.
From
£1,200
per week
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Situated within walking distance of the world-renown Salisbury Cathedral and the beautiful city centre, Salisbury Manor provides nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care.
From
£1,595
per week
Part of the Country Court Group, Westbury Court is a care home in Westbury, providing residential, nursing, respite, dementia and palliative care.
From
£1,500
per week
Famous for its Gold Hill and scenic coastlines, there is a wide range of care homes in the Dorset town of Shaftesbury. Whether it be a modern residential care home, a state-of-the-art dementia care home or a contemporary respite care home, there’s a perfect fit for everyone in Shaftesbury.
We’ve partnered with the best care homes across Dorset to simplify your search for a care home. We’ve compiled a list of the best care homes in Shaftesbury along with the number of beds, the cost of care, the latest Care Quality Commission rating and the facilities available at each home.
Many homes in Shaftesbury also offer convalescent care, which is perfect for anyone recovering from a hospital stay.
Every care home in Selby has a dedicated team of care professionals, who are there to make you, or your loved one, feel comfortable, happy and at ease with their new surroundings. All homes benefit from a jam-packed activity programme to ensure residents live happy and engaged lives.
What’s more, we’ve rounded up the best local care homes in Bournemouth, Sherborne and Sturminster Newton.
Customer Care Lead
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 care homes in Shaftesbury.
How many care homes are there in Shaftesbury?
We have 105 care homes in Shaftesbury. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
What is the average cost of care in Shaftesbury?
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Shaftesbury, the average cost of care is £1,334. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Are all care homes in Shaftesbury regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Yes, every Shaftesbury care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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