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Care Homes in DT1, Dorset
The DT1 postcode area of Dorset has 6 CQC-registered care homes β 5 residential and 1 nursing. Official Care Quality Commission data (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
The DT1 area of Dorset has 6 CQC-registered care homes, run by 5 operators. The most recent CQC inspection on record here is dated 23 February 2026.
Care-home types in DT1
6 of 6 homes (100%) have a phone number on the CQC record; 6 (100%) have a website. Run by 5 distinct registered operators.
Care homes in DT1: frequently asked questions
- How many care homes are there in DT1?
- There are 6 CQC-registered care homes in the DT1 area of Dorset: 5 are registered for residential care and 1 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.
- What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in DT1?
- A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In the DT1 area of Dorset, 5 homes are residential-only, 1 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.
- Who runs the care homes in DT1?
- The 6 care homes in the DT1 area of Dorset are run by 5 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Gingerbread Care Limited (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.
- How can I check if a care home in DT1 is safe?
- Every care home in the DT1 area of Dorset is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0β5 score, so we never show a numeric rating β always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.
- When were care homes in DT1 last inspected?
- The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in the DT1 area of Dorset is dated 23 February 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times β always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.
CQC-registered care homes in DT1
- Montrose Care HomeResidential40 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW Β· DT1 1PWOperated by Gingerbread Care Limited01305262274CQC record updated 23 February 2026
- Glencairn Residential HomeResidential16-17 Cornwall Road, DT1 1RU Β· DT1 1RUOperated by Gingerbread Care Limited01305268399CQC record updated 21 January 2026
- Maiden Castle HouseResidential12-14 Gloucester Road, DT1 2NJ Β· DT1 2NJOperated by Care South01305251661CQC record updated 6 November 2025
- Cheriton Care HomeResidential10 Weymouth Avenue, DT1 2EN Β· DT1 2ENOperated by Cheriton Care Centre Limited01305265365CQC record updated 30 January 2025
- Signature HouseNursing2 Maumbury Gardens, DT1 1GR Β· DT1 1GROperated by Amica Care Trust01305257248CQC record updated 24 June 2023
- Culliford HouseResidentialIcen Way, DT1 1ET Β· DT1 1ETOperated by Mrs Suzanne Jackson01305266054CQC record updated 10 May 2022
For each home's current CQC rating and full inspection report, see cqc.org.uk.
Methodology
Figures are computed from 6 real Care Quality Commission care-home records for the DT1 postcode area of Dorset. Every number is an exact count β no ratings, no estimates. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Source: Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Care-home records are sourced from the Care Quality Commission at www.cqc.org.uk. Operator company status, where shown, is from Companies House (public statutory data, Open Government Licence v3.0). Details reflect the most recent record and may have changed since publication. This directory is not affiliated with the CQC or Companies House.