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Care Homes in Dorset
There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Dorset: 15 registered for residential care and 3 for nursing care, run by 17 registered operators. Figures are from official Care Quality Commission records (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Dorset has 18 CQC-registered care homes β 15 residential-only, 3 nursing-only and 0 dual-registered. The most recent CQC inspection on record is dated 30 April 2026. CQC rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate β always check a home's own report at cqc.org.uk before deciding.
Care-home types in Dorset
18 of 18 homes (100%) have a phone number on the CQC record; 14 (77.8%) have a website. Run by 17 distinct registered operators.
Care homes in Dorset: frequently asked questions
- How many care homes are there in Dorset?
- There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Dorset: 15 are registered for residential care and 3 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 Dorset?
- 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 Dorset, 15 homes are residential-only, 3 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.
- Who runs the care homes in Dorset?
- The 18 care homes in Dorset are run by 17 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 Dorset is safe?
- Every care home in 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 Dorset last inspected?
- The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Dorset is dated 30 April 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.
Care homes by area in Dorset
Largest care-home operators in Dorset
- Gingerbread Care Limited2 homes
- Care Dorset Limited1 home
- Hillview Care Limited1 home
- Lyme Regis Care Home Limited1 home
- St. Denis Lodge Residential Home Limited1 home
- Nazareth Lodge Limited1 home
- Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited1 home
- Christopher James Webb1 home
Each operator is a registered company β look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.
CQC-registered care homes in Dorset
- Grove LodgeResidentialHyde Crook, Frampton, DT2 9NW Β· DT2 9NWOperated by Hyde Crook Nursing Home Limited01300320098CQC record updated 13 November 2025
- Maiden Castle HouseResidential12-14 Gloucester Road, DT1 2NJ Β· DT1 2NJOperated by Care South01305251661CQC record updated 6 November 2025
- Chestnut LodgeResidential43 Glenwood Road, West Moors, BH22 0EN Β· BH22 0ENOperated by Mrs Jane Travers01202892116CQC record updated 14 October 2025
- Selwood House Care HomeResidentialChestnut Road, Charlton Down, DT2 9FN Β· DT2 9FNOperated by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited01305510404CQC record updated 12 October 2025
- Blandford Grange Care HomeNursingMilldown Road, DT11 7DE Β· DT11 7DEOperated by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited01258458214CQC record updated 2 October 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
Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 18 registered in Dorset. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.
Other counties
Across the Gera ecosystem
- All CQC-registered providers β GPs, dentists and clinics in Dorset.
- GeraHome β book vetted home-care and domiciliary providers.
- Gera Verify β check any UK care home's CQC registration in seconds.
Methodology
Figures are computed from 18 real Care Quality Commission records for care homes in Dorset (CQC service type "Residential homes" or "Nursing homes"). Every number is an exact count of registered homes β CQC publishes a categorical inspection scheme (Outstanding / Good / Requires improvement / Inadequate), never a 0β5 numeric scale, so we show no average and no AggregateRating. Operator company status, where shown, is an exact name match against Companies House. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. 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.