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Care Homes / Nursing Homes with a 2025 carehome.co.uk Award in Dorset

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10 Dorset Care Homes / Nursing Homes with a 2025 carehome.co.uk Award | 518 Reviews

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Barchester Upton Bay Care Home

1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY 

10 89 reviews
"My father became a resident on the Dementia ward at Upton Bay Care home in March 2024 up until his death in January this year. I have to…"   Read all 89 reviews

Upton Bay offers luxury residential care with a warm and friendly environment, social interaction, and an extensive activities programme. They have a bespoke memory lane community for expert dementia care and short stay options. The home prides itself… Read more about Barchester Upton Bay Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Palliative Care
  • 68 Rooms from £1,624 / week
Aranlaw House Care Home

26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ 

10 39 reviews
"My mum was cared for by the wonderful team at Aranlaw from September last year until her death at the beginning of this month. She…"   Read all 39 reviews
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

Welcome to Aranlaw House, the distinguished care home nestled in the heart of Bournemouth & Poole, renowned for its expertise in mental health and dementia care. They take immense pride in their 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)… Read more about Aranlaw House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Learning Disability
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Detention under Mental Health Act
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Substance Misuse
  • 47 Rooms from £1,600 / week
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home

Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX 

10 43 reviews
"Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home looked after my mother for the last 18 months of her life. They were highly professional and…"   Read all 43 reviews

Dedicated staff members at Trinity Manor provide high-quality residential care for older people who would benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment. Trinity Manor has a dedicated Memory Lane community that specialises… Read more about Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 64 Rooms from £1,624 / week
Newstone House

Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF 

10 103 reviews
"My Mum was cared for at Newstone for 14 months. She was in late stages of Alzheimer's, with barely any mobility so she required a lot of…"   Read all 103 reviews
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Newstone House is located in the ancient market town of Sturminster Newton and comprises of six house groups over three floors. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts sessions. There is the… Read more about Newstone House

  • Care Provided
  • Nursing
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Palliative Care
  • 61 Rooms from £1,377 / week
Branksome Park Care Centre

17 Mornish Road, Poole, Poole BH13 7BY 

10 38 reviews
"I live at Branksome Park Care Centre and the home is really good. I would say it's excellent really. No complaints.…"   Read all 38 reviews
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

Located in Poole, Branksome Park Care Centre is a specialised facility that focuses on helping people with neurological conditions like spinal injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and motor neurone disease. They also provide… Read more about Branksome Park Care Centre

  • Care Provided
  • Nursing
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Sensory Impairment
  • 59 Rooms from £1,650 / week
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home

16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA 

10 83 reviews
"I'm really impressed with Regency. The home is clean and smells lovely. The food is great and the care team is kind.…"   Read all 83 reviews
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

Regency Manor presents itself as a contemporary and luxurious care home situated in the tranquil residential neighbourhood of Lower Parkstone, conveniently positioned between the charming coastal towns of Poole and Bournemouth. The esteemed care home… Read more about Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • 69 Rooms from £1,300 / week
Marjorie House

1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT 

10 12 reviews
"The manager of Marjorie House is amazing, as is all of the team. But the manager travelled for 4 hours in a winter storm to go and…"   Read all 12 reviews
Group/Owner Care South

Welcome to Marjorie House – a Care South home for residential care. Marjorie House provides outstanding care within a fabulous environment and stunning views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. Purpose-built in the style of Art Deco to complement… Read more about Marjorie House

  • Care Provided
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Sensory Impairment
  • 50 Rooms
Seabourne House Care Home

1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ 

10 61 reviews
"Living at Seabourne has been a comfort to me. The staff are kind and there's always someone to chat with me when I need them. The meals are…"   Read all 61 reviews
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

Seabourne House Care Home underwent a thorough inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and was awarded an 'Outstanding' rating in January 2018, placing it among the top 2 per cent of care homes in the UK. Following this commendation, Seabourne… Read more about Seabourne House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Palliative Care
  • 48 Rooms from £1,200 / week
Barchester Hyacinth House

179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ 

10 28 reviews
"I needed to find respite care for my elderly aunt. I was nervous as I had never had to do this before. I did not need to worry, Hyacinth…"   Read all 28 reviews

Hyacinth House Care Home in Stapehill, Wimborne offers residential and respite care that is tailored to the needs of the individual. The care home offers a warm and friendly environment with staff that are experienced and compassionate. When you… Read more about Barchester Hyacinth House

  • Care Provided
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Palliative Care
  • 32 Rooms from £1,400 / week
Barchester Parley Place Care Home

300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL 

10 22 reviews
"Mum stayed at Barchester Parley Place Care Home for two weeks respite and I can honestly say that we were all very impressed with…"   Read all 22 reviews

Parley Place Care Home has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to older people, including those individuals living with dementia. The home's specialist Memory Lane Community utilises a careful blend of skills and techniques… Read more about Barchester Parley Place Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Residential
  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Short Term/Respite
  • 68 Rooms from £1,600 / week