Cheriton Care Home

Cheriton Care Home is a residential care home in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 2EN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Cheriton Care Home

Cheriton is a residential care home in Dorchester, Dorset. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and we support younger adults too. Respite stays are part of what we do. We try to run an ordinary household rather than a rota. People wake when they wake, eat when they are hungry, and an afternoon with nothing arranged in it is a perfectly good afternoon. There is a tendency in this sector to mistake activity for quality and we work at avoiding it. Dementia care here depends on knowing the person. We ask relatives early for the working life, the places and the music, because that information is much harder to gather later and it is what still connects when a good deal else has gone. A number of our residents have lived in this part of Dorset all their lives and know it far better than we do. A conversation about the town with somebody who has watched it change over eighty years is worth having rather than filling with small talk. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. Our own test is whether somebody who has lived here a year still feels at home.

Care provided at Cheriton Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Cheriton Care Home

Where is Cheriton Care Home located?

Cheriton Care Home is a residential care home in Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Cheriton Care Home provide?

Cheriton Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Cheriton Care Home's CQC rating?

Cheriton Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 January 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Cheriton Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Cheriton Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Cheriton Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Cheriton Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Cheriton Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Cheriton Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Cheriton Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Cheriton Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Cheriton Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Cheriton Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Cheriton Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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