Culliford House

Culliford House is a residential care home in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 1ET). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Culliford House

Culliford House is a residential care home in Dorchester for older people who need help with daily living. We support people living with dementia and people with mental health needs, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We are a house rather than an institution and we work to keep it feeling that way. People bring their own furniture and photographs, keep their own hours, choose where to spend the day and get help with washing and dressing at their own pace and as privately as we can manage. Meals are cooked here with real choice at each one, and food matters a great deal to how people feel about a day. With dementia, knowing a person well is what makes the difference. We gather somebody's history with their family when they arrive and keep adding to it, so that staff respond to the person in front of them rather than to a set of behaviours, and we keep the rhythm of the day predictable. Where somebody is managing a mental health condition we try to be steady and clear, because people tell us consistency helps more than reassurance. We keep an eye on health without turning the place into a clinic, involve the surgery and community teams early, and tell families honestly what is happening, including when something has gone wrong. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall.

Care provided at Culliford House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Culliford House

Where is Culliford House located?

Culliford House is a residential care home in Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1ET. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Culliford House provide?

Culliford House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Culliford House's CQC rating?

Culliford House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Culliford House provide dementia care?

Yes. Culliford House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Culliford House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Culliford House

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

Yes. Culliford House 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. Culliford House 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. Culliford House 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?

No. Culliford House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

Culliford House 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 Culliford House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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