Chestnuts Residential Care Home

Chestnuts Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Weymouth, Dorset (DT4 9QS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Chestnuts Residential Care Home

Chestnuts is a residential care home in Weymouth providing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with a physical disability or with sight or hearing loss. Our concern is that people are known rather than simply looked after. We take time at the start to learn about somebody's life, their family and their habits, and we use that to shape their days here. Care planned without that information tends to be a list of tasks, and a list of tasks is not care. Staff help with washing and dressing, with transfers and moving safely, with medication and with meals and drinks, and they are trained for the particular needs of the people living here. For those with dementia we keep the day predictable and the surroundings familiar, and we work at understanding what somebody is communicating when words have become difficult. The home is somewhere people live. Rooms are personalised, meals are cooked here with a genuine choice, there is company for those who want it and quiet for those who do not, and visitors are welcome. Respite and short stays can be arranged for families needing a break or people recovering after illness. If you would like to look round, please telephone us and we will arrange a time.

Care provided at Chestnuts Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Chestnuts Residential Care Home

Where is Chestnuts Residential Care Home located?

Chestnuts Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Chestnuts Residential Care Home provide?

Chestnuts Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Chestnuts Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Chestnuts Residential 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 28 July 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Chestnuts Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Chestnuts Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Chestnuts Residential Care Home

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

Yes. Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth) 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. Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth) 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. Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth) 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. Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth) 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

Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth) 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 Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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