Blandford Grange Care Home

About Us

Blandford Grange is a nursing home in Blandford Forum, Dorset. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays.

Because nursing is provided here, there is no point at which somebody becomes too unwell to stay. That stability is worth more than it sounds, particularly to families who have already been through one difficult move.

The clinical side is only a part of the day and usually the smaller part. The rest is ordinary life: food people want to eat, help that comes without a wait, privacy, company when it is wanted, and being treated as somebody with a history rather than a set of conditions.

For residents living with dementia we keep the routine steady and the surroundings unchanged, and we ask relatives for the history that lets us understand what somebody means rather than only what they have said.

Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We do not think a single word can describe a place where people live, so please come and form your own view.

Common questions about Blandford Grange Care Home

Where is Blandford Grange Care Home located?

Blandford Grange Care Home is a nursing home in Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Blandford Grange Care Home provide?

Blandford Grange Care Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Blandford Grange Care Home's CQC rating?

Blandford Grange 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 2 October 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Blandford Grange Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Blandford Grange Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Blandford Grange Care Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Blandford Grange Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Blandford Grange Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Blandford Grange Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Blandford Grange Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Blandford Grange Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 2 October 2025
• Report published: 2 October 2025

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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