Compare top-rated care homes across Weymouth
Weymouth has 21 CQC-registered care homes, in South West England. Of those, 21 are residential care homes and 6 provide nursing care, with around 35 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Weymouth, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Weymouth
Care quality in Weymouth is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 80% are rated Good or Outstanding (16 rated Good, 3 that Requires improvement, 1 rated Inadequate). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Weymouth, 16 are registered for dementia care, 6 for nursing care, 8 for mental health needs, 14 for physical disabilities. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Weymouth may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Weymouth are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Friary Care Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Anning House, with 70 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Weymouth care homes are spread across the DT3, DT4 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Weymouth closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Weymouth itself, neighbouring towns across Dorset are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Weymouth depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in South West England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Dorset may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Weymouth home.
Residential and nursing homes in Weymouth
Illustrative Anning House
Illustrative Anning House
Illustrative Weymouth Manor
Illustrative Buxton House
Illustrative The Queen Charlotte
Illustrative Crecy Care Home
Illustrative Primrose Lodge Weymouth
Illustrative Fairfield House
Illustrative Weymouth - Weymouth Care Home
Illustrative Agincourt Care Home
Illustrative Danmor Lodge Limited
Illustrative Rodlands Care Home
Illustrative Bosworth Care Home
Illustrative Kingsley Court
Illustrative Chestnuts Residential Care Home (Weymouth)
Illustrative Encompass Care Specialist Mental Health Services Elsadene
Illustrative The Lawns
Illustrative Trafalgar Care Home
Illustrative Ingleside Residential Care Home
Illustrative Friary House
Illustrative Legh House
Care homes near you across the Weymouth area
Care homes in Weymouth are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Dorset near Weymouth
Common questions about Weymouth care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Weymouth?
Care home fees in Weymouth vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Weymouth home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Weymouth?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Dorset's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Weymouth?
Weymouth has 21 CQC-registered care homes: 21 offering residential care and 6 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Weymouth?
Around 80% of rated care homes in Weymouth are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Weymouth?
Care homes in Weymouth and across Dorset include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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