Our Care Homes in Dorchester

We offer personalised residential and respite care in a comfortable environment that feels like home at our two friendly and supportive care homes in Dorchester, Dorset.

A comfortable home for up to 23 residents

Glencairn House Care Home

Glencairn House is a beautifully-converted, light, bright and airy Victorian home, in the heart of Dorchester, overlooking Borough Gardens.

Residents feel at home as soon as they move in

Montrose Care Home

The team at Montrose prides itself on creating a family feel for all the residents. The home is within walking distance of Dorchester’s shops and market.

Activities for our residents

We believe in keeping our residents active, engaged, and socially connected. We arrange local excursions, games, and regular social events to create a sense of community.

We're particularly proud of our strong links with the community. We invite local schools and clubs in to spend time with our residents and we hold weekly Knit and Natter groups at both our Dorchester care homes.

Food and nutrition

Our chefs work really hard to create meals that are nutritious and appetising. They consult residents when they're planning menus, and are used to catering for specialised diets.

Our dining rooms are at the heart of our care homes in Dorchester. We encourage our residents to eat together, as mealtimes are really important social occasions.

We do understand though, that sometimes, a resident may prefer to eat in their own room. We will always listen to our residents’ wishes.

Family is at the heart of everything we do

We have an open-door policy, rather than set visiting times, and welcome families to lots of our social activities.

We value close connections and actively involve families by providing regular updates on their loved one's care, including opportunities for video calls, family days, and social events.

Of course, not every family can be actively involved. We take each resident's family situation into account as we plan their care and activities.

Our communal spaces

All our rooms and gardens are fully accessible, with ramps, handrails, and adaptable bathrooms so that all our residents are able to move around the home.

Residential care in Dorchester

We offer comprehensive residential care services designed to provide long-term support. By designing personalised care plans with each resident and/or their family, we can be sure that everyone gets the type and level of attention and assistance they need, while maintaining their independence and dignity.

We offer:

Help with daily living activities, such as washing, dressing and eating
24-hour support from experienced care workers
Nutritious meals prepared by our in-house chefs
Engaging activities, as part of our social programme
Links with the community, such as local schools and craft groups

Respite care in Dorchester

Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and demanding. Our respite care services offer short-term accommodation, allowing carers to take a well-deserved break.

Rest assured that your loved one will receive a high standard of care and support during their stay with us.

We offer:

Flexible stay durations
All-inclusive care services
A friendly and supportive atmosphere
Access to all facilities and activities
A safe and comfortable environment

"Thank you so much for these past few months. You have all been amazing and understanding and we now have a wonderful outcome and my mum can stay with you."

"I am grateful that we had the opportunity to visit regularly. Mum felt settled, listened to, encouraged, secure and safe - thank you."

"Thank you for all your care in looking after M in his last few months. It has been comforting to know that he was well looked after and he had such lovely interactions with you all."