Cheriton Care Home

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Cheriton Care Home is a real home-from-home in the heart of Dorset’s county town of Dorchester. Comprising Badbury House and Maumbury House, offering…

Care home: Cheriton Care Home
Location: Dorchester, Dorset, Dorchester, DT1 2EN
Care types: Residential, Dementia
CQC rating: Good
Latest CQC inspection: 24 June 2022
Beds: 71
Funding accepted: Self Funding (Private), Local Authority, Local Authority with Top Up, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Phone: 01305 825400
CQC location ID: 1-2116344112

Rated 4.2/5 from 6 Google reviews.

What families say

Families have mixed experiences with Cheriton Care Home, with some praising the caring nature of the staff and the well-maintained home. However, others have raised concerns about lost personal items, difficulties with communication, and inconsistent care, leading to frustration and disappointment. Some families have…

What the CQC says

Rated Good by the CQC on 11 November 2024.

Good — the service is performing well and meeting CQC’s expectations. What this rating means

The five key questions

Safe: Good — Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Effective: Good — Does the care achieve good outcomes and follow best practice?
Caring: Good — Are staff kind, respectful and compassionate?
Responsive: Good — Is care organised around each person’s needs?
Well-led: Good — Is the home well run, open and always improving?

Source: Care Quality Commission — read the full CQC report. Last checked by CareFinder on 9 September 2026.

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