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Castle View is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Colten Care (1993) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Castle View provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Castle View in June 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for effectiveness.
Castle View is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Bridport Road, Poundbury, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NH |
| Phone | 01305 756476 |
| Website | www.coltencare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 4 June 2019 |
| Provider | Colten Care (1993) Limited |
Is Castle View registered with the CQC?
Yes. Castle View is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-135873251
What type of care does Castle View provide?
Castle View provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Castle View?
You can contact Castle View by phone on 01305 756476, or visit them at Bridport Road, Poundbury, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NH.
What is Castle View's CQC rating?
Castle View has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-135873251
What are Castle View's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Castle View's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Dorchester?
There are 20 CQC-registered care homes in Dorchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/dorchester.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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