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Cheriton Care Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Cheriton Care Centre Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Cheriton Care Home provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Cheriton Care Home in January 2025 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.
Cheriton Care Home is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EN |
| Phone | 01305 265365 |
| Website | www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/cheriton-care-home-dorchester/ |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 30 January 2025 |
| Provider | Cheriton Care Centre Limited |
Is Cheriton Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Cheriton Care Home 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/1-2116344112
What type of care does Cheriton Care Home provide?
Cheriton Care Home provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Cheriton Care Home?
You can contact Cheriton Care Home by phone on 01305 265365, or visit them at 10 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EN.
What is Cheriton Care Home's CQC rating?
Cheriton Care Home 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/1-2116344112
What are Cheriton Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Cheriton Care Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, 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.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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