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Gainsborough Care Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Swanage, Dorset. It is operated by Gainsborough Care Home Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough Care Home in July 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.
Gainsborough Care Home is located in Swanage, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 53 Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LQ |
| Phone | 01929 253106 |
| Website | www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/gainsborough-care-home-swanage |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 30 July 2025 |
| Provider | Gainsborough Care Home Limited |
Is Gainsborough Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Gainsborough 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/1-505316381
What type of care does Gainsborough Care Home provide?
Gainsborough Care Home provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Gainsborough Care Home?
You can contact Gainsborough Care Home by phone on 01929 253106, or visit them at 53 Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LQ.
What is Gainsborough Care Home's CQC rating?
Gainsborough 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/1-505316381
What are Gainsborough Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Gainsborough 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 Swanage?
There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in Swanage. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/swanage.
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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