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Glencairn Residential Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Gingerbread Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, 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, Glencairn Residential 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 Glencairn Residential Home in January 2026 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.
Glencairn Residential Home is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 16-17 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RU |
| Phone | 01305 268399 |
| Website | www.glencairncare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 21 January 2026 |
| Provider | Gingerbread Care Limited |
Is Glencairn Residential Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Glencairn Residential 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/1-11727356295
What type of care does Glencairn Residential Home provide?
Glencairn Residential Home provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Glencairn Residential Home?
You can contact Glencairn Residential Home by phone on 01305 268399, or visit them at 16-17 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RU.
What is Glencairn Residential Home's CQC rating?
Glencairn Residential 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/1-11727356295
What are Glencairn Residential Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Glencairn Residential 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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