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Grove Lodge is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Hyde Crook Nursing Home Limited.
The home provides specialist care for 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, Grove Lodge 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 Grove Lodge in November 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.
Grove Lodge is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Hyde Crook, Frampton, Frampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9NW |
| Phone | 01300 320098 |
| Website | www.hydecrook.com |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 13 November 2025 |
| Provider | Hyde Crook Nursing Home Limited |
Is Grove Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. Grove Lodge 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/1-135657505
What type of care does Grove Lodge provide?
Grove Lodge provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Grove Lodge?
You can contact Grove Lodge by phone on 01300 320098, or visit them at Hyde Crook, Frampton, Frampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9NW.
What is Grove Lodge's CQC rating?
Grove Lodge 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/1-135657505
What are Grove Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Grove Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
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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