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Maiden Castle House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Care South.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, 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, Maiden Castle House 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 Maiden Castle House 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.
Maiden Castle House is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 12-14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NJ |
| Phone | 01305 251661 |
| Website | www.care-south.co.uk |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 6 November 2025 |
| Provider | Care South |
Is Maiden Castle House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Maiden Castle House 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/1-119691758
What type of care does Maiden Castle House provide?
Maiden Castle House provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Maiden Castle House?
You can contact Maiden Castle House by phone on 01305 251661, or visit them at 12-14 Gloucester Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NJ.
What is Maiden Castle House's CQC rating?
Maiden Castle House 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/1-119691758
What are Maiden Castle House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Maiden Castle House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Requires improvement, 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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