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Signature House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Amica Care Trust.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Signature House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Signature House in June 2023 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.
Signature House is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GR |
| Phone | 01305 257248 |
| Website | www.amicacare.co.uk/our-homes/signature-house |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 24 June 2023 |
| Provider | Amica Care Trust |
Is Signature House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Signature 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/1-528837768
What type of care does Signature House provide?
Signature House provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Signature House?
You can contact Signature House by phone on 01305 257248, or visit them at 2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GR.
What is Signature House's CQC rating?
Signature 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/1-528837768
What are Signature House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Signature House'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.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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