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Somerleigh Court is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Somerleigh Court Ltd.
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 nursing home, Somerleigh Court 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 Somerleigh Court in March 2022 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.
Somerleigh Court is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1AQ |
| Phone | 01305 259882 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 16 March 2022 |
| Provider | Somerleigh Court Ltd |
Is Somerleigh Court registered with the CQC?
Yes. Somerleigh Court 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/1-126236526
What type of care does Somerleigh Court provide?
Somerleigh Court provides nursing homes, homecare agencies, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Somerleigh Court?
You can contact Somerleigh Court by phone on 01305 259882, or visit them at Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1AQ.
What is Somerleigh Court's CQC rating?
Somerleigh Court 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/1-126236526
What are Somerleigh Court's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Somerleigh Court'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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