Somerleigh Court is a purpose-built care home in Dorchester, Dorset.
Situated in a beautiful conservation area, our care home in Dorchester combines traditional charm with modern facilities to ensure we can provide the highest quality of care.
Somerleigh Court provides residential, respite, palliative, and nursing care in Dorchester. We have a vibrant and caring atmosphere within a homely, warm environment.
We have a holistic approach to care, getting to know each resident as an individual and working with them to create a bespoke care plan that is tailored to them. Families of residents are an important part of life at Somerleigh Court, and they are always welcome.
Please do contact us for a tour of our home or if you have any questions about the care we offer – 01305 259882
Person-centered care
At our Dorchester care home, we prioritise the individual in every aspect of our care. Our person-centred approach ensures that each resident receives highly personalised support tailored to their unique needs, preferences, and aspirations.
By dedicating time to genuinely listen, understand, and foster meaningful relationships, our compassionate team delivers care that reflects each resident’s personal values and priorities.
From supporting daily activities to encouraging passions or simply bringing moments of happiness, we provide care as distinctive as the individuals we serve. This unwavering commitment allows our residents to feel supported and empowered to live life their way – with dignity, purpose, and joy.
Personalised care
We provide compassionate, personalised care ensuring residents maintain their independence and dignity
High quality food
Our nutritious and well-balanced meals cater to all residents’ dietary requirements and preferences
Entertaining activitites
We offer a variety of entertaining and engaging activities to promote the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our residents
Homely environment
Our home is equipped with all modern facilities and comfortable communal spaces to support residents’ needs
If you’re searching for nursing homes near me or care homes in Dorchester, get in touch to discover why we are an excellent choice. To book a visit or come and meet our team contact us here or call us on 01305 259882
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We have a fantastic location in the heart of Dorset, just a short distance from Weymouth, offering the perfect balance of a peaceful setting with easy access to local amenities. Whether you’re searching for care homes in Weymouth or Dorchester, Somerleigh Court could be the ideal choice.
Find out more about Somerleigh Court Care Home
Please don’t hesitate to contact us by clicking the button below or give us a call on 01305 259882, we will be happy to help.
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Well done gentlemen with the decorating of the Christmas tree for our Gingerbread village art boards 🌲🟡🟢🟠🔵⚪️🔴🎄a great use of colour, texture and size for the baubles on the trees 😃🤩🥳👏👏
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Gingerbread House making, A lot harder that it looks. But Ina did a brilliant job, we did get in a bit of a mess but that added to the fun! Lots of laughing. 😁😆😂🤣 🫚 🏠🎄🤶🏻🎅🏼 Our residents said the roof tasted lovely 🤣😂
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Christmas jumper day, Colin found it hilarious they Mary-Ann way an elf and a reindeer all in one! Lots of giggles on his walk 😂🤣🫶🤩A big THANK YOU to the staff for getting involved and putting smiles on our residents faces 😀😃😄😁😆
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A big thank you to Somerleigh Court’s maintenance team for doing a brilliant job of the outside tree and lights 🥳👏👏👏🎄🤩👏👏👏🥳
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Christmas Bingo. Lots of prises won and concentration, dab dam dam and a ho ho ho ✍️✍️✍️🎄🎅🏼🤶🏻🎅🏼
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Christmas tree making lots of fun and Sylvia loved doing the tree as free is her favourite colour 💚🎄🌲🟩
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Magdalena visited us today and the large group of residents and family and friends really enjoyed the coming together to make music together. Thank you so much Magdalena for a very special afternoon 👏👏👏🫶🎤🎶🎼🎸🥁🪇🪘#SomerleighCourt #Dorchester #teambuilding #CareHomeActivities #magdalenamedicinemusic
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Magdalena medicine music
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What a way to start celebrating Christmas, with Dorchester Baptist Church Choir singing with our residents family and staff. Magical 🤩🤗👏👏🫶🎤🎹🎄
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