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 residentโs 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 โ 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 residentsโ 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 youโre 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
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This week, we were proud to celebrate International Nurses Day and take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to our incredible nursing team for the care, kindness, and dedication they show every single day. ๐
As part of the celebrations, our residents presented some of the nurses with our special Tree of Thanks ๐ณ, filled with heartfelt messages of appreciation. It was such a lovely moment and a wonderful way to recognise the difference our nurses make in the lives of those they care for.
Thank you to all of our amazing nurses for everything you do, you are truly appreciated not just this week, but every day! ๐โจ
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Fun marking Irish Harps, the strings came later when they had dried ๐ผ๐ชโ๏ธ๐ช๐ฎ๐ช๐ชโ๏ธ๐ช๐ฎ๐ช
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Wednesday was waffle day. How did you have yours? ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฝ๏ธ๐
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We had the Baptist church choir visit yesterday and we joined in with the singing, listened to the Easter readings and prayers ๐ฃโช๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐๐ผ๐๐ชบ๐ผ๐น๐๏ธ๐ฏ๏ธ
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We had so much fun with the memory box on Friday. So amazing models to fashion the hats ๐ฉ ๐งข๐๐
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St Patrickโs day sing-a-long with lovely Kellyโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ช๐ซถ
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Happy st Patrickโs day to you all. To be sure to be sure ๐ฎ๐ชโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ชโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ชโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ชโ๏ธ
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Afternoon cream tea ๐ซ ๐ง๐ฐ๐โ๏ธ๐๐ซถfor Motherโs Day
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We hope you all had an amazing Mothering Sunday, we did ๐ฅฐ๐๐ง๐ฐ๐โ๏ธ
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