Care Homes in Dorchester Dorset | Dorchester Care Homes

Rated Good
by the CQC

Rated Good
by the CQC

Somerleigh Court Care Home

A vibrant and caring environment delivering exceptional care

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Please call us now on 01305 259882 or fill the form below.

Long-established loyal team

Excellent personalised care

Warm and friendly atmosphere

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

What people say about us

Our review score
on carehome.co.uk

9.8

During Mum's end-of-life care, the staff were really kind and thoughtful in many small ways that made her passing as comfortable as possible.

E B

Daughter of Resident

18 July 2024

All the staff are friendly and welcoming, they care for Mum brilliantly and treat her with dignity, Mum thinks they are wonderful.

Lesley B

Daughter of Resident

11 July 2024

I cannot recommend Somerleigh Court highly enough. Mum loved the food, staff, activities and most of all the brilliant care.

Karen R

Daughter of Resident

10 May 2024

Dad has been well looked after since moving into Somerleigh Court. The care has been very good. Great job Somerleigh staff, thank you.

P E

Son of Resident

14 September 2023

Our mother was a resident at this home. The care and compassion shown to her and the family was exemplary.

A D

Daughter of Resident

20 July 2023

Staff were excellent at caring for both my parents. We recommend Somerleigh Court for anyone looking for long or short-term care.

Lucy A

Daughter of Resident

4 April 2023

Could not recommend Somerleigh highly enough! Took such lovely care of our Dad. Such warm staff and genuine people.

D B

Daughter of Resident

29 March 2023

Somerleigh Court is the most calm and peaceful home that we were lucky to be able to find for our uncle.

Gillian G

Niece of Resident

22 March 2023

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 residentโ€™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 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 youโ€™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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Such a lovely afternoon spent with a great group of ukulele players and singers from Weymouth Ukeleleans. Thank you so much, please come again. Even our residents invited the group back again. Have you ever heard the Weymouth Ukeleleans before? If not, you really need to go see them preform.
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What a uplifting session on such a rainy day. Our residents loved it so much them invited the Weymouth Ukeleleans back to play again๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿช•๐Ÿช•๐ŸŽธ#SomerleighCourt #dorchester #CareHomeActivities #weymouthukeleleans #musicians #pleasecomebackagain #funonarainyday
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More pamper sessions, Sylvia had her hair styled and was very happy saying โ€œItโ€™s neat and tidy just now like I like things done, properlyโ€ ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’†๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง–๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ˆ
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Our Location

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 donโ€™t hesitate to contact us by clicking the button below or give us a call on 01305 259882, we will be happy to help.