Buxton House

Buxton House is a residential care home in Weymouth, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 64 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Care South, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published September 2025, the CQC rated Buxton House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Buxton House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to Buxton House include Weymouth Manor, The Queen Charlotte and Fairfield House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.