Glencairn Residential Home

Glencairn Residential Home is a residential care home in Dorchester, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 23 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Gingerbread Care, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2022.

At its latest inspection, published January 2026, the CQC rated Glencairn Residential Home 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.

Glencairn Residential Home 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 Glencairn Residential Home include Somerleigh Court, Signature House and Maiden Castle House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.