Somerleigh Court

Somerleigh Court is a nursing home in Dorchester, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Welford Healthcare, which operates 34 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published April 2020, the CQC rated Somerleigh Court 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.

Somerleigh Court 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 Somerleigh Court include Glencairn Residential Home, Signature House and Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.