Montrose Care Home
Montrose Care Home is a residential care home in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 1PW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Montrose Care Home
Montrose Care Home is a residential home in Dorchester, Dorset. We are a permanent home to older people, and we also offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. Most of our residents need help with washing and dressing, moving about safely, medication given properly and on time, and meals worth looking forward to, with somebody nearby through the night. A good number are living with dementia, and we let that shape the whole house rather than treating it as a separate wing. The day follows a recognisable pattern, familiar staff are around, people keep their own belongings and habits, and somebody who is anxious gets company and time rather than correction. We also support people living with mental ill health, working alongside community mental health colleagues, and people with physical disabilities. Food is cooked on the premises and people are asked what they would like rather than told what there is. There is somewhere sociable to sit and somewhere quiet, the garden gets used when the weather allows, and visitors do not need an appointment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Deciding on a care home is not something to do from a brochure, so please come and visit and talk to whoever is on duty.
Care provided at Montrose Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 February 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Montrose Care Home
Where is Montrose Care Home located?
Montrose Care Home is a residential care home in Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Montrose Care Home provide?
Montrose Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Montrose Care Home's CQC rating?
Montrose Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Montrose Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Montrose Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Montrose Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Montrose Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Montrose Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Montrose Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Montrose Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Montrose Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Montrose Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
Montrose Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Montrose Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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