Gainsborough Care Home
Gainsborough Care Home is a residential care home in Swanage, Dorset (BH19 1LQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Gainsborough Care Home
Gainsborough Care Home is a residential care home in Swanage providing care for older people, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with loss of sight or hearing, and people living with mental health conditions. The place runs at the pace of the people in it. Breakfast happens when somebody wakes rather than when a trolley arrives, and the day takes the shape a person wants. The care covers washing and dressing, medication, meals cooked here, mobility and the many small practical things that become difficult alone. For those living with dementia and for people managing mental health conditions, patience and familiarity achieve more than any amount of procedure. For people with loss of sight or hearing we adapt how we communicate, how rooms are lit and how we approach and announce ourselves. Swanage and the coast around it are home for most of the people living here, and family are welcome whenever they wish to come. Respite stays are available. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Gainsborough Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 July 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Gainsborough Care Home
Where is Gainsborough Care Home located?
Gainsborough Care Home is a residential care home in Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Gainsborough Care Home provide?
Gainsborough Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Gainsborough Care Home's CQC rating?
Gainsborough 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 30 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Gainsborough Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Gainsborough Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Gainsborough Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Gainsborough Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Gainsborough Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Gainsborough 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. Gainsborough 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. Gainsborough 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. Gainsborough 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
Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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