The Queen Charlotte

Logo of The Queen Charlotte, a nursing home in Weymouth, Dorset, offering older person care, dementia care, mental health care and younger adults care.

The Queen Charlotte is a nursing home in Weymouth, Dorset (DT3 4DQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Queen Charlotte

The Queen Charlotte is a nursing home in Weymouth. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including many living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions. Respite stays are part of what we do. Because nursing is provided here, nobody reaches a point of being too unwell to stay. That stability matters to residents and to families who have already arranged one difficult move. Where mental ill health and physical health needs come together, the combination is often handled badly. Physical symptoms get attributed to a psychiatric diagnosis rather than investigated. Having nursing knowledge here means somebody is looking for the physical cause rather than assuming. The clinical side is only part of a day. The rest is ordinary life: food people want, getting outside when the weather allows, prompt help, privacy, and being spoken to as somebody with a working life and a family. Being near the sea is genuinely useful, and we make proper use of it rather than treating it as something for a brochure. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Ask us what we got wrong in the past year and we will tell you.

Care provided at The Queen Charlotte

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Queen Charlotte

Where is The Queen Charlotte located?

The Queen Charlotte is a nursing home in Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4DQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Queen Charlotte provide?

The Queen Charlotte is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Queen Charlotte's CQC rating?

The Queen Charlotte is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Queen Charlotte provide dementia care?

Yes. The Queen Charlotte supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Queen Charlotte offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Queen Charlotte offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Queen Charlotte

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Queen Charlotte 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?

Yes. Yes. The Queen Charlotte is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Queen Charlotte 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?

Yes. Yes. The Queen Charlotte supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

The Queen Charlotte 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.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Queen Charlotte. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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