Homely & Secure
Our home is our residents’ homes. We’re privileged to maintain a homely environment where independence and dignity thrive.
Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NH
Welcome to Castle View in Poundbury, Dorchester
Castle View Care Home is located in the heart of Thomas Hardy country, within the Poundbury Estate in Dorchester, Dorset. We provide a range of care services, including residential care, nursing care, and respite care, delivered with compassion and dedication in a warm and welcoming environment.
Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Castle View is a trusted choice for families searching for high-quality care in Dorchester, Poundbury, and the wider Dorset area.
Our experienced team supports residents with every aspect of their daily lives, from housekeeping and nursing care to companionship and meaningful activities. With 24/7 registered nursing staff on-site, families can feel reassured that expert care is always available.
Conveniently situated just outside Dorchester town centre, Castle View is ideal for those looking to move a loved one closer to home or for families seeking a care home in Dorchester or Poundbury. Get in touch today to find out more about our care services.
About our Dorchester Care Home
Castle View Care Home offers 57 private, comfortable rooms, each designed to create a peaceful and homely environment. Residents can relax in the spacious garden room, which opens onto beautifully landscaped gardens, ideal for enjoying the tranquillity of Poundbury.
Our home also features a welcoming café, perfect for socialising with visitors or fellow residents, and an on-site salon offering beauty and hair treatments. Sunny terraces and spacious lounges provide residents with inviting spaces to unwind, enjoy the fresh air, and engage in activities together.
Located close to Dorchester town centre, Castle View is well-connected to local amenities and the surrounding Dorset countryside. Whether you’re seeking a care home in Poundbury, Dorchester, or further afield in Dorset, Castle View offers an exceptional setting for comfortable, active living.
“The atmosphere at Castle view is always friendly, warm and inviting. We strive to provide the highest standard of care with dignity and respect for our residents and put them at the heart of what we do every day.” – Ashika Reddy Mills, Home Manager
This is Us
The residents and staff of our care home in Poundbury are a family, making memories with each other every day. We are living life to our full capabilities, with positivity, empathy, compassion and respect.
Sylvia enjoying an afternoon of arts and crafts
Cynthia and Doreen catching up over a drink
Nina greeting a four-legged friend
Doreen and Companion Sue enjoying a stroll
Sam watering the garden
Nina and Cynthia reading the latest news
Jennifer enjoying pet therapy in the sunshine
Pat preparing some chutney
Doreen catching up with friends over a glass of wine
Denis relaxing in the garden
Our Nursing Care Home in Dorchester
We employ our own nurses
It is inevitable that, sooner or later, most elderly care residents will need nursing care, yet over the last decade, we have seen many care home operators move away from offering nursing care, relying instead on visiting community nurses.
At Castle View, we have always believed that nursing is an intrinsic part of elderly care, and that as a care home, we have a moral obligation to provide our residents with whatever care they need, whenever they need it.
Nursing Care 24 hours a day, seven days a week
You can’t put a price on peace of mind. We employ highly-skilled nurses to be on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so that our residents can enjoy their homely surroundings, vibrant atmosphere and beautiful gardens with the reassurance that should they require nursing assistance at any time of the day or night, it’s not only available immediately, it’s provided by nurses they know, and who know them.
Our Care
Assisted Care
Our care teams assist with all aspects of daily living for our residents, from personal care to taking regular medications, working flexibly to promote independence providing support to maintain the physical care and comfort of residents.
Nursing Care
Castle View nurses are available for all residents, at all times. We believe that’s the bedrock of a safe and happy home, providing nurse-led care to manage complex medical conditions, whilst ensuring all residents can stay within their familiar and comfortable home setting should their care needs change.
Residential Care
Our residential care service is designed to provide a comfortable and relaxed home environment where home maintenance, laundry, cooking and housekeeping are taken care of on your behalf.
Short Stay & Respite
We offer the same high quality care services enjoyed by our long-term residents on a short-term basis. Whether it’s for a short period of recovery, a respite break or simply a trial run for those looking for a permanent move, we offer a home from home where residents can live their life, their way.
Dementia Care
Although Castle View is not a dementia home, we are committed to supporting our residents to live meaningful and fulfilled lives, and that includes those living with the earlier stages of dementia or cognitive impairment.
End Of Life
We want people to live well with us, making the most of every single day. If that means being together until the end of life, we want our residents to die well with dignity with family around, in familiar surroundings with staff they know well.
Latest Highlights from Castle View
Our Companionship Team plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents. We aim to make every day worth writing about! Here are some of our residents’ recent highlights.
How we’re doing
Finding the right care home for a loved one is about trust. At Castle View, you can be confident in the quality of care we provide.
Other Colten Care Homes Nearby
Castle View Care Home in Dorchester has three sister homes in west Dorset, offering a variety of care options, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Explore our other homes in Sturminster Newton, Sherborne and Blandford to see how we maintain the same high standards of care, compassion, and community across our family of homes.
Whether you’re looking for specific care services or a particular atmosphere, we’re here to help you find the ideal home for your loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle View offers residential care, assisted care, nursing care and end of life care.
Yes, Castle View can accommodate people following a hospital stay. Our team of experienced registered nurses is equipped to provide the necessary support for those needing time to recover after an operation or hospital admission. To learn more about our post-hospital care services, feel free to get in touch.
The CQC overall rating for Castle View is “Good”.
Castle View offers 57 luxurious ensuite rooms, with a welcoming reception area. Residents enjoy access to fantastic facilities such as an activities room, café, hairdressing salon, and a garden room opening onto a patio and garden. The second-floor lounge provides panoramic countryside views.
Yes, our home is part of Colten Care, a family-owned, independent, award-winning care home provider founded in Lymington in 1981. Colten Care have 21 homes across the South that provide nursing, residential and dementia care.
Colten Care has 21 care homes across the South of the UK, each dedicated to high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. Discover more about our locations and find the right home for your needs.
We’re here for you
Whether you’d like an initial chat about the care we provide, you have a question about our all-inclusive fees, or you’d like more information about Castle View, we’re here to help.