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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.

Afternoon Tea in the countryside

Afternoon Tea in the countryside

Isobel buying plants for our recycled hanging baskets

Isobel buying plants for our recycled hanging baskets

Brenda basking in the sunshine

Brenda basking in the sunshine

Sam watering the garden

Sam watering the garden

Denis celebrating his 100th Birthday

Denis celebrating his 100th Birthday

Pat preparing some chutney

Pat preparing some chutney

Paper crafts with Cynthia

Paper crafts with Cynthia

Sylvia learning a new craft during craft club

Sylvia learning a new craft during craft club

Betty with her homemade mask

Betty with her homemade mask

 Jennifer enjoying pet therapy in the sunshine

Jennifer enjoying pet therapy in the sunshine

Doreen catching up on the latest news

Doreen catching up on the latest news

Sylvia saying hello to a feathered friend

Sylvia saying hello to a feathered friend

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.

Wish you were here!

We aim to make every day worth writing about, and our residents enjoy keeping loved ones up to date with what they’ve been up to at Castle View. Here are some of their recent highlights.

07 Jan 2025

Memory Lane

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jan Millward, who joined us for a wonderful reminiscing session.  The conversation took…
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06 Jan 2025

Hats Off to Bev

The residents eagerly gathered around the craft table, buzzing with excitement as they planned a farewell hat for their beloved…
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25 Dec 2024

Christmas at Castle View

Christmas Day was made extra special by Hayley and Denise, who wore antlers with flashing red noses, bringing smiles and…
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18 Dec 2024

Casterbridge Choir Spreads Festive Cheer

This evening, we were lucky enough to have the Casterbridge Male Voice Choir come and sing Christmas carols for the…
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09 Dec 2024

Christmas Gala

The Christmas Gala Dinner was a wonderful evening filled with joy and festive cheer.  Residents had a fantastic time enjoying…
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05 Dec 2024

Festive Treats

With lots of keen bakers among our residents, it was time to make some mince pies!  We perfected our shortcrust…
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Wife of Resident at Castle Lodge

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“You cared for my dear husband for four long years, always with love and respect. You were all so kind to him and to me; always so friendly and cheerful, nothing was too much trouble for you. At Castle View, with your help, he was calm and content. In his last days, we are grateful for the nursing so professionally given. We cannot fault the care you gave him. You were all his friends and mine too, and we thank you for that.”

Family of Resident at Castle View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Thank you all for caring for our mother and making her final years as happy and healthy as possible. You all made a difference to her and we know that she appreciated every one of you and enjoyed getting to know you over her time with you.”

Respite Resident of Castle View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Thank you to everyone who looked after me while I was in Castle View. The speed of my recovery was mainly due to you. Thank you all again so much.”

Relative of Resident at Castle View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“I want to thank you all again for the wonderful care you provided to her, it was a really comfort to us all that she spent her last days and hours being well cared for under your supervision.”

Relatives of a Resident at Castle View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“A short note to thank all the staff at Castle View for looking after my late mother. Mum did not lack for comfort, support, kindness and love over nearly 10 years in your care, including in the most testing times. I must also say how welcoming, friendly and approachable we found all the staff when visiting mum over the years. We cannot thank you all enough.”

Daughter of Resident at Castle View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“I wanted to express my families and I, deepest gratitude for the love and care you gave to my wonderful Dad over the past 4 years. He was a fantastic man who accomplished so much in is life. Thank you all for everything you did for Dad in the time he spent at Castle View, becoming his family and friends during the pandemic and caring for him with such kindness.”

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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.

CQC Rating: Good

Castle View

CQC Overall Rating

Good

4 June 2019

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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

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.