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With the colder months upon us, it’s a great time to experience the warmth and care of our friendly, relaxing care homes whilst making new friends at what can be a lonely time of the year.
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01202 651800

122 Ringwood Road, Ferndown,
Dorset, BH22 9AW

”When I leave mum having visited her I know she is in the right place.”

 Dementia Care  Short Stay
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01962 892200

Stanmore Lane, Winchester,
Hampshire, SO22 4BL

”The staff are just so wonderful, it puts you at ease straight away.”

 Dementia Care  Short Stay
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01202 851510

418-424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown,
Dorset, BH22 9AX

”Right from the day my father moved into Amberwood House I knew we had made the right choice.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01590 674700

Milford Road, Lymington,
Hampshire, SO41 8DJ

”I'd like to express my family's sincere thanks to all the carers and nursing staff involved in looking after my mother.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01590 647500

New Street, Lymington,
Hampshire, SO41 9BP

Thank you for all the loving care for our relative - we have been so blessed by you all.

 Dementia Care  Short Stay
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01962 626800

40 Worthy Road, Winchester,
Hampshire, SO23 7HB

”I have been here over 4 years and enjoying it very much. I think the food is very good, the staff very good.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01202 789998

50-52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth,
Dorset, BH1 3PE

”A big thank you to everyone who works at Avon Cliff. I am full of admiration for the way you care for her - with dignity and respect.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01258 474530

Sturminster Newton,
Dorset, DT10 1FF

”This is the best care home I have ever been in. I visit regularly to see several friends I have made.”

 Nursing Care  Dementia Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01202 746752

Ringwood Road, Parkstone,
Dorset, BH12 4NA

”I continue to be pleased with the care which mother receives. A big thank you to the staff.”

 Dementia Care  Short Stay
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01425 272666

Mudeford, Christchurch,
Dorset, BH23 4AH

”Thanking you all for your devotion, help and support.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01935 813222

Bristol Road, Sherborne,
Dorset, DT9 4HG

”I would not hesitate to recommend Abbey View in every way.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01722 439700

18-20 Stratford Road, Salisbury,
Wiltshire, SP1 3JH

”Superb kind staff. Lovely garden and surroundings.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01202 891333

West Moors, Ferndown,
Dorset, BH22 0LQ

”On entering Brook View, I was immediately impressed by the relaxed & friendly atmosphere.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01202 766182

Branksome Park, Poole,
Dorset, BH13 6EU

”I am happy and feel lucky to be here.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01305 756476

Bridport Road, Dorchester,
Dorset, DT1 2NH

”Excellent quality of care for the individual by qualified and pleasant staff, guided by good management.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01590 673956

Lymington,
Hampshire, SO41 8NQ

”In the 5 1/2 years my father has been at Colten Care's Court Lodge the quality of care has been consistently good.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01425 626700

The Meadows, New Milton,
Hampshire, BH25 7FJ

”Happy and friendly home. Kind caring and interested staff, very genuine care.”

 Nursing Care   Residential Care  Short Stay
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01258 450011

White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum,
Dorset, DT11 7BQ

”I would thoroughly recommend this nursing home. The care and food were excellent with pleasant surroundings and activities.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01590 623280

Sway Road, Brockenhurst,
Hampshire, SO42 7RX

”I couldn't recommend Woodpeckers highly enough. They looked after my mother in an exemplary way.”

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01243 755200

Broyle Road, Chichester,
West Sussex, PO19 6ED

 Nursing Care  Residential Care  Short Stay
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01425 460985

Langside Avenue, Poole,
Dorset, BH12 5BN

 Nursing Care  Residential Care
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Top 20 care home group
GroupReview 9.8 21 homes WH (No Background)

Recommended Care Home Group

Our residents’ opinions matter, and we work with Carehome.co.uk, the UK care home sector’s largest independent care home website to share their feedback and the feedback of their friends and family.

We are delighted to have an average score of 9.8/10 across all our care homes and be recognised as a ‘top 20 care home group’  by carehome.co.uk. With 21 homes in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex, it is the combined feedback from all reviews that has given Colten Care such an impressive average score.

Each of our homes has a page within this site, on which you will find independent home reviews, provided by residents and their relatives, for the purpose of helping those people choosing a care home.


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Care type

Our friendly residential care is a non-nurse led service, enabling you to live as independently as possible. We attend to your individual wishes so you can focus on enjoyment without worrying about issues that can become difficult in later life.

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We give access to nurses who can cater for many complex conditions within the comfort and relaxing environment of the home. Our nursing capability ensures you are continually in safe hands with full respect for your dignity and privacy.

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We have a deep understanding of dementia and extensive experience caring for families affected. We build our homes and train our team to provide the breadth of capability to create a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment.

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The same care enjoyed by our long-term residents is also available as a short-term option. For example, you may want the chance to relax and recuperate after a hospital stay or you or your carer may simply want a break from the daily routine.

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Colten Care Limited
Colten House
Wellworthy Way 
Ringwood
BH24 3FE
T: 01425 460900

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