There are 6 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Dorchester (including Winterbourne Steepleton and Cerne Abbas) listed on Docorix. 6 currently hold a CQC rating: 6 rated Good or Outstanding, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 202 beds.
CQC register data updated 10 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
Dorchester, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 10 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 6 mental health care homes in Dorchester by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Montrose Care Home
Good
DT1
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2026.
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Casterbridge Lodge
Good
DT2
Rated Outstanding for Caring. Rating published July 2025.
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Casterbridge Manor
Good
DT2
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2025.
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Signature House
Good
DT1
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2023.
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Culliford House
Good
DT1
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published May 2022.
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Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service
Good
DT1
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2018.
Choosing mental health care homes in Dorchester
These homes are registered by the CQC to support people living with mental health conditions. Ask how the home works with community mental health teams, how recovery and independence are encouraged, and how medication is managed. Placements are often arranged through a social worker or care coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions are there in Dorchester?
Docorix lists 6 CQC-registered care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Dorchester, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 10 October 2026).
Which care homes registered to support people with mental health conditions in Dorchester are rated Good?
6 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Casterbridge Lodge, Casterbridge Manor, Culliford House, Encompass Care Respite Accommodation and Outreach Service, Montrose Care Home and Signature House.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
