There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in Swanage (including Langton Matravers) listed on Docorix. 4 currently hold a CQC rating: 4 rated Good or Outstanding, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 1 has not yet been rated under its current registration. Together they are registered for 130 beds.
CQC register data updated 5 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Clifftop Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01929422091
- Gainsborough Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01929253106
- Heathcote Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01929423778
- Walc House Independent CQC: Good 01929422200
- Dragonfly Care Home Independent Not yet rated
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 4 care homes in Swanage 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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Gainsborough Care Home
Good
BH19
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2025.
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Clifftop Care Home
Good
BH19
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2024.
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Heathcote Care Home
Good
BH19
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2023.
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Walc House
Good
BH19
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2018.
Choosing care homes in Swanage
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Swanage?
Docorix lists 5 CQC-registered care homes in Swanage, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 5 October 2026).
Which care homes in Swanage are rated Good?
4 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Clifftop Care Home, Gainsborough Care Home, Heathcote Care Home and Walc 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.
