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Ranked list of the top Care homes in Dorset based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-11-13).
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Location:
Dorset
•
admin district
Scored listings in this district
106
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-11-13
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2023
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 6%
G: 86%
RI: 8%
I: 1%
Top 10 results
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
Tip: open “CQC” to verify details.
| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 49
DT9 4HG
|
SHERBORNE | DT9 4HG | Outstanding | 2023-09-27 |
| 2 |
Score: 47
BH22 9AW
|
FERNDOWN | BH22 9AW | Outstanding | 2019-10-31 |
| 3 |
Score: 47
BH22 9AX
|
FERNDOWN | BH22 9AX | Outstanding | 2019-06-21 |
| 4 |
Score: 47
DT6 4EY
|
BRIDPORT | DT6 4EY | Outstanding | 2019-01-04 |
| 5 |
Score: 47
DT6 3BA
|
BRIDPORT | DT6 3BA | Outstanding | 2018-11-27 |
| 6 |
Score: 47
DT10 1DE
|
STURMINSTER NEWTON | DT10 1DE | Outstanding | 2018-08-11 |
| 7 |
Score: 39
DT1 2NJ
|
DORCHESTER | DT1 2NJ | Good | 2025-11-06 |
| 8 |
Score: 39
BH22 0EN
|
FERNDOWN | BH22 0EN | Good | 2025-10-14 |
| 9 |
Score: 39
DT2 9FN
|
DORCHESTER | DT2 9FN | Good | 2025-10-12 |
| 10 |
Score: 39
DT11 7DE
|
BLANDFORD FORUM | DT11 7DE | Good | 2025-10-02 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 10 list calculated?
We rank providers using published CQC data. Listings must have a computed score based on overall rating, inspection domains (where available), and recency (inspection date). Highest score ranks first.
Why are some providers not included?
Providers without enough published CQC data to calculate a score (or without a matched CQC record) won’t appear in the Top 10. They may still be listed in the full directory pages.
How often is the Top 10 updated?
We refresh rankings when new CQC publication data is available. Latest inspection date in this district: 2025-11-13.
Is this an official NHS/CQC endorsement?
No. This is an independent ranking view built from published CQC inspection data to help users compare local services more quickly.
What should I do after picking a provider from the Top 10?
Open the provider page for contact details and directions, and use the CQC link (where present) to verify the latest official inspection report.
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