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Gainsborough Care Home
53 Ulwell Road, Swanage, BH19 1LQ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Gainsborough Care Home was rated
Rating published 30/07/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 48 bedsRegistered capacity
- DorsetCouncil for care funding
- 01929 501853Care home's own number
- AgincareOperator
- 20th November 2012Registered since
- Gainsborough Care Home Limited, DT5 1BBRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Gainsborough Care Home
Serving Swanage, Dorset, Gainsborough Care Home offers Residential, Dementia and Respite care, and has been registered with the CQC since 20th November 2012.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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Considering Gainsborough Care Home? See how live-in care compares
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Stay at home
No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
Care within a week
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Gainsborough Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Gainsborough Care Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2025.
What types of care does Gainsborough Care Home provide?
Gainsborough Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
How many beds does Gainsborough Care Home have?
Gainsborough Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 48 beds.
Who owns Gainsborough Care Home?
Gainsborough Care Home is run by Agincare.
Does Gainsborough Care Home provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. Gainsborough Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Which local authority does Gainsborough Care Home come under?
Gainsborough Care Home comes under Dorset, the council that carries out care needs assessments and decides on council funding for care there.
Does Gainsborough Care Home accept local authority clients?
Gainsborough Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Does Gainsborough Care Home accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?
NHS Continuing Healthcare clients are accepted at Gainsborough Care Home.