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Selwood House Care Home
Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, DT2 9FN — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Selwood House Care Home was rated
Rating published 12/10/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 85 bedsRegistered capacity
- DorsetCouncil for care funding
- 01305 510404Care home's own number
- Country Court CareOperator
- 12th October 2023Registered since
- Country Court Care Homes 2 LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Selwood House Care Home
Selwood House Care Home is a Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset, offering Residential and Dementia care.
Selwood House Care Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in October 2023. It is run by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 09020971). Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited runs 19 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Selwood House Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Selwood House Care Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published October 2025.
What types of care does Selwood House Care Home provide?
Selwood House Care Home provides Residential and Dementia care.
How many beds does Selwood House Care Home have?
Selwood House Care Home is registered for 85 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Selwood House Care Home?
Selwood House Care Home is run by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 09020971). The provider runs 19 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Selwood House Care Home registered with CQC?
Selwood House Care Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since October 2023. Its provider, Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited, has held CQC registration since September 2014.
Who does Selwood House Care Home care for?
CQC registers Selwood House Care Home to care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia.
Does Selwood House Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Selwood House Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Selwood House Care Home?
Selwood House Care Home is in the Dorset council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Selwood House Care Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Dorchester, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.