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Glencairn Residential Home

Glencairn Residential Home is a care home in Dorchester, run by Gingerbread Care Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in January 2026 (last checked 21 January 2026). It has 23 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability.

  • Care home without nursing

16-17 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RU

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 21 January 2026.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 3 years ago (10 June 2023)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 3 years ago (10 June 2023)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 8 months ago (21 January 2026)

Not sure what the ratings mean? Read how CQC ratings work.

About this service

Type of care
Care home without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people, Physical disability
Number of beds
23
Nursing care
No, personal care only
Registered since
2 February 2022
Local council area
Dorset

Who runs it

Provider
Gingerbread Care Limited
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

Other services from this provider

  • Montrose Care Home

    Care home without nursing

    Run by Gingerbread Care Limited

    Goodrated 7 months ago
    • Dorchester, DT1 1PW
    • 22 beds