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Gainsborough Care Home

Gainsborough Care Home is a care home in Swanage, run by Gainsborough Care Home Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in July 2025 (last checked 30 July 2025). It has 48 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment.

  • Care home without nursing

53 Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LQ

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 1 year ago (30 July 2025)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 30 July 2025.

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The five key questions

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

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (30 July 2025)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (30 July 2025)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (30 July 2025)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (30 July 2025)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (30 July 2025)

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About this service

Type of care
Care home without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people, Physical disability, Sensory impairment, Mental health needs
Number of beds
48
Nursing care
No, personal care only
Registered since
20 November 2012
Local council area
Dorset

Who runs it

Provider
Gainsborough Care Home Limited
Brand
BRAND Agincare
Kind of provider
Company or organisation
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