Care homes · Dorset
Care homes in Bridport
Bridport has 4 care homes registered with CQC and 116 registered beds. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 94% across Dorset and 83% across England. 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees in Bridport at about £1,450 a week for residential careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- Dorset council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- For dementia support, 2 have it on their CQC registration; 1 provide nursing care.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Dorset, updated every day.
To cite: "Care homes in Bridport", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 4registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1has nursing care
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Bridport | South West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,450 | £1,450 | £1,400 |
Care homes in Bridport
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
Coneygar Lodge
What inspectors found: They had undertaken additional training and understood the importance of wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
The Hyde Care Home
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
St James' Park Care Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Harbour House
What inspectors found: The inspection took place on 3 and 8 November 2018 and was unannounced.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
What care homes cost in Bridport
| Residential care home | £1,445 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,690 a week |
What Dorset Council pays providers: £27.67 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,156.40 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,183.10 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
Council help
Dorset
Savings under £23,250? Dorset council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Dorset
How Bridport measures up
At 29 beds on average, homes here are smaller than the typical Dorset home (31 beds). Compare Bridport's 100% Good or Outstanding with 94% for the rated care homes among the 94 we list in Dorset. Oldest rating on the list: St James' Park Care Home, April 2018. Of Bridport and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Bridport has the highest share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (100%); next is Crewkerne at 100%. 0% of care homes in Bridport have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 39% across Dorset. Most recent to register: St James' Park Care Home (September 2026). 1 of the 4 homes (25%) provide nursing care, against 28% across Dorset. By specialism, 1 of 4 list physical disabilities. Outstanding ratings: 2 in Bridport, 6 across Dorset.
Which groups run care homes in Bridport
- Welltower 1 here
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The care home visit checklist (40 points)
Covers CQC checks, staff, daily routine, rooms, fees and contracts, with columns for three homes.
Recently inspected
CQC's latest published ratings for care homes in Bridport, newest first.
Bridport compared with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport | – | 4 | 4 |
| Lyme Regis | 7.9 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Crewkerne | 10.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Axminster | 11.0 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Chard | 13.2 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Dorchester | 13.5 mi | 13 | 13 |
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Free care cost report for Bridport
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about care homes in Bridport
How many care homes does Bridport have?
There are 4 CQC-registered care homes in Bridport (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Coneygar Lodge, The Hyde Care Home and St James' Park Care Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Bridport?
4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating, 2 of them Outstanding.
What does a care home cost in Bridport?
Average fees paid by self-funders in South West in 2026: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Does Dorset council fund a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Dorset council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Dorset council.
How do I choose between care homes in Bridport?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 4 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more care homes in towns near Bridport?
In Bridport there are 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Lyme Regis (7.9 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Crewkerne (10.4 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Axminster (11.0 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Bridport area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Bridport
- Care homes in Lyme Regis 7.9 mi
- Care homes in Crewkerne 10.4 mi
- Care homes in Axminster 11.0 mi
- Care homes in Chard 13.2 mi
- Care homes in Dorchester 13.5 mi
- Care homes in Chickerell 13.6 mi
- Care homes in Seaton 14.0 mi
- Care homes in Ilminster 15.1 mi
Also in Bridport, and guides
- Dorset: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in Dorset
- Nursing homes in Dorset
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Dorset
- What CQC ratings mean
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
By postcode
- DT6 5
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Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.