Residential Care Home In Dorchester

Give us a call or send us an e-mail to arrange an appointment to discuss your situation and to take a tour of the Home. Although we are happy for people to call unannounced, making an appointment allows us to spend more time with you, answer your questions in more detail and help you make an informed choice about whether Wolfeton Manor is the right place for you.

We are a care home for elderly people; our goal is to help our residents to live full, rewarding lives in an atmosphere of friendliness and security. The key objective is to deliver our service with the help of staff that are experienced, well trained and have a deep understanding and empathy for every resident they work with.

Yes, respite and day care is something that we offer very successfully in order to support people who wish to remain in their own home. We are happy to consider regular bookings to give a family member or carer a break from caring responsibilities or simply a one-off booking to help with a breakdown in care or to allow for a holiday.

We recognise that food is a big part of what keeps us happy and healthy so we try to provide an enjoyable, varied and nutritious menu.

Yes, our fully trained chefs are able to meet the requirements of all special dietary needs.

Our activities are as varied as our residents! We have an Activities Organiser on the premises seven days per week. Residents are very much a part of the decision making around what activities are offered. These range from knitting, quizzes, keep fit, crosswords, word searches, Scrabble, trips out, flower arranging, baking, pottery classes, one to one time…to name but a few.

Yes, we encourage residents to make their room their own, after all, your bedroom door is your front door.

We are proud to call Wolfeton Manor a home for life. Wolfeton Manor has been awarded the ‘Commend’ status for the nationally recognised Gold Standards Accreditation for End of Life Care. We aim to provide a home for life, so that residents and families can work with staff that know them well to meet their end of life wishes when that time comes.

No, we encourage residents to make their room their own; after all, your bedroom door is your front door.

Yes, we have a computer available for residents. We also keep up with social media with our very active Facebook page.

There is a safe available for small personal belongings, such as money.

Yes we respect all cultures and religions and individual needs are catered for.

Yes, a hairdresser is available at a small cost to the resident.

Yes, we encourage residents to entertain as they would at home. There is a small cost of £3 per person.

Yes, this is discussed on admission. All bills are sent directly to the resident or their family as agreed.

Residents are free go to bed and wake up as you would in your own home.

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I’ve read your brochure and seen your website, how do I arrange a visit?

What sort of care do you offer?

Do you provide respite care?

Will I have a choice of meals?

I have a special diet, can this be catered for?

What sort of social activities do you provide?

Can my mother bring in her own furniture?

If my care needs increase will I have to leave Wolfeton Manor?

Are there any restrictions on visiting times?

Can I access the Internet?

What do I do about personal money?

Is the home able to cater for my religious needs?

Can I have my hair set every week?

Can my guests have a meal with me?

Can I have a telephone in my room?

Can I get up and go to bed when I want?

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