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The village of Charminster - home to our Care Home

About Charminster, Dorset

Charminster is a village in West Dorset, situated on the River Cerne. The village was initially called “Cerneminster” which was a derivative from the River Cerne and the small minster church of St Mary. This name evolved over time to become Charminster. The village was home to Richard Norman and his family, one of the Planters of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the US.

Charminster has a huge amount on offer, from local history at the museum, sports or live music. The village has two pubs and a superb Norman church which is situated directly over the River Cerne. Wolfeton House was home to the Trenchards until the late 18th century and is now believed to be haunted, making it a popular tourist attraction.

Testimonial

How likely would you recommend? Extremely Likely
My aunt has been a resident of Wolfeton Manor for over a year. She is happy there and says she is well looked after. The staff provide the support she needs; they are kind and treat her with dignity. She enjoys the meals which are served in the very pleasant dining room or in her own room, if she prefers. She has her own pictures, ornaments and some furniture, which give her pleasure. She likes sitting in the lounge looking out on the extensive garden. She joins in some activities and clearly is given choices. Relatives are always made welcome.
Professional care to our residents 24 hours a day.

Local to Charminster

Dorchester - Dorchester is the county town of Dorset and is a historic market town, lying on the banks of the River Frome. The town has plenty on offer including the Durnovaria Town walk, Maiden Castle, Maumbury Rings and The Old Crown Court.

Puddletown – Puddletown is a village and civil parish, approximately 5 miles from Dorchester. The village gets its name from the valley of the River Piddle in which it is situated.  The village is home to The Old Manor which is a Grade II listed country house, originally owned by the 3rd Earl of Huntingdon. 

Frampton – Frampton is a very small village situated on the A356 Dorchester to Crewkerne road. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has many footpaths and bridleways for walkers and visitors. You can also take the cycle path from Dorchester to Maiden Newton runs through the park from Grimstone to Southover and on to Frome Vauchurch.

A fantastic electronic care management system.

Person Centred Care

For many care homes, writing comprehensive care plans, keeping them up to date, and communicated with residents’ families can be a time consuming task for care staff. As it is essential, we looked into how we can continue to provide our high level of care whilst ensuring all administration and care planning is kept up to date.

We use Person Centred Software, a fantastic electronic care management system to alleviate pressure on care staff, make documenting care plans quicker and ensure all residents are safe, comfortable and happy.

Good CQC Inspection Report

Our most recent report from the Care Quality Commission awarded us an overall rating of Good, which we are all very proud of here at Wolfeton Manor. The purpose of these inspections is to make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage them to continually improve. Find out more.

Wolfeton Manor
CQC overall report
Good
3 September 2020
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Wolfeton Manor Care Home

Wolfeton Manor is a care home based in Charminster, Dorchester in Dorset. Our qualified team is dedicated to providing the best service possible to all of our residents, with flexible options for accommodation aimed to meet any budget or requirement. Get in touch today to book your free tour!

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Wolfeton Manor T/A Wolfeton Manor Healthcare Limited,
East Hill, Charminster, Dorchester,
Dorset DT2 9QL
Telephone: 01305 262340
Fax: 01305 257915
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