Food, Fun and Friendship

Care South is a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of care homes and care at home services across the south of England.

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Care homes

Find out more about our warm and welcoming residential, dementia and nursing care homes in Dorset, Devon and Somerset.

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Care at home

Find out more about our care at home services, designed for individuals who wish to live independently, but with a little extra care and support.

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Care Conversations

Tuesday 29 July 2025

From Financial Planning for Care to Power of Attorney, Will Writing, Dementia Care and Palliative Care, join us at one of our complimentary talks and hear from the experts in their area.


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Life at Care South

Residents in our care lead rich and fulfilling lives and we want to keep it that way through plenty of Food, Fun and Friendship.

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Welcome Wednesdays

Every Wednesday 2pm-4pm.

At all our care homes.

Enjoy Food, Fun & Friendship at one of our lovely care homes. Come along for an afternoon of laughter, connection, and community spirit! Everyone is welcome and no RSVP is needed.


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Compliments

Our amazing teams always go the extra mile. Here is what relatives have to say…

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Care South Insights

Welcome to our fourth edition of Care South Insights – our bi-annual guide created for the local communities around our homes to let you know who we are and provide you with useful information and tips if you are considering care for yourself or a loved one.

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Latest news

Mayor of Gillingham cuts ribbon on Fern Brook Lodge’s new ‘pub’

The Mayor of Gillingham cut the ribbon and raised a toast to Fern Brook Lodge care home’s new ‘pub’. Cllr Fiona Cullen unveiled the new dog-themed ‘pub’, The Tipsy Terrier, in the gardens of the home

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A Musical Reunion at Dorset House

Last week, Dorset House was filled with music, memories and sunshine as we welcomed the talented local singer, John Springett, for a very special visit.

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Hamworthy care home resident celebrates a century of joy on her 100th birthday

Pat, who lives at Dorset House care home on Coles Avenue in Poole, was treated to a party with live music from singers ‘Roland Rat and Debra’.

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