It’s the care that counts
Compassionate, person-centred care is always at the heart of everything we do
Not-for-profit, always for care
Care South is a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of care homes and care at home services across the south of England.
Find your nearest Care South location
If you’re looking for care for yourself or a loved one, then help is close by. Our warm and welcoming staff provide high-quality care in communities across Dorset, Devon and Somerset.
Wherever you are in your care journey, we’re here to support you
Care homes
Our friendly care homes offer a safe and nurturing environment with a home from home feel.
Our fully managed developments offer a safe way to maintain independence for older people.
Reach out today to begin your journey to high-quality care
All homes rated Good by CQC
We are regulated by the independent Care Quality Commission (CQC) whose role as an independent regulator is to register health and adult social care service providers in England and to check, through inspection and ongoing monitoring, that standards are being met.
This essential national regulator offers a helpful, reassuring snapshot of each specific registered service. At Care South however, our commitment to providing the best possible care 24/7 365 days a year goes further.
Ongoing, accountable, internal audits
The Board and Executive team work closely together to create a safe and caring environment for staff, residents and Care at Home clients alike whilst adhering to the highest of standards.
To ensure these standards are not only met, but exceeded, Care South homes benefit from experienced regional operations teams who are supported by multiple central functions, such as property managers, catering managers, dementia and clinical specialists. There is also a dedicated a care quality team, completing full internal audits (similar to that of a CQC report) at every home on a quarterly basis.
The combination of these internal assessments alongside external assessments can provide reassurance to residents and families that they are receiving the most up to date and best possible care.
Recognised as a Top 20 Care Home provider
This accolade is important to us as it is based on reviews from residents in our care, their families and friends. It is testament to all our care home teams who go above and beyond to ensure our homes are welcoming places where residents feel cared for, respected and supported as individuals.
All reviews are independently verified by a third party so you can feel reassured that what you read is a true reflection of our care and support.
Always high-quality care
Providing high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each individual to enable them to thrive.
Food, Fun and Friendship
Our residents continue living rich and fulfilled lives, doing what they love, with the people they love, enjoying Food, Fun and Friendship together.
Our chefs serve freshly prepared, seasonal food, that looks great and tastes even better!
Our homes are places to enjoy life and continue with hobbies and pastimes, within a vibrant community.
Our homes bring people together, through spending quality time with loved ones or by making new friendships.
Care as individual as you are
We can offer as little or as much help as you or your loved one needs. From residential care to dementia care, our dedicated team will tailor the support to suit each person’s individual needs and preferences.
Enjoy the comforts of home, in a friendly community, with help on hand for assistance with day-to-day tasks.
Recuperate or enjoy respite or a short stay in one of our welcoming homes, with extra support available if you need it.
Holistic, compassionate care by our highly trained team, enables each resident with dementia to live with dignity and respect.
24-hr care and peace of mind knowing that all your medical needs will be taken care of by our experienced nursing team.
Our people, our culture, our values
Our trustees, leadership team and care teams are all guided and inspired by our HEART values of honesty, excellence, approach, respect and teamwork.
Find out who’s on our Board of Trustee Directors, their career backgrounds and what inspires them to be a part of Care South.
Meet our leaders and discover more about their roles and responsibilities at Care South.
We’re proud of our inclusive culture, where everyone is valued and we celebrate what makes each of us unique.
At Care South our values define who we are and guide us in everything we do together.
Caring today and tomorrow
Reinvesting our profits not only ensures high-quality care for our current residents, but it also protects the wellbeing of future generations that will need care and support.
What our residents and families say about Care South
Our testimonials are taken from carehome.co.uk, the leading independent third party review site for the care sector.
Testimonials from residents and relatives
Residents in our care lead rich and fulfilling lives and we want to keep it that way through plenty of Food, Fun and Friendship. Find out more about what residents in our care think of life at Care South.
Latest news and updates
Castle Dene Men's Shed
World Alzheimer's Month - Dementia Awareness Drop In
World Alzheimer's Month - Dementia Awareness Drop In
World Alzheimer's Month - Dementia Awareness Drop In
World Alzheimer's Month - Dementia Awareness Drop In
World Alzheimer's Month - Dementia Awareness Drop In
Viva La Fiesta at Alexandra House! 🎉
Residents, families, friends and team members had a fantastic time at our Mexican Fiesta Summer Fayre, with an afternoon full of colour, music and laughter.
Our fabulous entertainer Steve arrived dressed for the occasion, while the Alexandra House team embraced the theme with some brilliant outfits and some rather impressive fake moustaches! 😂
There were plenty of stalls to explore, a tempting cake sale and delicious Mexican-inspired food lovingly prepared by Chef Nathan and his team. 🌮🍰
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special. Another wonderful afternoon of Food, Fun and Friendship at Alexandra House. 💙
Read More: www.care-south.co.uk/viva-la-fiesta-alexandra-house-celebrates-a-colourful-mexican-summer-fayre/
#CareSouth #AlexandraHouse #FoodFunFriendship #summerfayre #mexicanfiesta #CareHomeActivities #poole #CareHomeLife
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🐑 It's day two of the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show! 🌾
If you're heading to the show today, there's still plenty of time to come and meet the Fern Brook Lodge team at Stand I6.
We've had a fantastic first day chatting with visitors, meeting members of the local community and celebrating Dorset's farming heritage as proud sponsors of the Minority & Traditional Sheep Championship.
Whether you're looking for advice about care, want to find out more about life at Fern Brook Lodge, or simply fancy a friendly chat while you're enjoying the show, we'd love to welcome you.
📍 Stand I6
📅 Today – Thursday 20 August
📍 Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL
Don't miss your last chance to visit us at this year's show. We hope to see ewe before the gates close! 👋🐑
#GillinghamAndShaftesburyShow #FernBrookLodge #CareSouth #FoodFunFriendship #DorsetEvents #Community
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🎨 Residents at Kenwith Castle have been showcasing their creative talents as part of a wonderful community art project!
Working with Sandra from Creative Mojo, residents came together to create a beautiful painting inspired by Kenwith Castle and its picturesque grounds, including our much-loved lake. 💚
Everyone was encouraged to contribute their own ideas and creativity, whether they were experienced artists or picking up a paintbrush for the first time.
The finished artwork is now part of a wider exhibition at South Molton Assembly Rooms, celebrating artwork created by care home residents from across North Devon and highlighting the many benefits that creative activities can bring, including for people living with dementia.
Home Manager Jo Passmore said it was wonderful to see residents working together to create something inspired by their home, with everyone making an equal contribution to the finished piece.
And there’s more to look forward to at Kenwith Castle! ☀️ Our Summer Fayre takes place this **Saturday 22 August, from 2pm to 4pm**, with donkey rides, a barbecue, ice cream van and garden games. It’s free to attend and everyone from the local community is welcome!
Find out more about life at Kenwith Castle at [Care South](www.care-south.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#CareSouth #KenwithCastle #Bideford #NorthDevon #CreativeActivities #CareHomeLife #FoodFunFriendship
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🌾 Today's the day! 🐑
The gates are open and the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is officially underway! If you're visiting today or tomorrow, be sure to flock over and say hello to the Fern Brook Lodge team at Stand I6.
As proud sponsors of the Minority & Traditional Sheep Championship, we're delighted to be part of this fantastic celebration of farming, food and country life. Whether you're watching the livestock competitions, exploring the trade stands or simply enjoying a great family day out, we'd love to meet you.
If you'd like to find out more about life at Fern Brook Lodge, our friendly team will be on hand throughout the show to answer your questions and chat about our commitment to Food, Fun and Friendship.
📍 Stand I6
📅 Today & Tomorrow (19–20 August)
📍 Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL
We'll be keeping an eye out for ewe... so don't be sheepish, come and say hello! 👋🐑
#GillinghamAndShaftesburyShow #FernBrookLodge #CareSouth #FoodFunFriendship #DorsetEvents #Community
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☀️ What a wonderful afternoon at Fern Brook Lodge!
The sun was shining for our Summer Fayre as residents, families, friends and members of the Gillingham community came together for an afternoon full of Food, Fun and Friendship. 💚
We were delighted to welcome Mayor Donna Toye, who officially opened the fayre before everyone enjoyed the fantastic sounds of Two Hats Band. 🎶
The entertainment continued with a brilliant performance from the Fern Brook Choir, while Head Chef Phil kept everyone well fed with delicious food fresh from the barbecue. 🌭
With a fantastic selection of stalls to explore, plenty of music and lots of time spent together in the sunshine, it was a lovely celebration of everything that makes the Fern Brook Lodge community so special.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon such a success! 💚
Read more: www.care-south.co.uk/sunshine-music-and-community-spirit-at-fern-brook-lodge-summer-fayre/
#CareSouth #FernBrookLodge #gillingham #summerfayre #FoodFunFriendship #CareHomeLife
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🛠️ Come along to the Castle Dene Men’s Shed! ☕🌱
We’re opening our doors for a friendly afternoon of practical activities, good conversation and great company at Castle Dene in Bournemouth.
Men’s Shed gives gentlemen of all ages the chance to meet new people, share skills and enjoy activities including woodworking, gardening and other hands-on projects.
📅 Monday 7 September 2026
🕑 2:00pm to 3:30pm
📍 Castle Dene, Throop Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0DB
No experience is needed and everyone is welcome!
Know someone who might enjoy coming along? Please spread the word to friends, neighbours, relatives or members of local clubs and community groups. They’re very welcome to join us, whether they come with someone they know or on their own. 💙
📞 To find out more, call 01202 397929.
Website: www.care-south.co.uk/event/?id=47
#CastleDene #CareSouth #MensShed #Bournemouth #Community #SocialActivities #FoodFunAndFriendship
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🌊 A seaside adventure for Dorset House! 🍦
Residents enjoyed a wonderful day out in Swanage, starting with a picnic on the seafront, plenty of conversation and some time simply watching the world go by.
There were lots of laughs when some cheeky seagulls helped themselves to a sandwich from a nearby rucksack! 😂 Laura even braved a paddle in the sea, although our residents were quite happy keeping their feet on dry land!
No trip to the seaside would be complete without an ice cream, followed by some good old-fashioned fun on the 2p machines in the arcade. 🪙🍦
A lovely day of sunshine, laughter and Food, Fun and Friendship. 💙
Read more: www.care-south.co.uk/dorset-house-residents-enjoy-a-seaside-day-out-in-swanage/
#DorsetHouse #CareSouth #swanage #dorset #seasidetrip #CareHomeActivities #makingmemories #FoodFunAndFriendship
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⛵ A special wish comes true on Poole Harbour 💙
Chrissie, a resident at Alexandra House in Parkstone, returned to the water to relive happy memories of sailing during her time in the RAF.
Thanks to Poole Yacht Club, Chrissie joined an all-women crew aboard Peggy Pepper for one of their Summer Series races around Poole Harbour. And she proved to be a lucky passenger, with the crew finishing third! 🥉
“I felt at home on the boat. I was a bit scared, but I managed to keep my cool. It was thrilling!”
The experience was organised as part of Care South’s Make a Wish initiative, helping residents reconnect with the hobbies, people and places that mean the most to them.
A huge thank you to Poole Yacht Club and the Peggy Pepper crew for helping make Chrissie’s sailing wish come true. ⛵💙
Read More: www.care-south.co.uk/parkstone-care-home-residents-brings-luck-to-all-women-crew-during-special-s...
#CareSouth #AlexandraHouse #MakeAWish #Poole #Parkstone #PooleHarbour #FoodFunFriendship
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