Grassington House
50 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PP
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 12 September 2018
Last inspected 8 August 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 12 Sept 2018
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Yeovil Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Atrium Health Centre
0.2 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Superdrug
0.3 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.1 mi
6 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Dorset (2025–26)
£1,156
per week, residential
£1,183
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
26.1% of people in Dorset are aged 65 or over
39.5
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.