Verwood House Care Home
42-44 Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AH
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 19 December 2020
Last inspected 24 November 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 19 Dec 2020
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
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
The Surgery
3.4 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Ashley Heath Pharmacy
3.1 mi
Nearest dentist
4.1 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.