Home COVID19 The Trust Our Homes Services Independent Living Careers Volunteers News Contact Home / Our Homes / Signature House Nursing Home Signature House Nursing Home Signature House in Dorchester is a purpose-built care home with nursing. It has 48 rooms over three floors, all benefiting from 24-hour care, courtesy of our dedicated and qualified staff. All rooms are en suite and have motion sensors for individuals' support. This care home supports individuals who require specialist nursing care due to physical disability, frailty or medical conditions that can affect daily living. Signature House also cares for individuals who are living with dementia from early onset to advanced stages of the condition. Why Choose Us Choosing the right care home for your loved one can be a difficult task – especially if their needs are complex. At Signature House, we provide not only specialist care for residents with dementia or disabilities but also the opportunity for regular enrichment through daily activities and socialisation. Our staff are highly trained to sympathetically manage the unpredictable nature of dementia, meaning that your relative will receive both the physical and mental assistance that they require. What we promote is a dignified and respectful approach to residents that is enriched through socialisation in our separate lounges and dining rooms. Discover more about our dementia care here. For residents with specific medical needs we offer 24-hour personalised care from qualified on-site nurses and cater for specific dietary requirements. Our bedrooms feature en suite wet rooms and motion sensors for added safety, meaning that your relative will be in a safe environment at all times. Find out more about our nursing care here. Finally, at Signature House we also offer both respite and day care services – allowing carers either to renew energy or complete necessary tasks at home without the need to worry about their elderly or disabled relative. If you are thinking about using respite care for the first time and are worried about the transition, we offer potential residents the opportunity to spend the day with us – at no cost – to build familiarity with a new environment before a longer stay. Discover more about respite or day care here. Contact Details Signature House Nursing Home, 2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester, DT1 1GR Telephone: 01305 257248 EMAIL US PLAN A VISIT TO US CAREHOME.CO.UK CQC SUMMARY RECORD JUNE 2020 Our Facilities 48 en suite bedrooms over three 16-room floors Separate lounge and dining room on each floor Motion sensors for individuals' support Fully equipped on-site hairdressing salon Specialist dementia care Specialist nursing care 24-hour care from qualified nurses The Community Signature House is located in the Brewery Square complex of Dorchester. The surrounding area has many shops, restaurants, a cinema and a community spirit with many events and activities to choose from. The Dorchester South rail station is within walking distance. This is ideal for exploring the local Dorset area including the famous Jurassic coast and, of course, Weymouth beach and seaside town. ABOUT DORCHESTER Our Experienced Team Working at Signature House Lisa Warne Home Manager i Jackie Leyland Deputy Manager i Donna Elliot Home Administrator i Philippa Gunn Home Administrator i Teresa Bastick Home Administrator Signature House CQC overall rating Good 2 August 2019 See the report CQC Rating What this means... The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Its primary objective is to ensure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care. The CQC monitors, inspects and rates service providers, suggesting improvements where necessary. We would love to hear from you Should you have any questions regarding Signature House then please call us on 01305 257248 or email us below. 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