Glencairn Residential Home
16-17 Cornwall Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RU · View on map
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The inspection record
Overall
Good
Report published 21 January 2026
“Date of assessment: 11 December 2025 Glencairn Residential Home provides accommodation and personal care up to 23 people over 65 years of age who may be living with dementia or physical disabilities. When we assessed the service there were 20 people using the service.”
“We assessed the service to review warning notices issued in January 2024. We had previously reviewed the warning notices in June 2024 and at that time not enough improvements had been made. The provider was previously in breach of the legal regulations in relation to premises safety, medicines and good governance. Improvements were found at this assessment and the provider was no longer in breach of these regulations.”
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“Significant improvements had been made since our last assessment. Where records had been missing at previous inspections, there were now numerous records which showed systems such as reviewing incident reports to monitor for themes and patterns were embedded into regular practice at the service.”
“Sufficient staff were deployed to provide support to people. We saw staff taking time to speak with people and spend quality time with them as well as completing care tasks.”
“The premises were very clean, we noted no malodours and the provider had reintroduced deep cleans on a monthly basis which ensured each bedroom was maintained at a high standard of cleanliness.”
“Medicines administration was safely managed. Previous concerns had all been addressed and the improvements were embedded into practice.”
“Care plans were reviewed each month and people and relatives were asked their views and received updates. Care was provided in line with current evidence based good practice and standards.”
“The management team consisted of a newly registered manager, supported by a deputy manager and the nominated individual who was also the service owner. They worked within a clear structure and embodied the culture and values they had developed in the service.”
“We identified some gaps in Mental Capacity Act assessments which we discussed with the management team. These were addressed following initial inspection feedback.”
“At this inspection we found evidence to support an overall rating of Good.”
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Registered with CQC
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Rated Good overall
Report published 21 January 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 24 May 2023, rated Good
Inspected 11 March 2021, not rated
Inspected 27 November 2018, rated Good
Inspected 9 July 2016, rated Good
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is Glencairn Residential Home registered for?
Glencairn Residential Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Dementia Care and Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Physical disabilities.
How many Rooms does Glencairn Residential Home have?
There are 23 Single Rooms.
What is Glencairn Residential Home's CQC rating?
Glencairn Residential Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 21 January 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-11727356295.
How many beds does Glencairn Residential Home have?
Glencairn Residential Home is registered for 23 beds.
Who is the registered manager at Glencairn Residential Home?
The registered manager is Mr Ross Dennis Isbell.
When was Glencairn Residential Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Glencairn Residential Home on 21 January 2026.
Where is Glencairn Residential Home located?
Glencairn Residential Home is located in Dorchester, United Kingdom.
When did Glencairn Residential Home register with CQC?
Glencairn Residential Home first registered on 2 February 2022.
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