Selwood House Care Home - Country Court,
Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9FN
Care type:
Residential
Dementia
Respite

Brand new care home in Charlton Down

Our brand new care home in Charlton Down near Dorchester provides a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and respite care, Selwood House is home for up to eighty-four people. 

Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to facilitate a range of daily meaningful activities. There is always plenty going on from a visit to the on-site pub, cinema or hair and beauty salon.

Our Residents and local community regularly enjoy meeting in the Coffee Club Café at our regular Coffee Mornings on the first Wednesday of the month. 

Book your tour today!

To take of our home or to learn more please get in touch with our dedicated Customer Relations Manager Ben Marsden on 07399 062 712

En-suite Bedrooms

Our bedrooms are bright and airy, complete with private en-suites and walk-in showers. We welcome you to personalise your space with items that hold special meaning to you.

Dining Room

Dining Rooms

Experience our welcoming dining room, elegantly prepared for each meal, encouraging residents to enjoy their dining in the company of friends, with attentive staff ready to assist as needed.

Lounges

Settle into your favourite chair or socialise on the sofa. Our lounge areas welcomes families and visitors, offering group activities, quiet reading, and time to catch up on your favourite TV shows.

Elegance Hair Salon

Indulge in our on-site salon, offering hair styling, barber services, and a beauty bar with nail painting and makeup for those special occasions. A weekly treat for residents.

The Coffee Club

Our Coffee Club hosts monthly Community Coffee mornings on every first Wednesday, we welcome you to join. It's a delightful space for socialising with friends and family.

The Boathouse Pub

Our in-home pubs offer a social haven for residents, serving drinks from bitter to wine. It's a perfect spot to relax, socialise, and relish good times with friends.

Spa Bathroom

Relax and unwind in our spa bathroom. Enjoy your favourite TV show or movie on our integrated television while you unwind with soothing spa bubbles.

Private Dining

Enjoy our private dining for special events like birthdays and family gatherings. Our chef will create a tailored three-course meals or afternoon teas to make your celebration memorable.

Our Home

Our facilities make life comfortable and enjoyable, allowing people to live safely and as they choose. We'd love to show you round our home, get in touch with us today to book your tour.

Fine Dining Experience

We know that quality nutritious food can make a real difference to our residents’ health and well being. Country Court Chefs work closely with the care team to understand the needs and preferences of each resident.

We like to involve our residents in developing the weekly menus and regularly use vegetables and herbs grown in our garden. Fresh cakes are available daily in our coffee shop for residents to enjoy. We ensure that we ask for feedback by speaking to residents regularly about their meals.

Chicken and vegetable dish on a white plate

Meet the team

We're here to help. To discuss your needs, please get in touch.

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Location

Selwood House Care Home - Country Court, Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset,
DT2 9FN

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