SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
CQC's register shows no registered manager for this home. Every care home must have one. The home may be recruiting, or a new manager may be applying to CQC. ?
Run by Amica Care Trust, Signature House is a nursing home in Dorchester, Dorset with 48 registered beds. It is registered to care for older people, people with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. That is larger than most homes in Dorset, where the typical home has 31 beds.
In June 2023, CQC gave it Good overall, and Good for each of the five key questions too. It was also rated Good at the inspection before, in October 2022.
None of the 6 nearest rated homes has a higher rating. Amica Care Trust runs 3 care homes, and all 3 rated are Good or Outstanding. CQC's register shows no registered manager at the moment. 80 other homes in Dorset share its tier, “Good”. Food hygiene inspectors scored the kitchen 5 out of 5 in September 2026. That is true of 100% of homes in Dorset.
