Care homes · Dorset

Gainsborough Care Home

53 Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LQ

CQC: GoodActive source record

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Address

53 Ulwell RoadSwanageDorsetBH19 1LQ

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01929253106 Website and contact options

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Nearby transport stops

James Day MeadBus stop · W-boundAbout under 100 m in a straight line
James Day MeadBus stop · oppositeAbout under 100 m in a straight line
All Saints ChurchBus stop · NW-boundAbout 200 m in a straight line
Swanage (Swanage Railway)Metro stationAbout 1.3 km in a straight line

Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.

DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.

Mapped parking nearby

North BeachMapped car park · Swanage Town CouncilAbout 300 m in a straight line
Main Beach Long Stay Car ParkMapped car park · Swanage Town CouncilAbout 1.2 km in a straight line
Mermond Place (Recreation Ground) Short Stay Car ParkMapped car park · Swanage Town CouncilAbout 1.3 km in a straight line

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Questions about visiting Gainsborough Care Home

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Do I need an appointment or referral?

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Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?

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What can I learn about Gainsborough Care Home?

The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 30 July 2025. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.

Registration and inspection details

About this service

Recorded care types: Care homes
Local authority area: Dorset
Funding information: Confirm directly with the provider
Registered provider: Gainsborough Care Home Limited
Registered bed capacity: 48 beds (not vacancies)
Telephone in source record: 01929253106
NHS organisation code: VM4RN
CQC identifier: 1-505316381

Registered specialisms

Sensory impairments
Dementia
Mental health conditions
Caring for adults over 65 yrs
Physical disabilities

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CQC inspection evidence

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Assessment	Rating	Published
Safe	Good	30 July 2025
Effective	Good	30 July 2025
Caring	Good	30 July 2025
Responsive	Good	30 July 2025
Well-led	Good	30 July 2025
Overall	Good	30 July 2025

Ratings for specific services and population groups (6)

Assessment	Rating	Published
Care Homes Responsive	Good	30 July 2025
Care Homes Safe	Good	30 July 2025
Care Homes Caring	Good	30 July 2025
Care Homes Effective	Good	30 July 2025
Care Homes Overall	Good	30 July 2025
Care Homes Well-led	Good	30 July 2025