Understanding dementia
Making a life story book together
18 September 2026
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Mapleton, DorsetRosemary Court01305 000 000
Dementia care in Dorset
Dementia care, rooted in a life well lived
Rosemary Court is a home for 28 people living with dementia, arranged around a courtyard garden, where care follows each person’s own history, habits and pleasures.
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Rated Good by CQC (example) · A courtyard garden · Family support sessions
The court
28 residents
Around one courtyard garden, easy to find your way
“We never start with the diagnosis. We start with the person: what they did, what they loved, and what still makes them smile.”
Our dementia care
- I
Long term care
A settled home with care shaped around each person.
- II
Respite stays
A planned rest for family carers, with a familiar team.
- III
Advanced dementia
Comfort, dignity and gentle care as needs grow.
- IV
Family support
Monthly sessions and a named contact for every family.
Rosemary Court
Our approach
History
A life story for everyone
We learn the work, loves and routines that shaped each person.
Rhythm
The day at their pace
Meals and rest when each person wants them, not by the clock.
Garden
Always somewhere to go
A safe courtyard, open from breakfast until dusk.
Care
Trained to understand
Every carer is dementia trained before working alone.
For families
Caring for someone with dementia
A conversation about what is happening and what might help, with no pressure to move.
Speak to our dementia lead
For carers
Work in dementia care
Full training, a settled team and the time to get to know people properly.
See our care jobs
Helpful guides for families
Early signs checklist
A private checklist for changes in memory or mood.
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Is it time for more help?
Questions that help families decide what comes next.
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Paying for dementia care
Council and NHS funding, in plain words.
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News and advice
For families
Visiting someone with dementia: a gentle guide
5 September 2026
Life here
Baking afternoons in the courtyard kitchen
22 August 2026
Start with a conversation
Our dementia lead will listen, explain and help you think it through. There is no obligation.
Speak to our dementia leadTelephone 01305 000 000