Crecy Care Home | Agincare
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Good to know
- Registered beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment, Substance misuse problems
- Last inspected2021-09-17
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Several families describe how well their relatives have settled here. People talk about staff who really pay attention to what each resident needs and responds accordingly. The atmosphere seems to help people relax and engage more than they did before arriving.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality58
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-09-17
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good, covering care planning, training, healthcare access, nutrition, and hydration. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means inspectors will have looked at whether staff have appropriate dementia-specific training. No specific information about care plan content, review frequency, dementia training completion rates, GP access arrangements, or food quality appears in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This domain covers the warmth and respect shown by staff in day-to-day interactions, whether residents' privacy and dignity are protected, and whether people are supported to maintain their independence. Staff warmth (57.3% of positive family reviews) and compassion and dignity (55.2%) are the two most powerful drivers of family satisfaction in our review data. The published inspection summary does not include specific observations of staff interactions, resident quotes, or examples of how dignity is maintained in practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good, covering activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's preferences and changing needs. The home's specialisms include dementia and mental health conditions, which means inspectors will have considered whether the activity programme is accessible to people with a range of abilities. No specific information about activities, one-to-one engagement, or how the home supports people who cannot participate in group activities appears in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, and the inspection names a registered manager (Mrs Emma Lorraine Morris) and a nominated individual. This is the domain that improved most significantly given the home's previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests leadership took the earlier findings seriously and made real changes. No detail about manager tenure, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints appears in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for people over 65 with a range of needs including sensory impairments, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and substance misuse problems. They also provide dementia care. For those living with dementia, the home's approach seems to help residents become more engaged. The settling-in process appears particularly effective for people who may have been struggling before their move. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Crecy Care Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and encouraging improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five inspection domains. However, the published report contains limited specific detail across most themes, so the score reflects positive but general evidence rather than the rich, observed specifics that would push it higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Several families describe how well their relatives have settled here. People talk about staff who really pay attention to what each resident needs and responds accordingly. The atmosphere seems to help people relax and engage more than they did before arriving.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff and management appear attentive to individual residents' needs. Families mention responsive carers who engage well with the people they look after.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Crecy, it's worth visiting to see how they work and asking about their medical monitoring procedures.
Worth a visit
Crecy Care Home at 45 Spa Road, Weymouth was rated Good at its last inspection in July 2021, with Good awarded in all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. Importantly, this represents a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the management team identified real problems and fixed them. The home supports up to 40 people and lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment among its specialisms. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. No inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no descriptions of the physical environment or daily life appear in the available text. A Good rating is reassuring, but it tells you the home met the standard at the time of inspection, not what your parent's daily experience will actually feel like. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), and request a conversation with the registered manager about how families are kept informed and involved.
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In Their Own Words
How Crecy Care Home | Agincare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where settling in feels natural and residents find their rhythm
Residential home in Weymouth: True Peace of Mind
When someone you love needs care, finding the right place can feel overwhelming. Crecy Care Home in Weymouth offers support for people with various needs, from dementia to physical disabilities. Families have watched their relatives become more engaged and relaxed after moving in, though it's worth checking their current medical procedures during your visit.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65 with a range of needs including sensory impairments, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and substance misuse problems. They also provide dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the home's approach seems to help residents become more engaged. The settling-in process appears particularly effective for people who may have been struggling before their move.
“If you're considering Crecy, it's worth visiting to see how they work and asking about their medical monitoring procedures.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Crecy Care Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and encouraging improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five inspection domains. However, the published report contains limited specific detail across most themes, so the score reflects positive but general evidence rather than the rich, observed specifics that would push it higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Several families describe how well their relatives have settled here. People talk about staff who really pay attention to what each resident needs and responds accordingly. The atmosphere seems to help people relax and engage more than they did before arriving.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff and management appear attentive to individual residents' needs. Families mention responsive carers who engage well with the people they look after.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Crecy, it's worth visiting to see how they work and asking about their medical monitoring procedures.
Worth a visit
Crecy Care Home at 45 Spa Road, Weymouth was rated Good at its last inspection in July 2021, with Good awarded in all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. Importantly, this represents a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the management team identified real problems and fixed them. The home supports up to 40 people and lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment among its specialisms. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. No inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no descriptions of the physical environment or daily life appear in the available text. A Good rating is reassuring, but it tells you the home met the standard at the time of inspection, not what your parent's daily experience will actually feel like. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), and request a conversation with the registered manager about how families are kept informed and involved.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Crecy Care Home | Agincare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Crecy Care Home | Agincare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where settling in feels natural and residents find their rhythm
Residential home in Weymouth: True Peace of Mind
When someone you love needs care, finding the right place can feel overwhelming. Crecy Care Home in Weymouth offers support for people with various needs, from dementia to physical disabilities. Families have watched their relatives become more engaged and relaxed after moving in, though it's worth checking their current medical procedures during your visit.
Who they care for
The home cares for people over 65 with a range of needs including sensory impairments, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and substance misuse problems. They also provide dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the home's approach seems to help residents become more engaged. The settling-in process appears particularly effective for people who may have been struggling before their move.
Management & ethos
Staff and management appear attentive to individual residents' needs. Families mention responsive carers who engage well with the people they look after.
The home & environment
The food gets positive mentions from visitors, and at least one person commented on how nice the premises look. The overall environment seems to support residents in feeling comfortable.
“If you're considering Crecy, it's worth visiting to see how they work and asking about their medical monitoring procedures.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
