Located in the heart of Dorchester, Signature House offers high-quality nursing and dementia care in a safe, purpose-built environment. With modern features throughout and a team of dedicated professionals, our residents benefit from round-the-clock support and tailored care that promotes comfort, dignity, and independence.
Special Offer – Save 20% on Care Placement Fees
For a limited time only, enjoy 20% off the first six weeksof a self-funded, permanent care placement at Signature House.
24-hour nursing care and dementia support
Purpose-built home with modern safety features
Friendly, professional care team
Don’t miss out – availability is limited. Terms and Conditions apply.
📞 Call us on 01305 257248 or complete our enquiry form below to find out more.
Signature House at a Glance:
Why choose Signature House?
When care needs become more complex, Signature House is here to provide professional, person-centred support in a calm and nurturing environment. Whether for physical disability, frailty, advanced dementia or long-term medical conditions, our team delivers the care and reassurance you and your loved one deserve.
Our approach includes:
Specialist nursing care tailored to medical needs
Expert dementia support from early to advanced stages
A dignified, respectful environment that promotes independence
Daily opportunities for activity, enrichment and social connection
Support for families navigating care decisions
We take time to understand each resident’s needs and preferences, helping them feel safe, seen, and supported every step of the way.
Nursing, Dementia & Respite Care
At Signature House, we deliver 24-hour nursing care for residents with a range of conditions; from complex physical disabilities to long-term health issues. Care is always led by qualified professionals and adapted to individual medical and emotional needs.
Our home is also fully equipped to support individuals living with dementia, with staff trained in managing the condition’s evolving nature with empathy and consistency. Our approach is built around dignity, engagement, and routine, helping residents feel calm, confident, and connected.
We also offer:
Short-term respite care, ideal for carers needing a break
Day care services, offering structure and support for part of the day
A complimentary introductory day, giving new residents the chance to experience life at Signature House before committing to a longer stay
Activities & Lifestyle Support
Our residents benefit from a full programme of daily activities that are designed to support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Activities include:
Music, crafts, and light exercise
Social events and seasonal celebrations
One-to-one and small group activities tailored to individual interests
Our aim is to create a lively and supportive atmosphere where residents can stay active, connected, and enjoy each day.
Elegant Dining
Food is an important part of life at Signature House, not just for nutrition, but for enjoyment, comfort and connection.
Our talented Head Chef create fresh, seasonal meals daily, catering to individual tastes, dietary requirements and cultural preferences. From traditional favourites to lighter bites and international dishes, our varied menus are designed to be both nutritious and satisfying.
Meals can be enjoyed in our communal dining rooms, or privately in residents’ rooms if preferred. Whatever the choice, we aim to make every mealtime a relaxed, enjoyable and social experience.
Call us today on 01305 257248 or complete our enquiry form below to speak with a member of our team.
Mandy Bugler is the Home Manager who is a Registered Nurse with more than 30 years’ experience. In June 2020 Mandy was given the title of Queen’s Nurse by the Community Nursing Charity, The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) which indicates a commitment to high standards of patient care, learning and leadership. Mandy leads a team of dedicated nurses and carers to ensure residents living in Signature House receive person-centred care in a way which is empowering, respectful, dignified and compassionate.
Mandy says “I am passionate about our residents being safe, making them happy and enabling them to lead fully enriched lives whilst always receiving the highest quality of care”
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Mauwen Luna
Deputy Manager
Mauwen Luna
Deputy Manager
Mauwen has been a registered nurse in the Philippines since 2013 and in the UK since 2018. She gained experience in the care home sector working in the West Midlands for 5 years. Dedicated and hard-working, she took the opportunity to keep progressing through a move to Dorset in late 2023.
Mauwen is always ready for a fresh challenge and new responsibilities, as shown through her impressive work as Deputy Manager. Additionally, Mauwen is a mental health first aider and understands the importance of mental health especially for her colleagues. She feels lucky to be in a position where she can enrich the lives of not only her residents and their families but also her colleagues and the wonderful team at Signature House.
Outside her professional life, Mauwen spends time with her family, playing video games or enjoying a walk on the beach. Residing in a beautiful area means the world, as Mauwen and her husband always dreamt of living near the coast.
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Maria Neagoe
Senior Nurse
Maria Neagoe
Senior Nurse
Maria has been a Nurse at Amica Care since 2015, taking on the role of Senior Nurse in 2020.
She is very pleased to have this unique opportunity to make a difference in people's lives, with compassion, patience and positivity.
Having studied Psychology at the University of Romania for 3 years, she qualified as a Psychologist, and this is something that she still has an interest in.
Outside of work Maria is a keen gastronomy cook, experimenting with recipes from all over the world.
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Louise Coombes
Home Administrator
Louise Coombes
Home Administrator
Louise joined Amica in February 2024 bringing with her over 10 years administration experience, in such diverse areas as sales and running a quarry weighbridge. She is very organised, and will enjoy ensuring the smooth running of the administration at Signature House.
Having lived across the UK, Louise is excited to return to her home County of Dorset where she can enjoy spending time with her family and making the most of the outdoors, particularly the long walks that started during Covid, and have continued to be a favourite hobby.
Louise loves animals, particularly her four guinea pigs and two rabbits.
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Michelle Beverley
Senior Activities Coordinator
Michelle Beverley
Senior Activities Coordinator
Michelle has been the Lead Activity Co-ordinator at Signature House since 2022. She has a vast experience in Health and Social Care having worked at Signature House as a Health Care Assistant with a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care. Prior to working for Amica Care, Michelle worked for the NHS at Southampton General Hospital for 16yrs.
Michelle's passion is to make the residents smile and to listen to them should they have any issues or questions. Her focus is on creating person centred activities that will enrich the residents' lives both physically and cognitively.
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CQC Rating
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Its primary objective is to ensure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care. The CQC monitors, inspects and rates service providers, suggesting improvements where necessary.
