Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23 — Residents can return to the home for the first time since October

Swanage care home reopens after deaths of three residents

Tait ap EllisJanuary 16, 20250 Comment0

RESIDENTS have finally returned to a Swanage care home after three people died overnight.

Two men aged 74 and 91 and an 86-year-old woman died at Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road on October 23.

Dorset Police previously said detectives were investigating potential carbon monoxide poisoning as the main line of enquiry.

The investigation into the deaths is ongoing and is expected to take several months.

A spokesperson for the care home, which is run by Agincare, said:

“All agencies involved, including Dorset Council, the Care Quality Commission, and Public and Environmental Health Services, have agreed that residents can safely return to Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, following the conclusion of health, safety and environmental checks.

“We continue to communicate and work closely with residents and their families, and the return of residents will be carefully managed, with their welfare being a priority.

“The home has been a core part of Swanage for many years and we would like to thank everyone for their valuable support during this difficult time.

“Our thoughts remain with all residents, families and team members affected.”

A 60-year-old woman was initially arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, but she was released from the investigation without charge.

Dorset Police said families of the residents who died are being kept informed with any updates in the investigation.