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Nazareth LodgeDorset

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Nazareth Lodge

Penny Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DE

01258472511

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 February 2021

Provider

Nazareth Lodge Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 17 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and 16 are lower.

15 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

OutstandingNov 2015
OutstandingAug 2018

Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Nazareth Lodge Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 1 Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Nazareth Lodge

Nazareth Lodge is a residential care home for older people in Dorset. The findings below set out what CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Nazareth Lodge accommodates up to 24 older people in the market town of Sturminster Newton, Dorset. The two-floor building has a lift and stair lift for bedroom access, along with communal living and dining areas and an accessible garden. At inspection, 20 residents lived at the home.

The service had implemented effective infection control measures, including requiring visitors to complete lateral flow tests and wear personal protective equipment. These precautions helped prevent the spread of infections to the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 March 2021

Specialist Care

Older people

Practical details from the provider

Wide corridors and a passenger lift provide access around the home and to the first floor. Bedrooms overlook the garden, and most have en-suite facilities.
The sitting room opens onto a conservatory overlooking the garden, church and greenhouse.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DT10 1DE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 11 August 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 February 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Nazareth Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Nazareth Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Nazareth Lodge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Nazareth Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees