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Newstone HouseDorset

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Rated:GoodNursing

Newstone House

Station Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BD

01258474530

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

8 November 2022

Provider

Colten Care (1993) Limited

Beds

62 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 17 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and none are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodJun 2017
OutstandingApr 2020
GoodFeb 2023

Rating dropped from Outstanding to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 4 times 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 Colten Care (1993) Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding and 4 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Newstone House

Newstone House is a nursing home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, providing nursing and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further detail on the service is set out in the CQC findings below.

Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, Dorset provides nursing and personal care for up to 59 older people across three floors, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 50 residents were living there, with two receiving respite care. The home places strong emphasis on meaningful, therapeutic activities that stimulate residents' physical, emotional and cultural needs.

A comprehensive programme of varied social activities enables people to live fulfilled lives both within the home and in the community.

The home delivers personalised care responsive to individual needs, with particular strength in end-of-life care. Staff are skilled at ensuring people experience comfortable, dignified and pain-free deaths, providing both emotional support and practical assistance. Residents feel safe and look relaxed with the staff who support them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities ProgrammeLaundry ServiceDining Room

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 62 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DT10 1BD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Good.

Rating report published 4 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 November 2022.

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

Read Newstone House'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 Newstone House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Newstone House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Newstone House'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