Newstone House
Station Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BD
Nursing home · 62 beds · Colten Care

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,390
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2023
- Beds
- 62
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,280 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,780 a week
The typical live-in carer near Dorset, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £270 a week less, £14,040 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,425 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Newstone House
Newstone House is a nursing home in Sturminster Newton, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 62 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Colten Care, which operates 21 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2021.
At its latest inspection, published February 2023, the CQC rated Newstone House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Newstone House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,390 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to Newstone House include Nazareth Lodge, Millbrook House and Ivers, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Colten Care (1993) Limited
- Brand
- Colten Care
- Registered with CQC
- August 2021
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2023)
- Council area
- Dorset
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Outstanding
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Newstone House was rated Good overall, with Outstanding personalised activities and end-of-life care, but some medicines records needed improvement.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Newstone House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Dorset typically charge about £1,390 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Newstone House
How much does Newstone House cost?
Newstone House has not published its fees. Care homes in Dorset typically charge about £1,390 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Newstone House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Newstone House Good in February 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Newstone House provide nursing care?
Yes. Newstone House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Newstone House offer dementia care?
Yes. Newstone House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Newstone House have?
Newstone House is registered for up to 62 residents.
15 live-in carers within about an hour of Dorset
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,040 to £1,280 a week. 11 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Even when things get a bit chaotic (as they sometimes do!), you’ve handled it with patience and a sense of humour — which is gold.”
“Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Sturminster Newton
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