Ivers
Sturminster Newton, DT10 · 4.5 km · 25 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAchieve Together
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
The Old Rectory
Old Rectory, High Street, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2LL
Residential care home · 25 beds · The Old Rectory Specialist Care
- Weekly fee
- from £995
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2024
- Beds
- 25
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The Old Rectory's stated fee
£995a week
About £51,740 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,990 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Dorset, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £635 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Sturminster Newton
15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset
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 The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory is a residential care home in Sturminster Newton, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by The Old Rectory Specialist Care. The home has been registered since September 2020.
At its latest inspection, published October 2024, the CQC rated The Old Rectory 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.
The Old Rectory charges from £995 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £51,740 a year. It is about 28% below the typical residential fee in Dorset of £1,390 a week.
There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to The Old Rectory include Ivers, Newstone House and Nazareth Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- September 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2024)
- Council area
- Dorset
The CQC inspection, explained
The Old Rectory was rated Good overall; inspectors found kind, safe and personalised care, with immediate action taken over a staircase risk.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £995 as of August 2026 From the home's website “The Old Rectory our rates start from £995.00” View on The Old Rectory’s website | From the home's website “The Old Rectory our rates start from £995.00” View on The Old Rectory’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Dorset, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Old Rectory
How much does The Old Rectory cost?
The Old Rectory charges from £995 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for The Old Rectory?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old Rectory Good in October 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Old Rectory provide nursing care?
No. The Old Rectory is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Old Rectory offer dementia care?
Yes. The Old Rectory is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Old Rectory have?
The Old Rectory is registered for up to 25 residents.
Care at home
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.
Beckee W.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from Dorset. Can care for a couple
Rachel D.
1 review
From £1,092 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 29 minutes from Dorset
Nina R.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Dorset. Can care for a couple
Maria Florentina L.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 19 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Dorset
“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”
See live-in carers near DorsetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Sturminster Newton
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
15 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Dorset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Newstone House
Sturminster Newton, DT10 · 6.4 km · 62 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Nazareth Lodge
Sturminster Newton, DT10 · 6.5 km · 24 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialNazareth Lodge
Fee not published
Area typical £1,390 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week