Newstone House
CQC Good
Newstone House is a 62-bed nursing home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, run by Colten Care.
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Nursing homes in Sturminster Newton
There is 1 nursing home in and around Sturminster Newton on AskBart. The largest is Newstone House, with 62 beds.
Key facts: Sturminster Newton
| Nursing homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Dorset usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,156 |
| Largest | Newstone House (62 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated February 2023. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Sturminster Newton
High Retirement CommunityLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 78% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Dorset data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Dorset data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Dorset data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Sturminster Newton on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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House prices in Dorset
The average house price in Dorset is £325,410, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £325,410
- Detached
- £515,144
- Semi-detached
- £330,336
- Terraced
- £264,807
- Flats & maisonettes
- £167,991
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Sturminster Newton
Residential care homes
1 in Sturminster NewtonNursing homes
1 in Sturminster NewtonDementia care homes
1 in Sturminster NewtonCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Sturminster Newton?
AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Sturminster Newton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Sturminster Newton rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Sturminster Newton?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
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