Colten Care
Newstone House
Nursing home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Operated by Colten Care
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.
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About
Newstone House is a 62-bed nursing and residential care home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, run by Colten Care. It provides nursing care and support for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65, with specialist dementia care. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission (report 2023), with an Outstanding rating for Responsiveness and Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led domains.
Care at the home is structured to adapt as individual needs change, with nursing and everyday support integrated throughout daily life. Support is tailored to each resident's routines and preferences, allowing people to receive the appropriate level of care while remaining in familiar surroundings.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 February 2023 · Last inspected 8 November 2022
Inspectors found a home with a varied, well-planned activities programme that keeps people engaged both inside the building and in the local community. Staff were described as kind, respectful and supportive, and people appeared safe and at ease with them. The building was reported as pleasant, welcoming and well kept.
- A wide range of meaningful social and therapeutic activities, both in the home and out in the community.
- End-of-life care was rated outstanding, with a comfortable, dignified approach and emotional and practical support.
- Thorough assessments and regular care reviews, with changes in risk spotted quickly and referrals to health professionals made in good time.
- Strong staff retention, a focus on staff wellbeing, and positive comments from relatives about the staff.
- Medicines were generally managed safely, but inspectors identified some areas for improvement.
- Food management was an area the provider had already identified for improvement, and it has taken action to address it.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 250 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
33 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Dorset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,126 |
| 2025 | £1,156 |
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Local health safety net
Newstone House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 14.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sturminster Newton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset
Derived from a charity founded in 1938, Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset has operated since 1991, becoming a CIO (1162034) in June 2015.It aims to promote the well-being of all…
Age Concern Blandford Forum
Advice & information from base at The Parish Centre, The Plocks, Blandford Forum, Dorset from 10.00 - 12.00noon each Thursday morning.
Part of Colten Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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