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Care homes in Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton has 3 care homes registered with CQC and 119 registered beds. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 94% across Dorset and 83% across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees in Sturminster Newton come to about £1,450 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Millbrook House, rated Good on 29 June 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- A care needs assessment from Dorset council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 1; 1 provide nursing care.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Dorset, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Sturminster Newton", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3registered care homes
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1is registered for nursing
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Sturminster Newton | South West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,450 | £1,450 | £1,400 |
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Millbrook House
What inspectors found: People have access to communal lounge and dining area, several other seating areas a sunlounge and a large, fully accessible rear garden.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Newstone House
What inspectors found: There was a very strong emphasis on the provision of activities that were meaningful and therapeutic to the people living in the home.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Nazareth Lodge
What inspectors found: Measures were in place to prevent the spread of infection by visitors to the service.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Care home fees in Sturminster Newton
| Residential care home | £1,445 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,690 a week |
Dorset Council's own rates: £27.67 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,156.40 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,183.10 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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Sturminster Newton in figures
The newest registration is Newstone House, registered with CQC in August 2021. The nursing share is 33% here (1 of 3 homes) and 28% across Dorset. On their CQC registrations, 1 of 3 list physical disabilities. 1 is rated Outstanding here, out of 6 across Dorset. The oldest current rating dates from August 2018 (Nazareth Lodge). The average home here has 40 beds; the typical home across Dorset has 31. At 100% Good or Outstanding, Sturminster Newton sits above the Dorset figure of 94% (from 94 care homes). No nearby town we list has a higher share of its listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding than Sturminster Newton (100%); Gillingham follows at 100%. Ratings are older than average here: 33% of care homes have one less than two years old, compared with 39% across Dorset.
Owners and groups: care homes in Sturminster Newton
- Colten Care 1 listed here
- Nazareth Lodge Limited 1 listed here
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Nearby towns against Sturminster Newton
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton | – | 3 | 3 |
| Gillingham | 7.6 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Blandford Forum | 7.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Sherborne | 9.5 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Wincanton | 10.0 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Castle Cary | 14.6 mi | 6 | 4 |
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How many care homes does Sturminster Newton have?
There are 3 CQC-registered care homes in Sturminster Newton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 1 supports people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Millbrook House, Newstone House and Nazareth Lodge.
How does CQC rate care homes in Sturminster Newton?
3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating, with 1 Outstanding.
What does a care home cost in Sturminster Newton?
Self-funder fees in South West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Does Dorset council fund a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Dorset council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Dorset council.
How do I choose between care homes in Sturminster Newton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 3 was inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 2. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care homes in towns near Sturminster Newton?
In Sturminster Newton there are 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Gillingham (7.6 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Blandford Forum (7.8 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Sherborne (9.5 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Sturminster Newton
- Care homes in Gillingham 7.6 mi
- Care homes in Blandford Forum 7.8 mi
- Care homes in Sherborne 9.5 mi
- Care homes in Wincanton 10.0 mi
- Care homes in Castle Cary 14.6 mi
- Care homes in Yeovil 15.0 mi
- Care homes in Dorchester 16.2 mi
- Care homes in Corfe Mullen 16.6 mi
More for Sturminster Newton, plus guides
- Help paying for care in Dorset
- Best rated care homes in Dorset
- Nursing homes in Dorset
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Outstanding services in Dorset, 2026
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
- What CQC ratings mean
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
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