Nazareth Lodge

Logo of Nazareth Lodge, a care home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, offering older person care.

Nazareth Lodge is a residential care home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset (DT10 1DE). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.

About Nazareth Lodge

Nazareth Lodge is a residential care home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, providing a settled home for older people who have reached the point where living alone has become difficult. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. What sits behind that is not remarkable so much as steady: staff who stay long enough to know the people they look after, time allowed to do things properly, and a willingness to say plainly when something is not right so that it can be put right. We are deliberately straightforward about what we are. This is not a nursing home. It is a place to live, where the parts of the day that have become hard are taken care of and the rest is still yours. Staff are here through the night as well as the day to help with washing, dressing and medication. Meals are cooked on the premises, laundry gets done, and doctors and district nurses come in when somebody needs them. Beyond that, residents run their own days. When to get up, what to eat, whether to sit with company or on your own, and who visits, all stay with the person. Respite and short stays are available. Do come and see us.

Care provided at Nazareth Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Nazareth Lodge

Where is Nazareth Lodge located?

Nazareth Lodge is a residential care home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Nazareth Lodge provide?

Nazareth Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Nazareth Lodge's CQC rating?

Nazareth Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 11 August 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Nazareth Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Nazareth Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Nazareth Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Nazareth Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Nazareth Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Nazareth Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Nazareth Lodge is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Nazareth Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Nazareth Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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