
Abbey View, Sherborne
Residential and nursing care
Newstone House is an established nursing, residential and dementia care home in Sturminster Newton, where later life continues to be lived well, even as support becomes necessary.
For many residents, moving here marks not an ending, but a new stage. Freed from the practical demands of managing alone, they return to familiar routines, long-held interests and time with family and friends. Some rediscover past passions. Others settle into new rhythms and connections.
Families often tell us they see greater consistency in appetite, energy and routine once support is in place. Care is delivered around the clock by an experienced team, with nurses on site day and night. As needs change, they are recognised early, discussed openly with families and addressed promptly, helping life to continue without disruption.
Newstone House is part of Colten Care, drawing on more than forty-five years of experience supporting older people to live well in later life. That shared experience has shaped a deep understanding of what truly makes a difference. Families choose this home knowing nothing important will be missed.
Care at Newstone House is structured, clear and professionally led. Nurses are present day and night, and responsibility for decisions remains within the home.
Support is assessed carefully and reviewed regularly, allowing residents to remain settled in familiar surroundings as needs increase.
Life at Newstone House feels comfortable and genuinely lived. Residents shape their own days, choosing how and where to spend their time, with support available whenever it is needed.
Meals are prepared in the home and served properly, at a pace that suits the individual. Some residents prefer lively conversation in shared spaces. Others enjoy quieter time with visiting family. Activities and music reflect residents’ interests and energy, offered naturally rather than imposed.
Situated in Sturminster Newton, the home allows residents to remain connected to a well-established Dorset market town and its surrounding countryside. Inside, daily life unfolds calmly and dependably, providing reassurance for residents and families alike.
Newstone House is led by an experienced Home Manager supported by a professional clinical and care team. Leadership within the home provides consistency for residents and clarity for families.
Team members take time to understand personal preferences, routines and history, so that care remains individual as needs evolve. Changes are recognised early and discussed openly, ensuring families remain informed and involved.
Choosing a care home requires clarity as well as trust. Newstone House is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, following independent inspection of our leadership, clinical standards and day-to-day delivery of care.
This rating reflects how the home is organised and led, and the consistency families can expect over time.
Alongside formal inspection, we value the perspective of families who experience daily life at Newstone House. Their feedback reflects how care is organised, how communication is handled and how standards are maintained over time.
You can read individual reviews below, or learn more about why families choose Newstone House.
Each week, our Companionship Team organises experiences and gatherings that reflect residents’ interests, preferences and routines. Some are quiet and familiar. Others bring the home together. All are thoughtfully planned and carefully delivered, with individual choice at the centre.
Below are a few recent moments from life at Newstone House.
If you are considering care in neighbouring areas, our homes in Sturminster, Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury operate within the same structured framework, leadership oversight and clinical governance as Newstone House. While each home offers a different setting and care specialism, standards of organisation, continuity and accountability remain consistent across the Colten Care group.
We can help you identify the right home for your circumstances and preferred location.
Newstone House offers residential care, assisted care, nursing care and end of life care for older people in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Our home also features a dedicated dementia community to support those living with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
The CQC overall rating for Newstone House is “Good”.
Newstone House has 59 ensuite rooms, a coffee bar, lounge and dining room, hairdressing salon, sun therapy room and a cinema. The first floor has been designed to support residents with dementia.
Yes, our home is part of Colten Care, a family-owned, independent, award-winning care home provider founded in Lymington in 1981. Colten Care have 21 homes across the South that provide nursing, residential and dementia care.
Colten Care has 21 care homes across the South of the UK, each dedicated to high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. Discover more about our locations and find the right home for your needs.








