Homely & Secure
Our home is our residents’ homes. We’re privileged to maintain a homely environment where independence and dignity thrive.
STOURCASTLE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1FF
Welcome to Newstone House in Sturminster Newton
Newstone House is a residential, nursing and dementia care home, based in the historic Dorset market town of Sturminster Newton, Newstone House combines the brightness and efficiency of a modern building and state-of-the-art facilities, with the friendliness and openness of the traditional local community.
Newstone House is our residents’ home, where safety, security, and homeliness are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in knowing our residents and tailoring life to their wishes, ensuring they have everything they need to live a better quality of later-life.
Every photo you’ll see on this website is of real residents and staff, because the quality of life at Newstone House is not just a promise, it’s a reality.
“We do our very best to make life as easy and comfortable as possible for our residents, making Newstone House a home from home.” – April King, Home Manager
This is Us
The residents and staff of our care home in Sturminster Newton are a family, making memories with each other every day. We are living life to our full capabilities, with positivity, empathy, compassion and respect.
Bob tucking in to his Ice cream in Shaftesbury
Jane and Wendy enjoying a game of boules
Muriel enjoying an afternoon knit
Iris showing off her Autumn pumpkin print
Elizabeth and Companion, Maz, potting in the shed
John enjoying one of the new Colten beers
Margaret acting as head chef for the day
Muriel celebrating her granddaughter’s hen-do
Jon in the potting shed room
Don and Kathryn picking strawberries
Rita mixing the chocolate cake
Christobel getting involved in a game of boules
Mary and Iris arranging flowers
Ann having a stroll at West Bay
Ian mixing the biscuit batter during baking club
OUR NURSING CARE SETS US APART
We employ our own nurses
It is inevitable that, sooner or later, most elderly care residents will need nursing care, yet over the last decade, we have seen many care home operators move away from offering nursing care, relying instead on visiting community nurses.
At Newstone House, we have always believed that nursing is an intrinsic part of elderly care, and that as a care home, we have a moral obligation to provide our residents with whatever care they need, whenever they need it.
Reassurance 24 hours a day, seven days a week
You can’t put a price on peace of mind. We employ highly-skilled nurses to be on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so that our residents can enjoy their homely surroundings, vibrant atmosphere and beautiful gardens with the reassurance that should they require nursing assistance at any time of the day or night, it’s not only available immediately, it’s provided by nurses they know, and who know them.
The home is split into six distinct house groups, with a dedicated facility on the first floor for people living with dementia. We also provide access to an Admiral Nurse, a specialist in dementia care giving expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families facing the challenges of dementia.
Your Care Services
Assisted Care
Our care teams assist with all aspects of daily living for our residents, from personal care to taking regular medications, working flexibly to promote independence providing support to maintain the physical care and comfort of residents.
Nursing Care
Newstone House nurses are available for all residents, at all times. We believe that’s the bedrock of a safe and happy home, providing nurse-led care to manage complex medical conditions, whilst ensuring all residents can stay within their familiar and comfortable home setting should their care needs change.
Dementia Care
Our home has a dedicated dementia community that promotes a stimulating and engaging environment where residents who are living with dementia can live life at their own pace, maintaining a sense of purpose, independence and belonging.
Short Stay & Respite
We offer the same high quality care services enjoyed by our long-term residents on a short-term basis. Whether it’s for a short period of recovery, a respite break or simply a trial run for those looking for a permanent move, we offer a home from home where residents can live their life, their way.
Residential Care
Our residential care service is designed to provide a comfortable and relaxed home environment where home maintenance, laundry, cooking and housekeeping are taken care of on your behalf.
End Of Life
We want people to live well with us, making the most of every single day. If that means being together until the end of life, we want our residents to die well with dignity with family around, in familiar surroundings with staff they know well.
Wish you were here!
We aim to make every day worth writing about, and our residents enjoy keeping loved ones up to date with what they’ve been up to at Newstone House. Here are some of their recent highlights.
10 Jan 2025 
Welcome to Newstone, Mr Ted!
Giant teddy, Mr Ted, was kindly donated by the family of a former resident. Margaret was surprised and delighted…
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30 Dec 2024
Alpaca Adoration
As usual, our Alpaca visitors were greeted with delight by all our residents. But there seems to be a special…
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25 Dec 2024
Christmas at Newstone House
Santa had a such busy day that he had to seek help delivering presents at Newstone. Companion Lora made a…
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16 Dec 2024
Festive Drive
On a chilly morning, our elf Maz and Santa Nick, took the residents out for a lovely festive drive in…
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10 Dec 2024
Baubles Galore
When Christmas is near, baubles appear! This week, Sylvia kindly offered to help make wreaths for the front porch. With…
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04 Dec 2024
Festive Fun
We were delighted to host a live musical theatre group for our dementia residents this week. The group put on…
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How we’re doing
Finding the right care home for a loved one is about trust. At Newstone House, you can be confident in the quality of care we provide.
Other Colten Care Homes Nearby
Newstone House Nursing & Dementia Care Home has three sister homes near its location in Sturminster Newton, offering a variety of care options, including residential and nursing care. Explore our other homes in Dorchester, Sherborne and Blandford to see how we maintain the same high standards of care, compassion, and community across our family of homes.
Whether you’re looking for specific care services or a particular atmosphere, we’re here to help you find the ideal home for your loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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Whether you’d like an initial chat about the care we provide, you have a question about our all-inclusive fees, or you’d like more information about our dementia care home in Sturminster Newton, we’re here to help.