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Nazareth Lodge offers permanent residency, respite breaks and can also offer palliative care.
Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle supported by thoughtfully planned activities, regular outings on the dedicated minibus, and the freedom to relax or socialise in the beautiful, expansive garden. Comfort, dignity, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything the team does, enhanced by homely touches like frequent...
Care Provided by Nazareth Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 24 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are inclusive of all accommodation, food and laundry costs (special requests may be subject to additional charges). Additional fees are charged for hairdressing, chiropody, dentistry and opticians.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Nazareth Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Nazareth Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Nazareth Lodge Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natasha Baker(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time of day, but it may be best to avoid meal times if you would like more assistance from staff as they tend to busy helping residents.
Parking
- Offroad parking available on-site.
Nazareth Lodge Reviews (48)
Nazareth Lodge has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.450) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nazareth Lodge has 48 reviews.
The staff are always helpful to me, as a visitor, and I know I can pop in at any time, it really does feel like you are visiting a family home.
There always seems to be an activity going on, lots of in house visiting activities and trips out on the bus.
We are really happy that mum is so settled and we do not have to worry about her.
Thank you for your kind words. Mum is a pleasure to care for and we appreciate your support as a family .
My 97 year old mother has been in Nazareth since May 2024. It was a very difficult thing to accept for a very independent, intelligent & strong individual who was very proud of her home with all its 45 years of memory with my Dad. The staff have been amazing. Mum has been very challenging & depressed at times, but staff have shown kindness, understanding & respect which have gradually helped her to come to terms with losing her independence & home. She is very fond of the staff & has told me she is very happy there - even though she'd obviously still rather not be in care. She's made some close friends there too. I'm always kept informed & consulted about issues. I've grown to completely trust management & the team to act in my mum's best interest. It's a huge relief. It genuinely feels like a home. It's not the most luxurious building, but has a warmth & homely feel to it. The garden is lovely overlooking the church. I really recommend it as a safe and pleasant place.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review, and for trusting us with your mum's care. We know how hard it was for her - and for you as a family - to leave her own home after so many years of memories, and we're truly grateful for the confidence you have...
My mother moved into Nazareth Lodge in February, has settled in extremely well, and is happy. She has made new friends, and reconnected with many people that she knows from living in the town. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive of my mother, who knows what she wants. Nazareth Lodge is the perfect size, small enough for it to feel like one big family. It is clean, comfortable and welcoming.
We are delighted to hear that your mother has settled in so well, is happy, and has been able to make new friends and reconnect with people she knows from the town. The team will be thrilled to know that their...
Our mum has settled in well over the last four months after not being very keen to leave her own home. The staff are very kind and have lots of time for her. They always seem cheerful and interact well. There are so many activities and trips for Mum to join in with which is great. She is making friends with the other residents and enjoys the garden and conservatory because she likes to sit in the sun. I feel happy that Mum is in a comfortable home and being taken care of well.
She is respected, involved in daily activities, medicated, fed the most gorgeous food, kept warm and snug, and we are truly blessed and for what you all do at Nazareth, thank you all!
The staff at Nazareth Lodge have been absolutely fantastic and I cannot recommend the care that they gave for my wife as a day care patient.
Staff very welcoming and homely. Privacy given for relatives visiting if necessary.
Noticed gardens and activities available for those that are able, facilities also available for those who are less able.
Tea and biscuits offered to us (visitors).
Only negative, lift needs sorting for wheelchair users, not enough space. I didn't use lift anyway.
My Dad spent a short time there and their care for him in his last days was exceptional he was very happy to be there and so well looked after.
I would thoroughly recommend Nazareth Lodge for your loved ones.
Thank you. We're very proud of Nazareth Lodge and all of the staff here. Your Mum feels like one of ours and is always ready with a kind word and a compliment much as you are. We appreciate it more than you know.
My mother has been a resident at Nazareth lodge for several years. Whenever I visit my mother always looks comfortable and loved. The staff are welcoming and friendly. There is always a happy atmosphere staff getting on well together, lots of chat with the residents and fun imaginative entertainment. Nazareth lodge is an exceptional place.
Thank you. Your Mum has always got a massive smile that lights up the room and is a pure joy to have around. We're so pleased that you made the choice to let us help her here.
My mother has been at Nazareth Lodge for over a year now and has been loved and pampered by all. She is very happy and content. There is an amazing number of activities going on every day with many trips out in the minibus when the weather allows. Thank you to one and all.
Thank you. Your mum is a joy to have around and is always the first one to get involved in any activity that we offer.
Mum is now 102 years old and needs a high level of care, and she has been consistently afforded respect and kindness along with an understanding of increasing the care as her condition progresses, physically and mentally. She very quickly “adopted “ the staff as her own family, and I am so grateful to them all for the unconditional love and care they have shown my mother and also to me.
Thank you for this. Both your mum and yourself feel like family and we are so grateful for the kindness that you both show to us constantly. We love having your mum here and very much look forward to your visits and your genuine interest in all of us.
It has been really hard for me but him too and I thank the staff for their support of us as we work our way through this difficult transition. My dad is always confident to tell me that the staff are lovely, accommodating and nothing is too much trouble. All the way to rushing out at dinner time to get him some pickled onions to have with his meal.
Thankyou for this. We love having your Dad here. He is always ready with a kind word, a compliment and his quick wit. He already feels like one of the family.
My mother has been in Nazareth Lodge for almost four years and in that time we've had nothing but praise for the home. It really is a home and a very happy one, very well managed with friendly respectful staff for whom nothing is too much. Requests, comments, issues if any arise are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. My mother is well looked after in every respect and I look forward to seeing the staff when I visit. I left a review here three years ago and since then they have had to cope with all the complexities Covid threw at them. They handled everything so well, keeping us fully informed of all developments and managing to keep Covid out for a very long time. Nazareth Lodge really is an exceptional home. My mother could not be in a better place.
Thank you for your kind words. Your mum continues to be a joy every day. Myself and all of the staff always look forward to seeing you too, and we cannot thank you enough for all of the time that you put into volunteering with our residents.
As she is confined to her room, her family naturally has concerns about her morale; but we are very reassured by the unfailing kindness shown to her by every one of the staff: not just the carers, but the administrator, the cook - and even the cleaners and the maintenance man are always cheerful and chatty. Nazareth Lodge is a happy place: there is a lot of laughter here.
Thank you. Your Mum always has a smile, a kind word and a genuine interest in all of the staff here and feels like one of our own family. It's lovely to hear that your family feel that she is happy with us too.
Nazareth Lodge has been friendly, helpful, efficient and well-organised since Mum moved in last October. The early teething troubles with hearing aids and medication were soon sorted out and there haven’t been any issues since. The atmosphere is one of genuine concern and caring for all the residents; I couldn’t wish for a better place for Mum to spend her last years.
Thank you, Wendy. It's an absolute pleasure to have your mum with us and your whole family now feels like our own.
The home is always welcoming and warm, with a dedicated team who treats everyone as their dearest relative.
Thank you for this. I'll pass this on to all of the staff. Your Ma is very dear to us all and treats us all with the utmost love too.
Choosing a caring environment for Mum was made incredibly easy after we sat and met with the manager and staff at Nazareth Lodge. The contrasting difference between all the other care homes we had visited and Nazareth Lodge couldn't be greater.
Not only is the home spotless and devoid of any typical odours one may associate with a care home, but somehow Nazareth Lodge has created a warm, loving and welcoming safe haven for its residents and our Mum.
Mum was incredibly nervous about the move, but 2 weeks on and our Mum has transformed into a younger version of herself, living in the here and now and thinking about the future with much enjoyment to anticipate. This is down to the fun and regular activities they provide including days out site seeing, lunches and other treats.
The staff treat Mum with respect and genuine care and above all engage with her at every opportunity to make her feel at home amongst friends.
Wish we had done this long before!Thanks a million.
It is lovely having your mum stay with us and to see you all come and visit and take mum out.
Thank you again and please let us know if there is anything else we can do for mum.
Then we found Nazareth Lodge.
This place is as rare as hen's teeth - a wonderful home, better than outstanding and beyond comparison. The care, attention and genuine love from everyone at Nazareth Lodge is in complete abundance; from the most amazing team of selfless, generous and thoughtful staff - dedicated to the well-being of all the residents.
Mental stimulation through fun activities four times a day has brought mum back to life; she's not been that happy for years. Home-cooked fantastic food, freshly prepared each day, feeds the happiness in everyone as does the gentle, respectful and polite communication.
An exceptional home with exceptional people that deliver an exceptional residential experience - every minute of every day.
Dear M T, thank you very much for taking the time to write a review.
All the team are very grateful for your kind and caring words, the residents at Nazareth Lodge are part of our extended family and it is an absolute pleasure having your mother come and stay with us. It is lovely to see her joining in with the activities and making new friends.
Thank you for choosing Nazareth Lodge.
Mum spent 2.5 years at Nazareth Lodge. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. Mum had vascular dementia but was still able to have a laugh and joke with her carers. When I visited, I could see that the relationship mum had with the staff was very positive. It is very homely and there is a lovely, family atmosphere. The food is good and mum was very well cared for. In her final few weeks, the love and compassion shown to mum was exceptional and was extended to me when I sat with her. I have no regrets about our choice of Nazareth Lodge.
We are pleased to hear you were happy with the time your mum stayed with us at Nazareth Lodge. It is always nice to hear that the staff were very positive as we work to the highest standards and this house is a big family.
It was a pleasure to have had your mum stay with us.
Dad is a dementia resident and is often in bed when I visit. He is looked after well and treated with respect. Although dad doesn't know me anymore, I am happy that he is comfortable, clean and encouraged to eat and drink. His room is always warm, clean and tidy. The management team should be awarded several medals in their response to the Covid situation. They managed to keep it out of the care home from the beginning until after the vaccinations had taken place, and then only one or two residents had mild symptoms. The weekly newsletter is lovely to read and I forward it on to his grandchildren.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 August 2018Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 25 Nov 2017Recipient: Nazareth Lodge
- 12 Nov 2016Recipient: Nazareth Lodge
- 12 Nov 2016Recipient: Nazareth Lodge
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Nazareth Lodge.
Meet the Team (2)

Natasha has worked at Nazareth Lodge for 12 years and has risen through the ranks from Care Assistant to Registered Manager. Natasha is committed to continuing to provide excellent customer service within the home, understanding the need to respond to any issues promptly. She makes sure she knows the residents and their families as well as she can and is always going the extra mile to make sure everyone is happy with the service we provide here. She is actively involved in ensuring the home retains its Outstanding CQC rating. Natasha has recently completed her Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Ali has been at Nazareth Lodge for over 6 years and has worked her way up from a carer to our new Deputy Manager. Ali supports Natasha and runs the home in her absence of Natasha. Natasha and Ali work alongside each other daily and will continue to strive to make improvements to retain our outstanding rating. They also work the shifts to identify areas for improvement to ensure that the highest standard of care is provided. Ali also continues to work on the resident’s care plans and ensure that staff have the person-centred needs of each of our residents to allow them to provide the best possible service to our residents. Her professional attitude and friendly demeanour make her the perfect choice for Deputy Manager. Ali also has a good rapport with our families and healthcare professionals. She is currently studying for her Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nazareth Lodge
What types of Care is Nazareth Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Nazareth Lodge have?
There are 24 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Nazareth Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Nazareth Lodge to the centre of Sturminster Newton?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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