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.

What are the Facilities & Services at Nazareth Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, 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.

Nazareth Lodge care home, Penny Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1DE

Review from P M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum has been a resident at the Nazareth family for two and a half years and our true appreciation for the love and the care for her is un-measurable. Without the dedication of every member of the caring Nazareth staff, dear Mum would not be enjoying her life to the full as she is today.
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!

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Review from Chris S (Son of Resident) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My 94-year-old mother has been a resident for 3 months. Has been a difficult time for her moving from her home of 45 years, where she was still relatively independent, into care where she has given up a great deal of her independence; but the staff in Nazareth have been very kind to her and made her

feel welcome from the first day. Nothing is too much trouble. She has some issues with her memory and can be confused and difficult, but the staff have coped incredibly well and made her feel respected and listened to.
The range of activities is excellent. This last couple of weeks, they have arranged trips to Longleat, Weymouth and other locations, a visit by a Birds-of Prey handler, flower arranging and other activities and quizzes. There is something for everyone. The home is small, homely, clean and well-maintained. It has a lovely, well-maintained garden and a conservatory where my mother spends a lot of her time.
I would strongly recommend Nazareth. It's an exemplar of how a care home should be.

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Review from Susan C (Sister of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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First impression - clean, fresh, not stale smells which often greet you in care homes.
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.
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and biscuits offered to us (visitors).
Only negative, lift needs sorting for wheelchair users, not enough space. I didn't use lift anyway.

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Review from Roger B (Partner of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My wife came for day care every weekend over the last 6 months. She was always treated with great dignity, kindness and compassion. She always came away bright and cheerful.
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.

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Review from Claire S (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Nazareth Lodge - the place is so homely and very up-to-speed with regard to decor and furnishings without that horrid residential home feel. The biggest plus is the staff who are incredibly helpful and friendly but at the same time are professional. My Mum has been a resident for 18 months and a daycare

visitor for 3 years and has always been so happy there.
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.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Admin at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from Jo B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Admin at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from Philip H (Son of Resident) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Admin at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from Jennifer G (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum moved into Nazareth Lodge on 1st March 2022. Both she and I were so relieved to find such wonderfully caring staff there. In fact, we have been exceedingly impressed by the friendly, caring and professional attitude, which extends throughout the whole team of personnel working there, towards the

residents and their relatives as well as amongst each other.
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.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Admin at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My dad came into the home due to his short term memory problems. Obviously, this was a huge decision for him and I to make. The staff have supported us with this transition wonderfully.
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.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Admin at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from Caroline J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Admin at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother is in her nineties and has spent more than four years at Nazareth Lodge, but being completely bedbound is sadly unable to take part in any of the activities and outings enjoyed by the more mobile 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.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Admin at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from Wendy G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Admin at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you, Wendy. It's an absolute pleasure to have your mum with us and your whole family now feels like our own.

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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Nazareth Lodge offers a home-from-home family atmosphere with the greatest of care and consideration to its residents.
The home is always welcoming and warm, with a dedicated team who treats everyone as their dearest relative.

Reply from Becky Whitley-Lewis, Administrator at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from Simon T (Son of Resident) published on 18 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

Reply from Jodie Administrator, Administrator at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The team are very appreciative of your thoughtful words, it really means a lot to us.
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.

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Review from Matthew T (Son of Resident) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report

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Sadly my brother, sister and I reached the time in our lives that most of us dread; finding "Nirvana" for our dear mother having just lost her husband - is not possible.
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.

Reply from Jodie Administrator, Administrator at Nazareth Lodge

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.

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Review from Katie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

Reply from Jodie Administrator, Administrator at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for spending the time to write a review, we really appreciate the feedback.
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.

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Review from Judy P (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

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Review from Marilyn H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report

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I can totally relax knowing that my mother is in safe caring hands in Nazareth Lodge. The standard of care, in my opinion, is excellent. Many of the staff have a great sense of humour, which my mum, despite her Alzheimer's, appreciates greatly!
Despite Covid, there have been no cases amongst residents

or staff to date and that is only due to how the home is managed. We are kept up to date with events via a weekly newsletter, including what the residents have achieved, experienced and participated in during the previous week. I have no hesitation in recommending Nazareth Lodge to others.

Reply from Natasha Baker, Manager at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for your review, we will pass your kind comments onto the staff.

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Review from Sue J (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report

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Fantastic dedicated staff - this year has been extremely difficult for families especially as I live in Australia and had to cancel planned visits due to travel restrictions. The staff and management have kept us informed, helped mum with Zoom meetings and answered all our concerns - they have cared

for and engaged mum as one of their family and it is great to feel she is being loved and cared for.

Reply from Natasha Baker, Manager at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for your kind comments, we love having Mum here with us, and understand that it must be very difficult at the moment with travel restrictions the way they are. Thank goodness for the wonders of modern technology, and being able to keep in touch this way.