The Old Rectory, High Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 2LL
The Old Rectory is an elegant 17th Century Queen Anne building and is situated in the quiet village of Stalbridge - a short level walk from a variety of shops.
This family run home is set within beautiful, well-maintained gardens which can be viewed from every room. The Old Rectory has a homely ambiance with no unnecessary restrictions. Residents are encouraged to invite their relatives and friends to visit them in their room, public room or garden in suitable weather. Such visitors should make their presence known to the staff on arrival when suitable refreshments will be offered. A private lounge for entertaining visitors is also available on request.
The Old Rectory offers 24-hour care of the highest standard, in the beautiful en-suite rooms, and now their dedicated respite room which is available for convalescent, respite or short stays. Care is given by dedicated and experienced staff.
Owner: Mr & Mrs R J Wagner
Person in charge: Kristie Chubb & Vicki Collins (Registered Manager & Acting Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Dorset County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 25 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Mental Health Condition • Old Age • Sensory Impairment
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Cancer Care • Challenging Behaviour • Colitis & Crohn's Disease • Hearing Impairment & Deafness • Parkinson's Disease • Speech Impairment • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 65+.
Single Rooms: 25
Rooms with ensuite WC: 21
Weekly Charges Guide: Personal Care Single £900 – £1100 (These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Old Rectory to find out the exact price for your requirements.)
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Day Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Visiting:
Visitors welcome at any time of the day.
Parking:
There is a car park to the rear of the building
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on The Old Rectory: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Old Rectory has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.850)
The Review Score of 8.9 (maximum of 10) for The Old Rectory is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for The Old Rectory in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
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a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.75 for The Old Rectory is calculated as follows: ( (65 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.75
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
The 4.1 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Rectory is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 3.5
Target of 5 positive Reviews (25 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 3 Reviews ÷ 5 Target = 0.600
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jennifer R (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 25 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
Really satisfied with the excellent care given to my mother over the last few years.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Rectory? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Ann T (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 17 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
My mother moved here from another care home. She has moderate dementia. The care she is receiving is excellent and they have already resolved some of the more difficult issues in her behaviour.
The atmosphere is one of a calm, managed, cosy environment. The management work well and proactively with the supporting medical services in the area. She has a beautiful large and recently refurbished room, which is en suite. There is a beautiful garden which is sheltered and very accessible. There is a mini bus for trips.
I am delighted that I moved my mother there. I feel she is safe and cared for.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Rectory? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Mary L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) on Tuesday 7 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My 96-year-old mother-in-law is being cared for the highest standard and my family and I are very pleased with the situation. The staff are extremely caring and thoughtful, her surroundings are very homely and above all, she is happy living in the care home, The Old Rectory.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Rectory? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by John M (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 27 July 2016.
The home is excellent and if I have any concerns about my Mums needs it always gets sorted out satisfactory. The manageress is brilliant. All the staff are great.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Rectory? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Barb D (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 25 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
The Old Rectory is happy and friendly, staff are always good humoured and helpful.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Rectory? Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Good
Food & Drink: Good
Staff: Good
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Rooms: Satisfactory
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Alison H (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 4 May 2016. Relates to April 2016.
My mother was welcomed to the care home having zealously defended her wish to stay on her own in her home. She has vascular dementia and other mild psychotic issues. She was unsettled and disruptive in the first few weeks but the manager and her staff were determined to help her relax and settle.
With the support, care and incredible professionalism combined with appropriate humour and compassion my mother is now as happy and relaxed as she has ever been in her entire life. I cannot convey how exceptionally brilliant The Old Rectory is. The whole family are delighted and relieved.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Rectory? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jennifer H (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 27 April 2016. Relates to April 2016.
My mother has been in The Old Rectory for 3 years and has received excellent care. The staff are very attentive and it is very friendly and homely. They also have a lovely garden that the residents can enjoy.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Rectory? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Good
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