The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, High Street, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2LL
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Care Provided by The Old Rectory

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 25 Service Users

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)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1400 – £1650
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1400 – £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1650

Please contact us for a full explanation of our fees. We consider room choice and care needs.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Old Rectory for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Victoria Collins (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (25)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at any time of the day.

Parking

  • Car park to the rear of the building

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The Old Rectory Reviews (39)

9.7

The Old Rectory has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Rectory has 39 reviews.

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Review from Piers D (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My visit was very well organised in a Covid safe manner.
As ever, the staff were kind, attentive and efficient.
My mother is comfortable and at home, dispute the disorienting symptoms of her disease (dementia).
This is in no small part the result of the care given by the staff, and in my mother’s
case, an enjoyment of the beautiful garden.
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Review from Ann T (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You continue to care for my mother with respect and kindness.
Twice this year she might have gone to the hospital, but you chose to keep her in your care, in agreement with the doctor/ medics, which is kind and thoughtful both for her and for me.
You always know how she is, welcome us into the home
and respond to her changing moods and needs.
We could not ask for more. Thank you so much.
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Review from Linda D (Private Carer of Resident) published on 17 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have visited a few care homes during the course of my career in care and what stood out the most for me about The Old Rectory is the homely, relaxed atmosphere and the friendly, happy staff, who are also compassionate and helpful. It is always difficult for everyone involved when a family member,
friend or client has to go into a home and as a carer, I know how important it is that there is clear communication between the family and the home regarding what is best for the resident. It is very comforting to know that The Old Rectory, from the manager and care team, through to the chefs and cleaning staff take this seriously. Their activity team are great and very busy, offering a wide range of fun things to keep the residents occupied.
It is very heartwarming to see a resident, who was used to one to one private care at home, becoming settled in a care home environment. A big thank you to all.
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Review from E H (Relative of Resident) published on 9 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A very friendly and caring environment.
Residents seem generally happy. Bedrooms always clean and tidy.
Nice atmosphere.
Décor quite dated.
Satff supportive. Nice choice of activities.
Excellent manager.
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Review from Betty R (Wife of Resident) published on 26 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and I visited a number of suitable care homes when my husband was ready to be transferred from hospital. The Old Rectory stood out as caring, friendly and relaxed. We were so impressed by the 'can do' attitude of management and the attributes of the nursing and support staff - patient, always
smiling and full of compassion and so respectful and inclusive. We also noted their exceptional diverse range of activities which were adding to the community spirit. Good home cooking was the icing on the cake!
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Review from Margaret C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is very happy with her care. She describes staff as friendly and caring.
The home is very clean, without any odours.
She is kept busy with activities but on occasion, likes her privacy and to be left alone and that is always possible.
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Review from Sally B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home feels warm and welcoming. Comfortably furnished home from home. Always clean and the gardens well tended a pleasure to enjoy. It is comforting to know my father is well looked after, the staff always friendly, showing respect to all. Friends and family are encouraged to visit and can join in
with any activities. A place I can recommend.
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Review from John L (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at the home for nearly 3 years and she is 97 years old. She has over the time been well cared for but her medical state has deteriorated and now she has become almost bedridden. The staff give her every help and carry out the full range of caring tasks.
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Review from Deborah B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited my Grandad a few days ago and was very impressed at the standards in The Old Rectory and, most importantly, my Grandad is very happy there. I am a care worker who used to do agency work so I can be very critical of some care homes but this home seems to be one of the best homes that I have
visited.
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Review from Michael R (Partner of Resident) published on 26 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Rectory Care Home has excellent staff, very caring, helpful and brilliant with both patients and visitors.


Food and the way that it is served is excellent, the whole house is beautifully clean and tidy.


Management very professional and helpful, a pleasure to talk to. Entertainment everybody

is happy with the music that they can all sing a long, visiting entertainers very good. Can't fault the home in anyway. Top marks.
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Review from D Q (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Rectory provides fantastic care. Its best asset is the staff who are unfailingly caring and alert to all the resident's needs. The rooms are lovely, light and nicely furnished. Food is tasty and varied, great cake!
But best of all, it just feels like home. (I'm in love with the chickens!)
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Review from J D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the 16 months since my mother-in-law arrived at the home, we have been so pleased with the care she has received. It has the atmosphere of proper home, not a hotel or hospital. The staff are warm and friendly both to her and to the family. The home is small enough for all staff to know every resident
well and to be aware of any changes which may be concerning. Every resident is given the opportunity and encouragement to take part in any of the varied and imaginative activities organised by the lovely entertainment team. We have been to several events organised for families to come and take part in but we also have access at any time to visit Mum. The food is of a very high standard, the birthday cakes delicious! We arranged for a small family gathering at the home to celebrate again our son's wedding which Mum was not able to attend. The staff were so kind, set aside the dining room and laid on food. Some of the residents came and joined us. We couldn't have asked for more.
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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Rectory has a lovely, homely atmosphere and my father settled in more quickly than we expected. It is wonderful to see him beaming at his carers obviously enjoying their company. One of the most impressive features of The Old Rectory is that whenever we visit, usually unannounced, whoever opens
the door to us almost, without exception, knows not only where my father is but what he is doing.
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Review from John M (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Perfect for my mum, no complaints whatsoever.
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Review from Jennifer R (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really satisfied with the excellent care given to my mother over the last few years.
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Review from Mary L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Barb D (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Old Rectory is happy and friendly, staff are always good humoured and helpful.
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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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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.
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Review from Jennifer H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.673)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10 for The Old Rectory is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.898 for The Old Rectory is calculated as follows: ( (114 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 127 Ratings = 4.898
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Rectory is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 25 registered maximum number of service users is 5, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Jun 2024

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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