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Each household has its own character, creating spaces where neighbours become familiar faces and daily...
Care Provided by Newstone House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Newstone House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Newstone House 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
- Colten Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- April King (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (61)
Visiting
- There are no specific visiting hours at Newstone House; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.
Parking
- Parking is available on site at Newstone House, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.
Newstone House Reviews (124)
Newstone House has a Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Newstone House has 124 reviews.
The staff are friendly, caring, positive and thoughtful, always treating residents with dignity and respect. They have truly opened up a new world for my dad, giving him opportunities to engage, socialise and enjoy life. Seeing him smile and laugh again has meant so much to me and our family. We are very grateful for the kindness, support and excellent care he receives.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased you are so happy with the care your father receives at Newstone House, and we appreciate your kind words about the team's kindness, support and the positive difference they have made to his daily life.
Newstone House has given my mother such tender care. The staff are incredibly warm and caring, and that's been so important to help my mum transition to being in a home. She has been so reassured by the friendliness and warmth she's received most importantly her agency has been respected, which has done so much to offer her lots of independence. Everyone is very careful to listen to family and are incredibly responsive and accommodating. It's an amazing place. We are so grateful.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased you are so happy with the care your mother has received at Newstone House, and we appreciate your kind words about the team's warmth, attentiveness, and respect for her independence.
From the moment you walk in the door all contacts with staff are absolutely wonderful. From reception to my brothers floor. God forbid if I need a home I would definitely choose Newstone.
Thank you for your kind feedback about Newstone House. We're so pleased to hear your experience has been so positive from the moment you arrived and that the team's warm and welcoming approach across the home makes such a strong impression.
Cracking, friendly staff, always a friendly welcome, always willing to listen to you.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear the team at Newstone House create such a warm, approachable and supportive environment.
From the moment you walk in this home is very welcoming - a real family feel. We are always impressed by the knowledge and care provided by all the staff. The communication is always excellent and proactive so we know that mum is being well cared for.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Newstone House feels so welcoming, and that the team's knowledgeable, caring approach and excellent communication give you confidence to know that your mum is well looked after.
At the end of the day it is all down to the staff, and they have been fantastic.
Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words about Newstone House. We're so pleased to hear your mother has been so well cared for, and your appreciation of the team will mean a great deal to everyone.
My mother is being looked after with immense kindness and expertise. Staff are unfailingly cheerful and professional and always have time for her, giving her exceptional care. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear your mother is receiving the care, kindness, and attention she deserves - your words mean a great deal to the team.
Keep up the good work & lovely wellcome for Dogs. In my experience, all staff have managed difficult residence.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased you feel welcomed and supported by the whole team at Newstone House, and that you value the care, cleanliness, and food. Your words mean a great deal.
My mother was cared for at Newstone House for 2 1/2 years. For most of this time she was relatively active and she was able to take part in activities in the home which she enjoyed. She was ill several times during this period and was always well looked after. She became ill in August and after 10 days in hospital had almost 2 weeks at Newstone before she died. The care for her and the family during that 2 weeks was amazing - we are so grateful.
Thank you for sharing these kind words. We're honoured to have cared for your mother during her time at Newstone House, and especially in her final weeks. Knowing you felt supported and cared for as a family means a great deal to the whole team.
All members of staff our kind friendly and they work as a team across the home.
Always professional
My mum is very happy here which is the most important thing.
Thank you for sharing these kind words. We're so pleased to know your mum is happy and well supported at Newstone House. Hearing that you feel she's living well means a great deal to us.
My mother-in-law had a short stay (2 1/2 weeks). We were very happy with the care and all the support staff who help to make this home excellent. It is very homely but has 5 star hotel services including the laundry services and excellent food. There are some very good activities for the residents. We were looked after too. We live 300 miles away, but felt very reassured about the care, including some nursing tasks (dressings) were all carried out to a high standard.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear you feel your mother-in-law was well cared for during her stay at Newstone House and you felt reassured from afar. It's wonderful to know the team, facilities, food, and activities made a positive impression.
Our experience of Newstone House has always been excellent. My mother is extremely well looked after in every aspect of her life.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you feel your mother is so well cared for - your feedback means a great deal to everyone at Newstone House.
The home is immaculate with a very comfortable hotel-style reception area - leading out to spacious and extremely clean rooms. There is a varied menu - the food is first class and beautifully presented. We have found every staff member, regardless of position, to be kind, courteous, friendly and always extremely helpful. Any minor problems have been immediately rectified. A Parkinson's patient requires a regular to live to, which is applied here - keeping my husband happy and stress free.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted your husband feels happy and well supported at Newstone House, and that you appreciate the cleanliness, comfort, food, and kindness of the whole team. Your kind words mean a great deal to everyone here.
Newstone House has been a fantastic haven for my mother. She has blossomed in her time here. The staff are all wonderful and caring. The food is excellent and the entertainment is varying.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear your mother has flourished at Newstone House and that you appreciate the care, food, and variety of entertainment provided by the team. Your words mean a great deal to us all.
What an excellent care home! We needed an emergency respite service for Mum after her fall and two days in A&E/hospital. The staff team pulled out all the stops to get Mum assessed, organised and installed all within a few hours. The focus of attention was Mum and meeting all her needs. The team also ensured we were well looked after. The home has been outstanding!
Thank you for your kind words about Newstone House. We're so pleased we could support your mum when she needed emergency respite and that the team were able to respond quickly to her needs. It's wonderful to hear you felt well cared for too - your feedback means a great deal to everyone at the home.
My mother has now been a permanent resident in Newstone House for four and a half years, having previously spent many respite breaks there which enabled her to get to know the home and vice-versa. She has recently moved upstairs to the home's dedicated dementia care floor where there are plenty of activities to keep the residents stimulated with, for example, minibus trips out and visiting musicians, which my mother especially likes. The staff will always go the extra mile - in my mother's case it was taking her swimming. Whenever I visit I always feel welcome and should I have any concerns they can be raised and addressed there and then. My mother is happy there and I know that she is safe and being looked after which is a weight off my mind as I get no younger.
Thank you for your kind review. It's lovely to hear how settled your mother is at Newstone House and how much she enjoys the activities and personal touches from the team. Knowing you feel welcomed, listened to, and reassured means a great deal to us all.
My mother has been at Newstone House for over 2 and a half years and has been very happy there. The care has been consistently outstanding. There are always things to do. My whole extended family is very impressed by the team of staff at all levels there on and the meals look delicious. :)
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear your mother has been so happy at Newstone House and that you and your family feel so confident in the care and support she receives. Your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team.
Newstone is a lovely place to be able to come to. My mum was here and they were great and looked after us has a family with great care.
Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased you felt your mum was well cared for at Newstone House and that you and your family felt supported too. Your feedback means a great deal to everyone here.
Staff are always very helpful + friendly. Everywhere is very clean when you walk around the home. Food is excellent. And various activities for the residence to participate in. Always feel my mother in law is being excenly care for.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased you find Newstone House clean and welcoming, with excellent food and plenty of activities, and that you feel your mother-in-law is so well cared for. Your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team.
My wife having been in Newstone for a year now finds all the staff extremely helpful and a well organised home with plenty of activities to keep residents active.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's been a pleasure to have your wife as part of our community over the past year. We're so pleased to hear you've found the home warm and well organised, and I know the team will really appreciate your kind words. From all of us here, thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 February 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 09 Jul 2026
More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...
- 18 Feb 2025
A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...
- 18 Feb 2025
Colten Care has trained 32 team members as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to help colleagues maintain and improve their work-life balance. Colten Care has prioritised the training as part...
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Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Newstone House
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Newstone House
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Newstone House.
Meet the Team (2)

April leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have questions or queries.

Laarni is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Newstone House
What types of Care is Newstone House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Newstone House have?
There are 62 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Newstone House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Newstone House to the centre of Sturminster Newton?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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