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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.
A big thank you to the staff for their excellent care.
Thank you for your comment and the likelihood you would recommend us - we have looked into the issue of the closure of the corridor fire doors and have adjusted them so that they close more quietly.
I was thoroughly spoilt by everyone.
Will recommend Newstone House and Colton care in the highest and warmest terms.
Everyone, without exception, has been caring, kind, friendly and helpful throughout my stay.
Had a very good time staying at Newstone House.
I am very comfortably accommodated here and the establishment has a lovely atmosphere.
Every effort is made to ensure residents live in a happy, safe and extremely caring environment with well thought out and stimulating activities.
I am extremely pleased with the care and attention my husband is getting from being here. All of the staff and carers and nurses are quite lovely. This is a friendly and loving atmosphere. I am grateful that my husband is here.
There is a feeling of happiness that is very special.
My mother was made as comfortable as possible for the last few days of her life. Her stay at Newstone House was brief and we found all aspects of our dealings there to be excellent.
I am both delighted and impressed by every aspect of the care my mother has received at Newstone House. The staff are, without exception, wonderful. I so appreciate and am grateful for their kindness and thoughtfulness. The support they have also given me, as a relative, has made a great difference and helped me throughout my mother's time here.
The staff are very friendly and welcoming and have made my father's stay very comfortable. He is treated with kindness and dignity.
My nan needed emergency respite care and the team at Newstone House managed the move in a professional and caring manner reassuring us as a family and treating nan as one of their own. Nan has been very happy here enjoying the activities and has received an excellent service from all the caring staff - Thank you :)
I'm very happy with the way this home looks after my father.
My first impressions are of a group of warm and friendly people, ready to provide a caring and supportive role in whatever is needed.
All queries are dealt with promptly, and reassurance is provided. I am happy to leave my precious husband at Newstone House knowing that his many needs will be addressed with care and compassion.
My mum was very happy and well cared for the whole time she was at Newstone House. But the care she received in her final two weeks was exceptional. Everyone connected with mum went above and beyond the call of duty looking after not only her but the family as well. We cannot thank you enough.
Excellent in every respect. I have always found my Mum to be in a clean comfortable and secure environment.
This home is far beyond what I expected, the attention to detail and care is excellent. The room my mother has is wonderful and she has everything she needs.
Just can't thank them enough.
The atmosphere is always kind and happy with the care I receive.
Friendly, helpful staff. Well looked after in an efficient manner.
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.
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