Nazareth Lodge

Penny Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DE
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9.9 46 Reviews
  • Nazareth Lodge, Sturminster Newton
Nazareth Lodge has been serving the local community for over 25 years.

Nazareth Lodge offers permanent residency, respite breaks and can also offer palliative care.

The team offers a happy, vibrant home with a thriving computer club, a la carte menus and a passion for gardening, growing most of their own vegetables and flowers for the home. Hens and dogs add to the relaxed, informal atmosphere.

The home benefits from an excellent relationship with the local GP practice and district nursing team.

In March 2018 Nazareth Lodge was rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC for the second time.

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Care Provided by Nazareth Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Natasha Baker (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Admissions subject to assessment.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (24)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Nazareth Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,300 – £1,400
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,300 – £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,300 – £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,300 – £1,400

  • Fees are inclusive of all accommodation, food and laundry costs (special requests may be subject to additonal charges). Additional fees are charged for hairdressing, chiropody, dentistry and opticians.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Nazareth Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time of day, but it may be best to avoid meal times if you would like more assistance from staff as they tend to busy helping residents.


  • Parking

  • Offroad parking available on-site.


Nazareth Lodge Reviews (46)

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9.9

Nazareth Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nazareth Lodge has 46 reviews.

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Review from J N (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with the outstanding care mum and dad have received whilst at Nazareth Lodge. The home is welcoming and everyone is treated with respect. This has been a difficult year for families with restricted visiting and the staff have done everything they can to make the residents
be safe, healthy, happy and not isolated.

Reply from Natasha Baker, Manager at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for your review, we love having Mum and Dad with us, and are grateful for all the understanding and support we have received from the family during this past year.


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Review from Mark W (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A friendly small home with good staffing levels and low staff turnover. The accommodation is pleasant and well maintained. The staff have been very helpful in managing my Mother’s increasing disabilities with tact and good humour. They have coped well with the restrictions due to COVID.

Reply from Natasha Baker, Manager at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for a lovely review, it is much appreciated and we are pleased that you find the home so friendly.


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Review from David F (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has had excellent service and help through her time at Nazareth Lodge which is over 8 years.
All functions and facilities are first class.
We are extremely satisfied.

Reply from Natasha Baker, Manager at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for your review, as one of our longstanding residents it has been an absolute pleasure to have her with us here.


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Review from Carol G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During what has been an extremely challenging time for everyone with Covid-19 the care shown by all the staff to the residents while we as relatives could not support them, has been amazing. They have treated everyone like their own parent or grandparent. No standards have dropped, in fact, the extra
measures put in place have been more rigorous and rightly so. The result is a clean bill of health for everyone and to now be able to visit, sit in the garden, hold hands and laugh together is testimony to the exceptional way Nazareth Lodge is run. I cannot thank them enough for all they have done to make life good for my mother.

Reply from Natasha Baker, Manager at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for your review, it is lovely to hear your positive feedback and we will of course share your comments with all the staff.


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Review from Bob S (Resident) published on 20 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nazareth Lodge is run in a very efficient and secure manner. The staff seem to have endless patience. I have marked down the facilities section because there was no lift available.

Reply from Natasha Baker, Manager at Nazareth Lodge

Thank you for your review; it is always lovely to hear that you are enjoying your time with us. I will pass on your comments, which will be much appreciated by the staff.


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Review from Alison D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been extremely well looked after at Nazareth Lodge. The staff are very kind and the managers are very friendly and efficient. We have always been informed immediately of any change in my mother's condition. She has a very nice room and the food is excellent. I would highly recommend Nazareth
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Review from Debbie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous management fabulous team of carers.
The family are so happy that Mum is being cared for as we all live so far away.
One country to another they are always keeping us informed on what is going on in the home.

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Review from Jeremy S (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely care home with family values and wonderful staff. My mum is well-dressed, well-fed and always looked after. A great find for us as a family.

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Review from Colette P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum went into Nazareth Lodge initially for respite last September and is now a permanent resident. I knew the moment I walked in that I had found the perfect place for her as all the staff were so welcoming. I cannot fault the care my mum has had since moving in and I know she now sees it as her
home. I would highly recommend this care home.

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Review from Debbie P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is extremely happy here, she has been resident for 9 months. She has very mild dementia and receives excellent care. The food is first class and she enjoys whatever activity is provided. The staff are always inclusive and welcoming at any time of day.

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Review from David P (Nephew of Resident) published on 2 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Prior to my uncle's eventual arrival 10 weeks ago, the management of the home were superb in their support for us during a difficult time and arranging the transport from a hospital a few counties away. Thanks to the staff he has settled in well and we are pleased our initial very good impressions of
the home have been borne out.

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Review from Julie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has lived at Nazareth Lodge for a year now and throughout that period she has received excellent care. The staff are kind and considerate the atmosphere is cosy and homely with plenty of social engagement and activities on offer and a beautiful garden to enjoy.

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Review from R Wyndham L (Husband of Resident) published on 18 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nazareth Lodge is a truly excellent care home. Unfortunately, my wife's condition of dementia is deteriorating and when she is away from her home surrounding and from my fulltime care, she displays signs of unhappiness.
I know that everything possible was done to make my wife's stay as comfortable
as it could be. I look forward to another visit to Nazareth Lodge in the future.

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Review from A H (Resident) published on 16 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All very good. No complaints.

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Review from Paul S (Friend of Resident) published on 2 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting my cousin for a few months now and am very happy to see the level of care has been extremely high all that time. There have been many improvements to the home in the last few months which only make it a better place to live and visit.

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Review from Jo P (Regular Volunteer) published on 1 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very happy to witness the dedication and care given to residents, staff and to improve the building and facilities since the home has changed ownership.
The focus has been on exceptional care and all staff are focused on the individual and ensuring there is an activity suitable for everyone.
Family and friends are encouraged to take part in all aspects of life at the home. Truly one in a million!

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Review from Philip H (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home from Home, Nazareth Lodge is the place for your loved ones to be looked after and cared for.
Lovely staff, superb food and great activities.

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Review from Marilyn S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents were both in Nazareth Lodge; Mum for several respite stays and then permanently, Dad joined her for the last few months.
Sadly, they both died in September: Dad only 16 days after Mum.
The care they received was excellent and they were always treated with love and respect.
The palliative
care was superb, with staff often coming in to see them in their own time.
The best way I can describe it is that Nazareth Lodge is a home, not a hotel.

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Review from Peter W (Friend of Resident) published on 19 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our friend has been a resident at Nazareth Lodge for over 2 years. We visit her regularly. During that time, we have been totally satisfied with the level of care she has received. The staff are very attentive and the food is good. Her room is modern and cleaned regularly. She is very contented and
feels at home. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nazareth Lodge to others, as we have done in the past.

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Review from Carol E (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dad was in Nazareth lodge for 12 years, he was very well cared for, nothing was too much trouble for the staff. He loved that the owner's dogs came and visited, as we had always had dogs at home and this made it " just like home". He enjoyed the freedom of going up into town on his buggy, which was
always brought round to the front door by the staff.
I would throughly recommend Nazareth lodge, they couldn't have been kinder and more thoughtful to my dear old sometimes grumpy dad, their patience was outstanding.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.850)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10 for Nazareth Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.850 for Nazareth Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (109 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 127 Ratings = 4.85

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nazareth Lodge 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:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Aug 2018

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Outstanding

  • Caring

    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Natasha

Natasha Baker

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2007

Natasha has worked at Nazareth Lodge for 12 years and has risen through the ranks from Care Assistant to Registered Manager. Natasha is committed to continue to provide excellent customer service within the home understanding the need to respond to any issues promptly. She makes sure she knows the residents and their families as well as she can and is always going the extra mile to make sure everyone is happy with the service we provide here. She is actively involved in ensuring the home retains its Outstanding CQC rating. Natasha has recently completed her Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.


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Alison Rowland

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Ali has been at Nazareth Lodge for over 6 years and has worked her way up from a carer to our new Deputy Manager. Ali supports Natasha and runs the home in her absence of Natasha. Natasha and Ali work alongside each other daily and will continue to strive to make improvements to retain our outstanding rating. They also work the shifts to identify areas for improvement to ensure that the highest standard of care is provided. Ali also continues to work on the resident’s care plans and ensure that staff have the person-centred needs of each of our residents to allow them to provide the best possible service to our residents. Her professional attitude and friendly demeanour make her the perfect choice for Deputy Manager. Ali also has a good rapport with our families and healthcare professionals. She is currently studying for her Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management.


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Justin Edwards

Job Title: Head Of Care

Joined: 2019

Justin is our Head of Care. He started at Nazareth Lodge in 2019 and he has proven himself to be a valuable member of the team, bringing with him a wealth of management skills and experience in care. His attention to detail and tidiness make sure that everyone is kept on the ball, and his charming smile and witty sense of humour make him a favourite with residents, families and staff alike. He has now taken on the responsibility of the medications in the home, including the ordering and auditing processes, Justin is a very conscientious and precise member of staff therefore this responsibility is very much suited to him.