The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory, High Street, Stalbridge,
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2LL
Please contact us for a full explanation of our fees. We consider room choice and care needs.
Visitors welcome at any time of the day.
Car park to the rear of the building
The Old Rectory has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Rectory has 36 reviews.
Review from E H (Relative of Resident) published on 9 July 2019
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Review from Betty R (Wife of Resident) published on 26 June 2019
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Review from Margaret C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2019
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Review from Sally B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2019
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Review from John L (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2019
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Review from Deborah B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2018
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Review from Michael R (Partner of Resident) published on 26 April 2018
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5.0 out of 5
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
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Review from D Q (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2018
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Review from J D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 March 2018
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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2018
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Review from John M (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2017
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Review from Jennifer R (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2017
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Review from Mary L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 March 2017
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Review from Barb D (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2016
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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2016
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Review from Jennifer H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 April 2016
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out 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 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.811 for The Old Rectory is calculated as follows: ( (131 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 159 Ratings = 4.811
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 The Old Rectory is based on 14 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 25 registered maximum number of service users is 5, which has been reached with 14 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.
Date: 5 Jun 2024
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Job Title: Registered Manager/Home Manager
Joined: 2023
I started in care with work experience in a care home in Bournemouth when I was still in senior school this would have been around 1985. I then studied elderly care and working with children.
I have always worked caring for the older person, I have worked in care homes and in home care and private care. I have been in senior management roles within the care sector for around 10 years and I have worked my way up completing my Diplomas, 2, 3, and 5 in Health and Social Care.
I have also worked with children in a hospice for around 8 years.
I am very passionate about caring and I have very good people skills.
I have been involved in several fundraising events from parachute jumping & army assault courses to riding on lawnmowers around a course at high speeds (but had to give this up when I was in my late 40s due to racing too fast and crashing) as I do like to do things that are risky!
I like to spend my free time with family and grandchildren. My family and I have enjoyed camping for many years and we now go caravanning most years. I also love dogs and cats.
My perfect Friday evenings are spent catching up with family and friends for a drink.
Job Title: Head Chef
Let me introduce myself. My name is Shelly, Head Chef of The Old Rectory, Stalbridge.
I have been cooking for many years, working my way up through various kitchens and I now have the pleasure of cooking for the wonderful residents at The Old Rectory. I am passionate about food and like to cook traditional hearty food that everyone can enjoy.
I have a background in baking, and l especially like to bake and decorate cakes. I have even won awards with my celebration cakes, at Cake International UK.
Outside of work my husband and I are renovating a 1960s bungalow, and I spend many an hour with a paintbrush in my hand.
Job Title: Carer
Joined: 2021
My name is Sharon, and I have worked in the care sector for over 35 years. I first applied for a job in a care home as a carer on a supper shift as I was a young mum to four children and could only work once my husband finished work and was able to look after the children. My duties were to help prepare and serve supper to the residents and then assist with personal care and supporting the residents into bed. I remember coming home after my first shift and saying to my husband that I absolutely loved the job and enjoyed meeting so many lovely people. I worked in the same care home progressing from carer to senior carer to head of care and then to manager. I went to college and completed my NVQs in care and management.
I was a manager for about 12 years but missed spending time with residents so decided to apply for a job in a dementia unit. I really found working in this area of care so rewarding.
I have been at the old Rectory for three years and love making a difference in our residents’ lives. They are my second family, and I enjoy my work although it can be challenging at times. I have had the privilege to meet some lovely people along the way.
I am now just a few years from retirement and hope to continue to work until then. I will then look forward to spending time with my children and grandchildren. I would like to say to anyone thinking about a job in care, just do it, you will love making a difference to some lovely people.
Job Title: Senior Carer
Joined: 2023
My name is Tammy, I am a senior carer at The Old Rectory in Stalbridge, Dorset. I have been working for Bramley Care for two years next year.
A little bit about myself and past work experience.
I started working in care when I was fifteen years old. I worked weekends and holidays in a very small residential home, which gave me the desire to make the caring industry my career.
I went on to work in a high-dependency dementia care unit within a nursing home, this was alongside going to college to obtain a BTEC National Diploma in Caring Services, which I passed with a distinction.
I then had my family, married and continued to work mostly evenings and nights in residential care homes. As my children went to school, I decided to gain more experience and started work at Poole General Hospital. Worked mainly in the stroke unit for around seven years then moved on to the acute medical assessment unit. It is there I had the opportunity to go to Bournemouth University where I passed my Adult Nursing Diploma. I stayed with the NHS for a few years then wanted to provide more person-centred care. I nursed in a few nursing homes and went onto become a deputy manager. This position gave me great all-round experience.
Due to my own ill health and family bereavement, I decided to step down from nursing concentrate on where I started and go back to caring as a care assistant. A location move brought me to Bramley Care, where my current senior carer role fulfils me very much. My job includes managing and administrating medication, shift supervision, providing care and support to the residents and supporting the staff.
The Old Rectory is an older building with lots of character, beautiful gardens and a friendly atmosphere. One relative stated, “When he came to look around The Old Rectory for his mother, he could see how caring we were and that he didn’t need to look anywhere else “.
In my spare time, I enjoy going on days out. I play Skittles for Sturminster Newton and absolutely adore Dachshund dogs (my retirement).
I hope a little insight into me and how I feel about where I work will encourage you to visit/ enquire about The Old Rectory.
