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Casterbridge Lodge is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Pebblestones Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Casterbridge Lodge provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Casterbridge Lodge in July 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Casterbridge Lodge is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LG |
| Phone | 01305 889455 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 21 July 2025 |
| Provider | Pebblestones Limited |
Is Casterbridge Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. Casterbridge Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-10900500443
What type of care does Casterbridge Lodge provide?
Casterbridge Lodge provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Casterbridge Lodge?
You can contact Casterbridge Lodge by phone on 01305 889455, or visit them at Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LG.
What is Casterbridge Lodge's CQC rating?
Casterbridge Lodge has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-10900500443
What are Casterbridge Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Casterbridge Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Requires improvement, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Dorchester?
There are 20 CQC-registered care homes in Dorchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/dorchester.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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