Casterbridge Lodge

Casterbridge Lodge is a nursing home in Dorchester, Dorset (DT2 9LG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Casterbridge Lodge

Casterbridge Lodge is a nursing home in Dorchester. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday living, and we also care for some younger adults whose health needs require nursing support. Having nurses on duty at every hour of the day and night is what lets us look after people properly as their health changes. We manage wound and pressure care, continence and catheter needs, diabetes, pain relief and end of life care, and we work closely with GPs, district nurses and hospital teams so that treatment is joined up rather than fragmented. It also means somebody whose condition worsens can usually stay here, with familiar staff around them, instead of facing another move. The nursing is only part of the job. The rest is meals people enjoy, company when it is wanted, quiet when it is not, a proper night's sleep and staff who know how a particular person likes things done. We take the ordinary parts as seriously as the clinical ones. Respite stays are available, including nursing support after a hospital discharge. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families across Dorset are welcome to visit.

Care provided at Casterbridge Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Casterbridge Lodge

Where is Casterbridge Lodge located?

Casterbridge Lodge is a nursing home in Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Casterbridge Lodge provide?

Casterbridge Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Casterbridge Lodge's CQC rating?

Casterbridge Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Casterbridge Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Casterbridge Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Casterbridge Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Casterbridge Lodge is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Casterbridge Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Casterbridge Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Casterbridge Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Casterbridge Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Casterbridge Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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