Casterbridge Lodge
Nursing home · Dorchester
Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, DT2 9LG
Run by Pebblestones Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2025
- 8.4Our score
- Beds35
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01305 889455
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 July 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Casterbridge Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-10900500443
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Casterbridge Lodge
Casterbridge Lodge is a care home with nursing in Dorchester (Dorset), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 35 residents. It is run by Pebblestones Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dorchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park HouseDorchester | 1.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Castle ViewDorchester | 3.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Maiden Castle HouseDorchester | 3.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wolfeton ManorDorchester | 3.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cheriton Care HomeDorchester | 3.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Pebblestones Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casterbridge ManorDorchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Northway HouseTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Moorings Care HomeCowes | Inadequate | 2.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC in the caring key question (inspection of 21 July 2025).
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: nursing
Location
Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, DT2 9LG
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Questions families ask
How much does Casterbridge Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Casterbridge Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Dorset council paid on average £1,282 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Casterbridge Lodge whether it takes residents funded by Dorset council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.