Casterbridge Lodge is a nursing home in Dorchester, run by Pebblestones Limited. It is registered for up to 35 residents and supports older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment.
CQC rated it Good overall in July 2025. It was rated Outstanding for caring. Across Dorset, 94% of the 105 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 21 July 2025
Rated 1 year ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?★Outstanding
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Dorset
Casterbridge Lodge is in the Good, with Outstanding areas tier, alongside 7 other homes in Dorset.
Of the 105 rated care homes here, 94% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 6 (5%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 8 (7%)
- Good 80 (72%)
- Good, with an area to improve 5 (5%)
- Requires improvement 6 (5%)
- Not yet rated 6 (5%)
Half of Dorset's ratings are more than 3.3 years old. How tiers work
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The provider's other homes
Pebblestones Limited runs 4 care homes registered with CQC: 3 Good, 1 Inadequate.
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Casterbridge Manor
Dorchester, Dorset · DT2 7AL · Nursing home · 64 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Northway House
Taunton, Somerset · TA2 7SN · Residential care home · 30 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 9 months ago
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The Moorings Care Home
Cowes, Isle of Wight · PO31 8BP · Residential care home · 40 beds
Inadequate
S: InadequateE: InadequateC: InadequateR: InadequateW: Inadequate
Rated 1 month ago
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Care homes nearby
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Park House
Dorchester, Dorset · DT2 9JN · Residential care home · 20 beds2.4 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Castle View
Dorchester, Dorset · DT1 2NH · Nursing home · 57 beds5.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: OutstandingC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Maiden Castle House
Dorchester, Dorset · DT1 2NJ · Residential care home · 66 beds5.4 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 10 months ago
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Wolfeton Manor
Dorchester, Dorset · DT2 9QL · Residential care home · 31 beds5.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Cheriton Care Home
Dorchester, Dorset · DT1 2EN · Residential care home · 71 beds5.9 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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Glencairn Residential Home
Dorchester, Dorset · DT1 1RU · Residential care home · 23 beds5.9 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 months ago
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