Casterbridge Lodge

Casterbridge Lodge is a nursing home in Dorchester, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 35 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Pebblestones, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2021.

At its latest inspection, published July 2025, the CQC rated Casterbridge Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Casterbridge Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to Casterbridge Lodge include Park House, Castle View and Maiden Castle House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.