Our Team

Natasha Baker

Natasha Baker
Registered Manager

Natasha has worked at Nazareth Lodge since 2007 and has risen through the ranks from Care Assistant to Registered Manager. Natasha is committed to continue to provide excellent customer service within the home understanding the need to respond to any issues promptly. She makes sure she knows the residents and their families as well as she can and is always going the extra mile to make sure everyone is happy with the service we provide here. She is actively involved in ensuring the home retains its Outstanding CQC rating. Natasha has completed her Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Ali Rowland

Ali Rowland
Deputy manager

Ali has been at Nazareth Lodge since 2013 and has worked her way up from a carer to be our new Deputy Manager. Ali supports Natasha and runs the home in the absence of Natasha. Natasha and Ali work alongside each other daily and will continue to strive to make improvements to retain our outstanding rating. They also work the shifts to identify areas for improvements to ensure that the highest standard of care is provided. Ali also continues to work on the resident’s care plans and ensure that staff have the person-centred needs of each of our residents to allow them to provide the best possible service to our residents. Her professional attitude and friendly demeanour make her the perfect choice for Deputy Manager.

Debbie Kelly

Debbie Kelly
Head of care

Debbie joined Nazareth Lodge in 2021 as a Senior carer with previous experience in this role across the sector. Debbie has completed her level 3 in Health and Social care and since has been promoted to head of care. Debbie assists with care duties, admin and medication management.

Debbie is always kind and compassionate and is committed to ensuring we maintain the high standards we are proud of at Nazareth Lodge.

Vicki Watkin

Vicki Watkin
Activities co-ordinator

Vicki has been part of the team since 2013. She started as a carer but decided to take on activities. She knows how important it is to keep the residents minds engaged. She has done her level 3 diploma in health and social care to help her become the best she can be in her role. 

Chloe Rowland

Chloe Rowland
Kitchen staff/activities

Chloe has worked at Nazareth lodge for a year. Her main role is supper kitchen staff but she also helps out with activities when needed. She is a very sweet, benevolent young girl who cares very deeply for the residents.

Nathanael Lockyer

Nathanael Lockyer
Kitchen assistant

Nathanael has been part of our team since 2024. He not only works in the kitchen but likes to spend time with the residents when he gets the chance. He understands the importance of the health and well-being of the residents and has had many online and in house training to go along with it. He is a very hard working, caring boy and is excellent on taking feedback when it comes to the food and giving the residents the option of choice and decision making.

Mr Hult

Mr Hult
Owner

Mr Hult is committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of the home, with a focus on minimising time spent on paperwork so that residents benefit from an increased level of hands-on care and focus.

 

Testimonials

Always my husband has received excellent care by cheerful, caring staff.
My needs have always been considered and a caring person has always been there when I have needed one.
Nobody wants to admit they cannot care for a loved one.
We are so lucky to have Nazareth Lodge who takes over so well.
Thank you all.

Mrs PE, Wife

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Nazareth Lodge was calm, clean, warm and homely and meeting the Management and staff reinforced my feeling I was doing the right thing by introducing Mum to this potential new home to look after her needs

TC, Relative

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Thank you so much for a very pleasant Cheese and Wine evening yesterday. We regularly see some of the residents, but it was nice to meet other relatives and friends. We are sure our Aunt appreciated us coming, and of course, joining in with the cheese and wine tasting!

PL, Nephew

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Social occasions at Nazareth Lodge were a treat and showed us just how everyone worked together cheerfully to provide the happiest possible environment.

Mr S D, Son

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Thank you for the lovely meal I had during my first visit to Nazareth Friday Lunch Club this week. I enjoyed the meal and pudding, glass of wine and lovely friendly atmosphere at the home. It was much appreciated and i will be returning next month. Thanks for inviting me. 

Mrs J G - visitor

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I have spoken with my brother and sister and it goes almost without saying that we are extremely grateful to all the staff at Nazareth Lodge for the way in which they looked after our mother. We are not surprised by the award of an outstanding classification and no doubt a lot was due to the standard of care provided by the staff. 

Mr W, Relative

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Mum needed care at very short notice, due to a recent illness that had set her on a downward spiral. After reading the amazing reviews we spoke to the Administrator. She was so helpful, warm and welcoming that we didn't hesitate to choose Nazareth Lodge for mum. The home does not have any of the typical odours, sometimes associated with care homes, it is spotless, the food is fresh, homemade and has certainly enticed mum into eating again. The staff are so caring, respectful and welcoming to residents and family. Mum is enjoying all the interaction and the trips out. It is so nice to see her bright and engaged again after such a short period of time. A weekly newsletter is sent to the relatives, which is so thoughtful, it makes us feel part of the home. We truly are blessed to have found the best care home in Dorset for our mum. Thank you Nazareth Lodge.

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Mum was very happy here and the staff all helped to make her last few months the best they possibly could be. I really appreciate all the care and support for both Mum and myself and i cannot thank them enough. 

Mrs B, Relative of Resident

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My mother is in her nineties and has spent more than four years at Nazareth Lodge, but being completely bedbound is sadly unable to take part in any of the activities and outings enjoyed by the more mobile residents.
As she is confined to her room, her family naturally has concerns about her morale; but we are very reassured by the unfailing kindness shown to her by every one of the staff: not just the carers, but the administrator, the cook - and even the cleaners and the maintenance man are always cheerful and chatty. Nazareth Lodge is a happy place: there is a lot of laughter here.

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We have had a lovely time at Nazareth Lodge Lunch Club on Friday 31st January. The meal was cooked lovely and we had seconds of the Scampi. The sponge pudding was very light and soaked in custard went down a treat. Thank you and we will be back next month. 

Mrs H B and Mrs M M - Visitors

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Everyone has a friendly, caring approach and there is nothing that is too much trouble

MB, Respite Guest

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Nazareth Lodge offers a home-from-home family atmosphere with the greatest of care and consideration to its residents.
The home is always welcoming and warm, with a dedicated team who treats everyone as their dearest relative.

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Thank you to all the staff for a lovely Fine Dining Evening. What a wonderful event. Not only a delicious meal but a lovely opportunity to spend quality time with my Mum, other residents and their families. All the effort put in by staff is so very much appreciated. 

Mrs J, Daughter of Resident

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When we first visited it seemed more like arriving at a small hotel or private house with the warmth of the welcome and reassurance this provided

Mr S D, Son

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Nazareth Lodge prides itself on the emphasis placed in keeping and training its own staff and this shows in the quality of service and attitude of the staff towards residents and visitors.

TC, Relative

Contact Us

Nazareth Lodge
Penny Street
Sturminster Newton
Dorset, DT10 1DE

01258 472511

care@nazareth-lodge.co.uk

manager@nazareth-lodge.co.uk