Let our family

take care of yours

FAIRFIELD, BRISTOL ROAD, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 4HG

Welcome to Abbey View in Sherborne

Abbey View is our ‘Outstanding’ rated, purpose built residential and nursing home located in the beautiful Dorset town of Sherborne. Offering a blend of homely comforts and nursing excellence, you’ll discover a special place where residents can feel safe, and their families reassured and find peace of mind.

Our home provides the perfect environment to continue doing the things you love, form lasting relationships and feel right at home.

Every photo you’ll see on this website is of real residents and staff, because the quality of life at Abbey View is not just a promise, it’s a reality.

“Abbey View is a friendly and homely community for residents, their families, staff, and professionals. While we are looking after our residents the best we can, they also care about the staff who care for them.” – Elena Barna, Home Manager

This is Us

The residents and staff of our care home in Sherborne are a family, making memories with each other every day. We are living life to our full capabilities, with positivity, empathy, compassion and respect.

John enjoying a scenic pit stop on a minibus trip

John enjoying a scenic pit stop on a minibus trip

Eve showcasing her flower press art

Eve showcasing her flower press art

Janet taking in the view at Ham Hill

Janet taking in the view at Ham Hill

Pippa, Janet, and David soaking up the sun at Portland Bill

Pippa, Janet, and David soaking up the sun at Portland Bill

John doing his weekly exercises

John doing his weekly exercises

Jackie practising yoga

Jackie practising yoga

Our Bible Study group socialising over afternoon tea in our local Abbey

Our Bible Study group socialising over afternoon tea in our local Abbey

Skep and Chef Sarah showcasing their Rock cakes, fresh out the oven!

Skep and Chef Sarah showcasing their Rock cakes, fresh out the oven!

Evelyn enjoying a chocolate-dipped marshmallow

Evelyn enjoying a chocolate-dipped marshmallow

John having fun at a charity bingo night

John having fun at a charity bingo night

Janet feeling glam after a her salon appointment

Janet feeling glam after a her salon appointment

Joan crushing biscuits for a delicious lemon cheesecake

Joan crushing biscuits for a delicious lemon cheesecake

Marie revealing the flowers pressed from the home garden

Marie revealing the flowers pressed from the home garden

John celebrating his 90th birthday

John celebrating his 90th birthday

Eve making jewellery

Eve making jewellery

Ursula and daughter, Margaret, sharing a laugh

Ursula and daughter, Margaret, sharing a laugh

John saying hello to a feline friend on International Cat Day

John saying hello to a feline friend on International Cat Day

Pamela enjoying flower arranging in the dining room

Pamela enjoying flower arranging in the dining room

OUR NURSING CARE SETS US APART


We employ our own nurses

It is inevitable that, sooner or later, most elderly care residents will need nursing care, yet over the last decade, we have seen many care home operators move away from offering nursing care, relying instead on visiting community nurses.

At Abbey View, we have always believed that nursing is an intrinsic part of elderly care, and that as a care home, we have a moral obligation to provide our residents with whatever care they need, whenever they need it.

 

Reassurance 24 hours a day, seven days a week

You can’t put a price on peace of mind. We employ highly-skilled nurses to be on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so that our residents can enjoy their homely surroundings, vibrant atmosphere and beautiful gardens with the reassurance that should they require nursing assistance at any time of the day or night, it’s not only available immediately, it’s provided by nurses they know, and who know them.

Your Care Services

Assisted Care

Our care teams assist with all aspects of daily living for our residents, from personal care to taking regular medications, working flexibly to promote independence providing support to maintain the physical care and comfort of residents.

Nursing Care

Abbey View nurses are available for all residents, at all times. We believe that’s the bedrock of a safe and happy home, providing nurse-led care to manage complex medical conditions, whilst ensuring all residents can stay within their familiar and comfortable home setting should their care needs change.

Residential Care

Our residential care service is designed to provide a comfortable and relaxed home environment where home maintenance, laundry, cooking and housekeeping are taken care of on your behalf.

Short Stay & Respite

We offer the same high quality care services enjoyed by our long-term residents on a short-term basis. Whether it’s for a short period of recovery, a respite break or simply a trial run for those looking for a permanent move, we offer a home from home where residents can live their life, their way.

Dementia Care

Although Abbey View is not a dementia home, we are committed to supporting our residents to live meaningful and fulfilled lives, and that includes those living with the earlier stages of dementia or cognitive impairment.

End Of Life

We want people to live well with us, making the most of every single day. If that means being together until the end of life, we want our residents to die well with dignity with family around, in familiar surroundings with staff they know well.

Wish you were here!

We aim to make every day worth writing about, and our residents enjoy keeping loved ones up to date with what they’ve been up to at Abbey View. Here are some of their recent highlights.

27 Oct 2024

Fulfilling Barbara’s Wish

Resident Barbara expressed her wish to revisit the church she attended for 30 years.  The church was in her old…
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21 Oct 2024

A Walk with Friends

Best friends Pippa and Janet wanted to take advantage of a beautiful autumn evening ahead of the clocks going back. …
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15 Oct 2024

Vintage Fashion

We had great fun today with Jan Millward, dressing up in the clothing of yester year.  Residents Roy, Barbara, and…
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A smiling lady sits in an armchair with a brown cocker spaniel on her lap
07 Oct 2024

Bramble’s Latest Visit

Bramble’s weekly visit is the highlight for many Abbey View residents.  Bramble – a working Cocker Spaniel, and owner, Karen,…
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A resident sits in a red chair and holds several sheets of paper; he is smiling at the camera.
03 Oct 2024

National Poetry Day

We have some budding Poet Laureates in the home who have written amazing poems!  Lots of our residents have fun…
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A resident and her daughter wave brightly coloured scarves at the camera.
25 Sep 2024

Music and Movement… ABBA Style

Our residents in Abbey View enjoy both music and exercise, so we like to combine the two!  As part of…
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Daughter of Resident at Abbey View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for looking after my dear Dad so well over the last few weeks. It has meant so much to me to know he has been in such good care and the support my Mum has received also. I really appreciate all the little acts of kindness from the staff and their genuine empathy and concern.”

Children of Resident at Abbey View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“We want to say a huge thank you to everyone at Abbey View for your kindness and love you gave to our beloved mum. You are all so amazing.”

Granddaughter of Resident at Abbey View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“Thank you for taking such incredible care of my grandad. After 20 years of living without my grandma, he found a new sense of life when he got to Abbey View. It’s so rare people get that new spark for life after a certain age and that is a real testament to your care. I am so grateful he was under such great care.”

Granddaughter of Resident at Abbey View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“I wanted to say thank you for the care you have given my granny while she has been at Abbey View the last few years. Thank you also for the support you have given my family, especially my dad, with your advice and guidance. We are all very grateful to you all.”

Daughter of Resident at Abbey View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“We both want to say a huge thank you to everyone at Abbey View for the kindness and love you gave both to our beloved mum and also to ourselves. You are all so amazing.”

Son of Resident at Abbey View

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The words of our residents and relatives say more than we ever could.

“The care and attention and, if I may say, the love that your team bestowed upon Dad was extraordinary and we owe you a huge debt of gratitude. Dad was never one to outwardly show his emotions, but his life was so much more fulfilled and enriched by the time spent at Abbey View and the friendships he made there.So, so many little gestures of kindness and genuine affection from members of laundry and kitchen to care, nursing, and everyone in between. Dad knew you all by name.”

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How we’re doing

Finding the right care home for a loved one is about trust. At Abbey View, you can be confident in the quality of care we provide.

CQC Rating: Outstanding

Abbey View

CQC Overall Rating

Outstanding

14 Jun 2023

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Abbey View offers residential care, assisted living, nursing care and palliative care for older people in Sherborne, Dorset.

For those looking for specialist dementia care, we have two sister homes who are dedicated to meeting the needs of people living with dementia in Dorset.

The Aldbury Dedicated Dementia Care Home in Poole, Dorset

Fernhill Dedicated Dementia Care Home in Ferndown, Dorset

The CQC overall rating for Abbey View is “Outstanding”.

Abbey View has 52 ensuite rooms, spacious lounge areas, a café, salon, and garden, as well as a minibus for trips to the local area.

Abbey View is located in the historic Dorset country town of Sherborne.

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