We’re Outstanding!
“Outstandingly responsive and well led”: regulators praise for Abbey View.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
Yes, find more about our other care homes in the local area.