We’re Outstanding!
“Outstandingly responsive and well led”: regulators praise for Abbey View.
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.
Jean enjoying a good book in the garden
Jackie and Margaret feeling the rhythm
Keith and Roy enjoying some gentle exercises
Eve showcasing her flower press art
Roy and Sheila working on a crossword
Jean catching up on the latest news
Pamela enjoying flower arranging in the dining room
David being entertained by our Waiter Joshy
Jackie getting her thinking cap on
Margaret working out
Pippa relaxing with a cuppa
Our Nursing Care
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.
Latest Highlights from Abbey View
Our Companionship Team plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents. We aim to make every day worth writing about! Here are some of our residents’ recent highlights.
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.
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.
Other Colten Care Homes Nearby
Abbey View Care Home has three sister homes in West Dorset, offering a variety of care options, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Explore our other homes in Sturminster Newton, Blandford and Dorchester to see how we maintain the same high standards of care, compassion, and community across our family of homes.
Whether you’re looking for specific care services or a particular atmosphere, we’re here to help you find the ideal home for your loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Abbey View offers residential care, assisted care, nursing care and end of life 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.
Yes, our home is part of Colten Care, a family-owned, independent, award-winning care home provider founded in Lymington in 1981. Colten Care have 21 homes across the South that provide nursing, residential and dementia care.
Colten Care has 21 care homes across the South of the UK, each dedicated to high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. Discover more about our locations and find the right home for your needs.
We’re here for you
Whether you’d like an initial chat about the care we provide, you have a question about our all-inclusive fees, or you’d like more information about Abbey View, we’re here to help.