Where Exceptional Care

Meets Refined Living

Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4HG

Welcome to Abbey View in Sherborne

Abbey View is a purpose-built nursing and residential care home in the historic Dorset town of Sherborne, where later life continues to be lived well, even as support becomes necessary.

For many residents, moving here marks not an ending, but a new stage. Freed from the practical demands of managing alone, they return to familiar routines, long-held interests and time with family and friends. Some rediscover past passions. Others settle into new rhythms and connections.

Families often tell us they see greater consistency in appetite, energy and routine once support is in place. Care is delivered around the clock by an experienced team, with nurses on site day and night. As needs change, they are recognised early, discussed openly with families and addressed promptly, helping life to continue without disruption.

Abbey View is part of Colten Care, drawing on more than forty-five years of experience supporting older people to live well in later life. That shared experience has shaped a deep understanding of what truly makes a difference. Families choose this home knowing nothing important will be missed.

Our care at Abbey View

Care at Abbey View is structured, clear and professionally led. Nurses are present day and night, and responsibility for decisions remains within the home.

Support is assessed carefully and reviewed regularly, allowing residents to remain settled in familiar surroundings as needs increase.

Residential care

Independent living within a supportive and well run home.

Assisted care

Help with daily living delivered respectfully and reliably.

Nursing care

On-site nursing day and night for people whose needs require ongoing clinical care.

End of life care

Comfort focused support delivered with dignity, clear communication and nursing presence throughout.

Short stays & respite care

Flexible stays delivered with the same standards and oversight.

Hospital discharge support

A structured step following hospital treatment, with nursing in place from the first day.

Life at Abbey View

Life at Abbey View feels comfortable and genuinely lived. Residents shape their own days, choosing how and where to spend their time, with support available whenever it is needed.

Meals are prepared in the home and served properly, at a pace that suits the individual. Some residents prefer lively conversation in shared spaces. Others enjoy quieter time with visiting family. Activities and music reflect residents’ interests and energy, offered naturally rather than imposed.

The home’s location in Sherborne allows residents to remain connected to a town they know well, with shops, local landmarks and community life close by. Inside the home, surroundings are maintained carefully and daily routines unfold in a way that feels familiar and dependable.

Refined Living at Abbey View

For more than forty-five years, Colten Care homes have been shaped around a simple belief: later life should remain rich, sociable and genuinely lived.

We call this Refined Living. It reflects how good food, welcoming surroundings, companionship and thoughtful support come together to create homes where residents continue to enjoy life in ways that feel familiar and fulfilling.

At Abbey View, this philosophy shapes everything from the atmosphere of the home to the way care is delivered each day.

Meet the team

Abbey View is led by an experienced Home Manager supported by a professional clinical and care team. Leadership within the home provides consistency for residents and clarity for families.

Team members take time to understand personal preferences, routines and history so that care remains individual as needs evolve. Changes are recognised early and discussed openly, ensuring families remain informed and involved.

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Have confidence in our care

Choosing a care home requires clarity as well as trust. Abbey View is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, following independent inspection of our leadership, clinical standards and day-to-day delivery of care.

This rating reflects how the home is organised and led, and the consistency families can expect over time.

CQC Rating: Outstanding

Abbey View

CQC Overall Rating

Outstanding

14 Jun 2023

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What families say about Abbey View

Alongside formal inspection, we value the perspective of families who experience daily life at Abbey View. Their feedback reflects how care is organised, how communication is handled and how standards are maintained over time.

You can read individual reviews below, or learn more about why families choose Abbey View.

Latest moments from Abbey View

Each week, our Companionship Team organises experiences and gatherings that reflect residents’ interests, preferences and routines. Some are quiet and familiar. Others bring the home together. All are thoughtfully planned and carefully delivered, with individual choice at the centre.

Below are a few recent moments from life at Abbey View.

Other Colten Care homes near Sherborne

 

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 careassisted carenursing 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.