Colten Care
Abbey View
Nursing home in Sherborne, Dorset
Operated by Colten Care
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Abbey View is a 52-bed care home operated by Colten Care in Sherborne, Dorset. It provides dementia, nursing and residential care.
The home was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. CQC assessments found it Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, and Outstanding for responsiveness and well-led leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 22 September 2023 · Last inspected 29 June 2023
Inspectors rated this 52-bed residential and nursing home outstanding at a June 2023 visit, describing care for people with life-limiting neurological conditions as exceptional. Staff receive up-to-date training through a partnership with a local hospice, and communication methods and daily activities are tailored to individual wishes. Inspectors found the home well-led, with a team that has improved staff morale.
- Care and support for people with life-limiting neurological conditions were judged outstanding, supported by a close working partnership with a local hospice.
- Communication was supported through innovative methods and information in different formats, helping people who had lost earlier communication skills.
- Governance and audits were well embedded, and accidents and incidents were reviewed to prevent repeats.
- Medicines were managed safely, the premises were very clean, and infection control practice was strong.
- Response times to call bells were still being improved, with staff aiming to anticipate people's calls where possible.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 150 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
44 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Dorset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,126 |
| 2025 | £1,156 |
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Local health safety net
Abbey View is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sherborne
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Colten Care
Abbey View is one of 21 homes run by Colten Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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