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Care homes near Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne

31 homes within 10 miles

There are 31 care homes within 10 miles of Yeatman Hospital, nearest first. 27 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 7 offer nursing care and 13 dementia care. The closest, Abbey View, is 0.2 miles away; 6 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near Yeatman Hospital (31)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

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About Yeatman Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Phone
Reception: 01935 813991 Source
Urgent care
Minor injuries unit, open Monday to Thursday and on Sundays. SourcePatients are asked to call 111 to book an appointment before coming. SourcePatients who turn up without an appointment are assessed, but may be sent elsewhere or offered a later appointment. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

Services for older people at Yeatman Hospital

  • End of life care and The WillowsA 30-bed inpatient unit called The Willows, where end of life care is a speciality. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • ParkingCar parking is paid, with a short free period at the start. Source
  • VisitingInpatient visiting follows set hours, seven days a week. You do not need to contact the hospital in advance. Source
  • NHS patient transportNHS Dorset non-emergency patient transport is booked through the Patient Transport Advice Centre on 01278 727457. Eligibility is assessed first. Source

Map of the hospital site

Our own map from OpenStreetMap. It doesn’t show wards or floors.

  • Hospital grounds
  • Hospital buildings
  • Bus stops

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Questions about care homes near Yeatman Hospital

How many care homes are near Yeatman Hospital?

There are 31 care homes within 10 miles of Yeatman Hospital listed on AskBart, 10 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to Yeatman Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Abbey View (0.2 miles), Ivelhurst Nursing Home (5.3 miles), The Knoll Nursing Home (Yeovil) Limited (5.3 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near Yeatman Hospital?

Yes. 13 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Abbey View, 0.2 miles away.

Does Yeatman Hospital have an A&E?

No. It has a minor injuries unit. For a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Can a patient go straight from Yeatman Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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