Garden House
Care home in Sherborne, Dorset
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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
Garden House is a small residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset, with 14 registered beds. The home provides 24-hour care for older people, including long-term residence, convalescent care and respite stays. It is located near Sherborne's town centre.
The Care Quality Commission rated Garden House Good overall in 2019, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 September 2019 · Last inspected 10 September 2019
Inspectors found residents felt safe and well looked after in a warm, sociable home with plenty of conversation and good humour. Staff were described as well trained and capable, monitoring residents' health and working with other professionals. Residents were supported to make their own choices about their care, daily routines and how they spent their time.
- Residents felt safe and well cared for, and the atmosphere was warm and sociable.
- Staff were well trained, competent, and worked with other professionals to meet residents' health and care needs.
- Residents were supported to make choices about their care, their days and their time, with the least restrictive approach used.
- Residents took part in a variety of activities, trips and social events, and stayed in touch with friends and family.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2024
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 300 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
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Garden House 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, 0.3 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.
Yeovil Day Centre and Community Meals Service
To provide social day care to the elderly and infirm within Yeovil through the provision of hot meals and social activities.
Geranium Trust
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Community Transport South West Ltd
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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