The Evergreens Lodge
Residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset
Operated by Nazareth Lodge
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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
The Evergreens Lodge is a residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset, with 39 registered beds. It provides residential care, dementia care and respite stays, and supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people living with dementia.
Most bedrooms have a private en suite bathroom. Some rooms have French doors that open onto a secure balcony or a quiet garden area, so residents can get fresh air and sunshine. Every room has a television, and a telephone point can be installed on request so residents can stay in touch with family and friends.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2026 report, and gave Good ratings for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 CourseLimited
- 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 | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
The Evergreens Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE APPLES MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 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
Geranium Trust offers friendship & support to less fortunate & disadvantaged members of society including the elderly, people with Special Educational Needs & those living with loneliness &…
Community Transport South West Ltd
To meet un-served social needs in South Somerset, Mendip and Sedgemoor by providing high quality support to voluntary and community sector organisations and, where appropriate, through direct…
Part of Nazareth Lodge
The Evergreens Lodge is one of 2 homes run by Nazareth Lodge 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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