The Hayes
Residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset
Operated by Care Dorset
What do these badges mean?
- 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 Hayes is a 50-bed residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset, run by Care Dorset. It provides residential and dementia-specialist care for older people aged 65 and over, as well as support for younger adults under 65, those with physical disabilities, mental health needs and sensory impairment.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2024
What's nearby
- Fire station about 600 m away
Straight-line distances. 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 | — |
- 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 Hayes is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 5.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE APPLES 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.
Yeovil Day Centre and Community Meals Service
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Community Transport South West Ltd
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Part of Care Dorset
The Hayes is one of 9 homes run by Care Dorset 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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