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Eastbury House

Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BZ
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Eastbury House, Sherborne
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Eastbury House, Sherborne

Eastbury House is a privately run residential home for the elderly. It was established in 1974 and is situated in the centre of Sherborne within a few minutes level walk of the shops and the Abbey.

The house, parts of which date back to the early 17th century has twenty rooms available for residents together with a dining room and sitting room. The large enclosed garden offers a peaceful and secluded...  

Care Provided by Eastbury House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 23 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,350 - £1,600£1,350 - £1,600
Residential Dementia Care£1,350 - £1,700£1,350 - £1,700

Additional charge for hairdressing, chiropody, personal newspapers, beautician and trips out. We can supply a copy of our Terms and Conditions in advance.

Contact Eastbury House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Eastbury House (Sherborne) Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Stacey Witt(Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (21)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at anytime.

Parking

  • There is a small driveway for parking, alternatively there is on-street parking or a pay and display car park nearby.

Eastbury House Reviews (27)

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9.7

Eastbury House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.677) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Eastbury House has 27 reviews.

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Review from Graham D (Husband of Resident) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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On the whole this care home is very good, the staff and management give there all to keep the resident's safe and comfortable and well fed, alltough this home is not a dementia care home they have no limits to give help and care for sufferers of this disease. I can't thank them enough for the help and care they gave to my wife.

Reply from Laura Sargent, Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for your kind words, please do stay in touch and call in anytime! Many thanks, Laura

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Review from Catherine E (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum's so happy at Eastbury House.
Mum has been made to feel so welcome. All of the staff have been lovely and gone out of their way to ensure all of Mum's needs are taken care of.
The manager has gone above and beyond to help us at a tricky and stressful time and given us advise and guidence and taken a lot off of our mind.

Beautiful home and wonderful food.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

We are so pleased Mum has settled in so well with us and you are happy with the care and attention we are providing. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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Review from Pete H (Son of Resident) published on 23 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My Mum is very happy at Eastbury she was only meant to go in for a short stay but she likes it so much she wants to stay.
She is being cared for very well, all the staff are very friendly and easy to talk to.
When we visit it is lovely to hear about the activities she has done throughout the week and the meals that she has enjoyed eating.

A lovely home.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are very happy that your mum has settled so well.

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Review from T C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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We as a family can not recommend Eastbury House highly enough. After months of worry with Mum we now know she is safe and enjoying life. Everything about Eastbury is so lovely. The staff are so kind and understanding.

Highly recommended

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you so much for your kind words, your mum has settled so well into life at Eastbury House, it's lovely to have her around, she has such a positive and cheery manner and she certainly brightens our mornings when she passes the office!

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Review from G B (Son of Resident) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have found the home in question to be well-run and managed. The staff are friendly, helpful and always polite but most importantly of all are very caring and kind and incredibly patient. The food is home-made and the garden is lovely. Although individual tastes vary, for my mother the home itself is good too, as it is characterful, being a listed building.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you so much for your review - and for your ongoing support, we are lucky to have such wonderful friends and family reminding our staff that their work is so valued (I always share reviews with them and I know it makes a difference!)

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Review from Sally R (Relative of Resident) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A lovely, friendly care home which definitely feels like home from home. The staff are all very kind and friendly and the residents are very well looked after. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for somewhere.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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Review from A J (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been here since February and I am so pleased we managed to find him a room here, they are all wonderful and he is thriving. He came from hospital and was very poorly and he is now able to dress himself and is so much more independent. The staff are so kind and have so much empathy.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to write this review.

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Review from Alexandra P (Friend of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have had the pleasure of visiting Eastbury House for years and I can honestly say I don't know anywhere else like it. The home from home feel is really special. Wonderful staff who care and are attentive to the residents needs. The food is wholesome home cooked meals and I have enjoyed many a yummy cake in the afternoons. The gorgeous walled garden is stunning and it's lovely to see residents enjoy it. I have joined in a couple of the activities which has been a joy and they keep is varied with something for everyone. The location is very close to the main high street. Management are really good at asking for resident feedback, listening and implementing any changes. The manager and deputy manager have a lot of experience at Eastbury House in various roles before coming into management positions and this really is an asset - they are hands on and engaged. I hope to continue visiting the house for years to come, always leave with a smile on my face.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.

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Review from S D (Wife of Resident) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The most kind and caring staff - excellent food and activities. Highly recommended.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - kind regards

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Review from Polly W (Resident / Service User) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel very lucky and grateful to be here as on admission I was very unwell and was nursed back to health.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is very much appreciated!

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Review from Mary K (Resident / Service User) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I think that you supply a homely and comfortable environment. I feel safe and secure here as the staff are very observant of any change in health.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review!

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Review from Catherine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Eastbury House is run by a warm, kind and helpful team. The residents are happy, well-dressed and are treated with dignity and respect. The old house, which has many original features, is tastefully furnished and decorated; it smells fresh and clean, yet feels cosy, and it has a happy, feel-good vibe surely felt by all who live, work, and visit this charming home.

There is a full timetable of daily activities. Residents choose their meals every day from a delicious menu with plenty of choices. There are several vases of fresh flowers including on the dining tables, often picked from the delightful large walled garden which has a summer house, a seating area and even a vegetable patch! Mum has a large room with two windows and a new carpet. She loves to care for her collection of plants and she has plenty of room for visitors to sit and enjoy a cup of tea with her.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you so much for your kind words, it really means a lot to all of the staff to receive such lovely feedback.

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Review from S S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always very impressed with the friendliness of support given to both residents and family.

We have a lot of confidence in Eastbury House. So important when we live 2-3 hours away.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review; we are lucky to have such support from family members.

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Review from Dee W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I heard a lady in the hallway explain to the person she was with that Eastbury House is full of love and that she wouldn't leave her mother anywhere else. I stopped and said I have to agree, the care and love I have seen there is second to none. Everyone is kind, and Dad said today how good all the staff are to him.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for your kind words. I should say your dad makes it very easy for us!

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Review from Annie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Having stayed for a couple of respite visits, my mum has now been a full-time resident for the past year. I can not fault the care, staff, activities and food. It really feels like a home rather than an institution, and as it is small, this means there is personal care and attention. I would highly recommend it and have done so already on many occasions.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review; I'm glad you find Eastbury House like a home, and hope you will always feel welcome here.

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Review from Christine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am impressed by the level of care and understanding given to my mother by all the staff. They treat her with respect and dignity and also love.
I have also been impressed by the care and concern given to myself, and the support I have received when I visit.
The food is all fresh and the meals are nutritious and tasty with a choice of courses.

The place feels, as much as it is possible, like a home from home.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we particularly love that you feel at home here. Thanks again.

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Review from Emily S (Private Carer of Resident) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have known Eastbury House for many years. What always continues to strike me is the friendly homely atmosphere. All the staff are so welcoming, happy and professional. I can’t speak highly enough of the home and will continue to recommend it.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Eastbury are all so warm, friendly, caring and welcoming. There is always something going on for the residents to do, including trips out. The residential home is definitely home from home. Thank you to everyone for making us so welcome and comfortable.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.

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Review from I R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My grandad was always well cared for and happy at Eastbury House. There were always lots of activities and options for residents although grandad often liked to sit quietly in his room and watch TV or chat with staff and other residents. The staff were very kind and caring and always welcomed us with tea or cake.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are very proud of our extensive activities planner with events and activities every day of the week, although we can all appreciate a bit of quiet time!

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Review from Malcolm C (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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Eastbury House provided a wonderful home and an outstanding quality of care for my mother for the last ten years of her life. This truly is an exceptional place with wonderful cheerful staff who put a great deal of effort into creating a homely non-institutional atmosphere and into getting to know the residents and to ensuring that all aspects of their lives are as good as they can possibly be. Very good home-cooked food with a lot of choice, along with a beautiful garden and lots of activities and outings tailored to residents' individual interests all add to the quality of the service that they provide. As my mother's care requirements increased and she finally became completely bedbound and dependent on assistance with all her basic needs they looked after her with great sensitivity, providing a familiar reassuring home for her until the end.

Reply from Stacey Witt, Registered Manager at Eastbury House

Thank you so much for these words - we all have so many anecdotes and memories of time spent with your mother we feel incredibly lucky to have known her.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 April 2018
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (2)

Stacey Witt
Stacey WittJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 1998

Stacey started work at Eastbury House at 15 years old and has since obtained a degree in Business Management and a Level 5 Registered Managers Award. Stacey has specialist training in Dementia, End of Life and Nutrition and saw Eastbury House through our initial GSF assessment (The Gold Standards Framework) and continues to strive to ensure exceptional End of Life Care for residents.

Stacey has also recently qualified as a Trainer for Moving and Handling and so can train individual staff as necessary.

Laura Sargent
Laura SargentJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2002

Laura started her career in care at Eastbury House at the age of 14 and has been with us ever since. 2 babies and 20 years on, she has completed her level 4 in Care and has worked her way up to the position of Deputy Manager. Laura also has specialist training in dementia, end-of-life and oral health.

Laura is very hands-on and passionate about caring for our residents. She can turn her hand to anything and may be found in the kitchen cooking lunch, working on a care shift, or on a trip out with residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eastbury House

What types of Care is Eastbury House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Eastbury House have?

There are 21 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Eastbury House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Eastbury House to the centre of Sherborne?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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