Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home

The home is caring, welcoming and friendly. Everyone, from those cleaning, doing laundry, providing activities, kitchen staff, carers, admin staff, chefs is respectful and cannot do too much for us all. The care, not just for the resident, but also for the family and any other visitors, is exceptional I feel.

Abby View looked after my wife for over a year. They were excellent with her care and were also very friendly to me,

The team at Abbey View put so much time and effort into activities for the residents. Yesterday was a garden party for King Charles' birthday. It was lovely afternoon, and good to be able to take my parents in law out into the garden to enjoy it. There was obviously such a lot of thought and attention to detail involved, an excellent spread, and the staff were, as always, kind, helpful, friendly and attentive. A really nice occasion.

I come into Abbey View weekly to do intergenerational storytelling with the residents. I love the family orientated atmosphere in this care home. My observation is that all the staff care for the residents, they tend to their needs with care and respect. I feel they try to ensure that every need and request is attended to. The residents were spoken to politely and with tenderness that shows compassion. I would and have recommended Abbey View as a care home. My comment is that if needed a care home for myself or family then I would choose Abbey View.

In her final few weeks she was treated with respect and dignity

She was happy at Abbey View and was cared for exceptionally well until her final passing due to her deterioration from the disease that she had.

Thank you for your dedication, hard work and genuine care. We are so thankful my mother-in-law is with you.

Everyone at the care home seems to be friendly and helpful. I feel that my husband is being really well looked after. I like that everyone has their names displayed so that the residents and guests can remember them. The home has a happy and cheerful atmosphere and feels homely.

For my sister and I, Abbey View has given us excellent support, telling to relieve concerns following his immediate post op weeks - Thank you!

I have been at Abbey View since the 27th February, firstly on a respite contract and now on a permanent contract. I have found all the staff so friendly, helpful and nothing is too much for them. I found the transition from leaving my home to moving to Abbey View a very big and difficult adjustment. All the staff have been so supportive for which I am very grateful for,

My mother is very happy and exceptionally well looked after in this lovely home. It is friendly, clean, caring and mum has made new friends with common interests. She feels she is part of a community again, a feeling she thought she had lost as her mobility in her own home declined. Abbey View has restored her confidence and given her joy in her life again, if not quite literally a spring in her step. With good food, new friends and great care, it has been wonderful to see mum's mental health and physical health improve. Thank you, Abbey View

Mum has been living in Abbey View for 2 1/2 year ages 95 years. Most recently, breast cancer was caught in the early stage by a very diligent nurse at the home. The loss of mum's walking mobility means she has to rely on excellent nursing staff for personal needs. We find the staff very welcoming, kind and helpful. Food is delicious thanks to an excellent chef. WE note staff working very hard and provide high standard of service. Staff are happy to listen and help at all times, finding a more comfy chair for mum. Good nursing support for mum going to hospital appointments. We feel greatly reassured that mum is well looked after with vital support, which gives peace mind. We thank you for all you do.

Throughout my fathers 30 month stay at Abbey View Care Home in Sherborne, he was given excellent care. The staff were always friendly, cheerful and patient, when necessary. Dad always had a smile on his face when he saw a member of the team. His last few years were in a secure, comfortable and cheerful environment, all that you might look for. Thank you.

The Abbey View experience has been outstanding on all fronts. The facilities, the standard of care and the food have all been of the highest standard. Best of all is the staff at Abbey View. They have risen to every challenge that has been thrown their way, and they handled every situation with professionalism, grace and kindness. Thank you Abbey View!

The entire experience has been professionally handled, and with great ease, from admission onwards. One thing stands out, however, which is the staff. Everyone has been courteous, caring and friendly. We could not ask for more, thank you.

Mum was very anxious about moving into Abbeyview. She had the early onset of dementia and her mobility was limited. However, the team at Abbeyview made her very welcome, helped her make friends and took great care of her as her dementia progressed. This excellent level of care was maintained right up to Mum's passing.

I have spent over 3 years at Abbey View and have found a consistent level of excellent care from many dedicated staff. And in the last few weeks of my wife's life, the care and attention devoted to her was second to none. I could not wish for better.

During his final illness and subsequent death, my father was treated with great dignity and compassion. Staff remained on duty after the end of their shift to ensure continuity of care and empathic support for his wife of nearly seventy years, as well as members of his immediate family.

Thank you for your excellent care of my husband, Patrick, recently arrived - he's a new man, very relaxed and that is all to do with you. All at Abbey View and it's lovely homely atmosphere.

It is difficult to portray in words just how wonderful this home is. I put my mother here for respite back in January and she has stayed here ever since. What makes this home so wonderful is the staff who are amazing. Every member of staff is happy and always willing to help, regardless of their official role and what is being asked. The staff and the home have a real family feel. When something is happening with mother, such as a hospital appointment, every member of staff knows who I am and what is happening with my mother. This is a reflection of the communication amongst the staff and it really shows. I have seen newer more expensive homes where the staff isnt such a positive. This is one of, if not the, best home I have seen. Anyone looking for a home for an elderly relative, whether for respite or permanent residency, will be very hard pressed to find anywhere as good as Abbey View