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From the first time we visited, we have been treated with care, kindness and friendship.Stephen W(Son of Resident/Service User)

Without exception the staff are kind, competent and enthusiastic and always helpful.Richard J(Husband of Resident/Service User)


From the first time we visited, we have been treated with care, kindness and friendship.Stephen W(Son of Resident/Service User)

Without exception the staff are kind, competent and enthusiastic and always helpful.Richard J(Husband of Resident/Service User)


For almost 30 years, Abbey View has provided residential and nursing care in the historic Dorset town of Sherborne. Just a short walk from the town's abbey, shops and cafés, the home enjoys a setting that helps residents remain connected to the community they know and love.
Inside, thoughtfully designed living spaces provide opportunities to socialise, relax or spend time with family and friends, while the gardens offer a peaceful place...
Care Provided by Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 52 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home 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
Group / Owner
- Colten Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Elena Barna (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Visiting
- There are no specific visiting hours at Abbey View; all that is asked is that you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.
Parking
- Parking is available on site at Abbey View, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home Reviews (97)
Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home has 97 reviews.
I was struck by the warm welcome I received in reception and throughout the home. The staff in their distinct uniform to indicate their roles, are a very united team who treat a resident with dignity, make them feel nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you felt such a warm welcome from the moment you arrived, and that the kindness and professionalism of the team stood out to you. Creating a supportive, respectful environment where residents feel truly cared for is very important to us, so your comments mean a great deal.
My mother has been at Abbey View for 1 year this week and we couldn't be happier. Her health has improved no end now that she is receiving all the care and support that she requires. Not only is she well fed and watered but the activities keep her fit, healthy and engaging with the world. I truly recommend Abbey View.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It has been wonderful to have your mother as part of our community over the past year. Knowing she's thriving, staying active, and enjoying life means a great deal to us all. Your recommendation is really appreciated.
There are no complaints, all the staff were so kind, understanding and supportive, and I thank them all with respect and gratitude. They put me back together. Thank you
My mother came to Abbey View in April 2023 and settled wonderfully during the eleven months she had with you. From the first time we visited, we have been treated with care, kindness and friendship. Mum became increasingly fond and used to care, nursing and activity staff alike and was able to share important aspects of her long and happy life with people who really listened so well. As a family, we can not thank all the staff enough, particularly in their support and care of us in her final week with you. You are just a super, super team.
The whole team at Abbey View are efficient, calm and caring. The purpose-built home is comfortable with great rooms and several comfortable spaces for social interaction. The nursing staff are both responsive and proactive in monitoring my mother's health. The activities coordinator is inventive and committed. All very good.
The level of care and support our whole family received during a very difficult and emotional time was truly outstanding. My mother-in-law could not have received better care. The whole staff team were so thoughtful, gentle and understanding. It is clear that the home is incredibly well led cultivating a team ethic which is second to none. We cannot thank you all enough for your professionalism and kindness.
Abbey View ticks all the boxes and fully merits its grading as 'excellent' on all counts. It is well-run. Without exception the staff are kind, competent and enthusiastic and always helpful. I cannot find fault with Abbey View. Its fees are money well spent, I cannot say more.
From the moment I first visited Abbey View, I knew it was an amazing place for Mum to stay. Every member of staff is so friendly and helpful in every way. My sister and I think the same. Cleanliness is pristine - in fact, more like a five-star hotel. Everywhere smells fresh. The room Mum is in is perfect and always clean and tidy. Her clothes well looked after and she always looks so nice when we visit. We know Mum is now safe and secure and that is peace for us. I know Mum does not eat much, but what we have seen of the food is amazing!
Abbey View provided Dad with the care he needed and as his needs grew, so did the support he received from the staff. Nothing was too difficult. As a family, we were kept informed and were able to help Dad make informed decisions. Obviously, we rather would not need the services provided or Dad to have been in care but I could think of no better place for him to have lived when that level of care was required.
My 3-month stay here has been excellent. The staff are always pleasant and happy to help. There have been some entertainment group activities. My ongoing situation is uncertain but if I need permanent residential care I would be very happy to reside at Abbey View. My appetite isn't good hence the slightly reduced rating.
This nursing home is providing homely and yet professional care for our friend. We really have nothing but praise for all that happens at the home. We are welcome whenever we call. The "coffee shop" is a particular boon. It is never smelly or unkempt. We have another friend who has been in Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home for two years and he is equally lovingly cared for.
As a nurse, I am very aware of all aspects of the care of older people. My mother has been a resident at Abbet View for over a year, and her care has been really excellent. During her "well days", she has been looked after with a "light" touch, and on her frail day, she has been cared for with impressive attention to detail. All the staff I have had contact with have been great.
A short service was needed for respite care. From the very start, the welcome and support could not have been better. As the recipient, I was made welcome from first contact. The assessment was deep and took into account my needs, social, medical and emotional. From the start, and now four weeks in, the support I have been given has been excellent at all times. And my wife has been supported equally well. My stay is short-term, but if needed, I would happily stay here.
Our experience here has been excellent, everybody has been very friendly and helpful and the whole atmosphere is very cheerful.
A very friendly atmosphere with all the staff being very helpful. A lovely place.
My Mother was a resident at Abbey View for over 7 years. She was beautifully cared for throughout that time. The home was always clean and fresh. The staff were fantastic and caring. The staffing ratio in my experience was very good. Many of the staff were long-serving members which indicates the apparent good morale. During her final illness, my Mother could not have been cared for better and she was given a huge amount of time and care by all the staff. Abbey View and especially the Staff were fantastic.
Very friendly and comfortable.
Helpful staff. Comfortable room.
My stay has been a lovely experience - staff very helpful and pleasant and very kind always.
I did not want my partner to go into a nursing home as I wished to look after him. I realised that it was becoming difficult and with the help of my partner's son we chose Abbey View - the best decision ever made. My partner is very happy, so, therefore, I am too.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 September 2023Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 09 Jul 2026
More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...
- 18 Feb 2025
A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...
- 18 Feb 2025
Colten Care has trained 32 team members as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to help colleagues maintain and improve their work-life balance. Colten Care has prioritised the training as part...
There are no upcoming events for Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home.
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Elena leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have any questions or queries.

Becco is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident, through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.
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