England

Rated:OutstandingNursing

Abbey View

Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4HG

01935813222

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

29 June 2023

Provider

Colten Care (1993) Limited

Beds

52 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, none are the same and 6 are lower.

2 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2016
GoodJul 2019
OutstandingSept 2023

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2023.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding and 4 Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Abbey View

Abbey View is a nursing home in Dorset, providing care for people living with life-limiting neurological conditions. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Abbey View provides personal and nursing care to up to 52 people across two floors in purpose-built premises. The home specialises in supporting people living with life-limiting neurological conditions. At inspection, 44 people were using the service.

The home has developed an excellent partnership with a local hospice, working collaboratively to provide staff with up-to-date training tailored to people's individual care needs. This approach has resulted in outstanding care and support, with people achieving an excellent quality of life. The provider has supported several people with specialist care, ensuring their health and wellbeing are well-managed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 September 2023

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has en-suite bedrooms, lounge areas, a café, salon and garden.
A minibus is available for trips in the local area.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 52 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DT9 4HG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 27 September 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 June 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 4 July 2019: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Abbey View's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbey View, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbey View, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Abbey View's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees