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Rated:GoodResidential

Eastbury House

Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BZ
01935812132
Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

26 July 2026

Provider

Eastbury House (Sherborne) Limited

Beds

23 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and none are lower.

None of these nearby homes has 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

  1. GoodSept 2015
  2. GoodApr 2018
  3. GoodSept 2026

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Eastbury House (Sherborne) Limited runs in England.

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.

  • 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 Eastbury House

Eastbury House is a residential care home located in Dorset, South West. Its registered care categories include older people. The home has 23 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in September 2026. The home is operated by Eastbury House (Sherborne) Limited.

Specialist Care

Older people

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.

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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 without nursing
Registered capacity
23 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · DT9 3BZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Good.

Assessment published 1 September 2026. Assessment date recorded: 26 July 2026.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 1 September 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

The assessment took place between 28 July and 3 August 2026.

Eastbury House is a care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 23 older adults. At the time of the assessment, the home was fully occupied.

People received person-centred care from a staff team that knew them well and understood their individual needs, preferences and aspirations. Feedback from people, relatives, staff and professionals was consistently positive about the quality of care provided and the warm, homely atmosphere within the service. People were supported to make choices, maintain meaningful relationships, pursue interests and remain involved in decisions about their care and support.

The service was led by an experienced and visible management team who promoted a positive culture centred on kindness, dignity, independence and respect. Staff told us they felt supported, valued and involved in the development of the service. There was a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous learning and ensuring people achieved outcomes that were important to them.

People were supported to access healthcare services when needed and benefitted from effective partnership working with a range of health and social care professionals. Relatives and professionals told us communication was effective and that staff responded promptly to changes in people's health and wellbeing. Care was well coordinated, helping to promote positive outcomes and continuity of support.

The home was clean, safe and welcoming. Adapted equipment and facilities supported people to remain as independent as possible, and regular environmental and safety checks were undertaken to help ensure people's safety. Although some areas of décor appeared tired following the installation of a fire sprinkler system, plans were in place to redecorate and refresh these areas.

The service treated people as individuals and supported them to maintain choice and control and helped to plan for their future.

Overall, Eastbury House provided high-quality, person-centred care in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, with leaders and staff committed to continually improving the experiences and outcomes of people living at the home.

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good

Read Eastbury House'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 Eastbury House, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Eastbury House, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Eastbury House'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.

Location

Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BZ

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Eastbury House

CQC overall rating

Good

Assessment date: 26 July 2026

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