Garden House

Garden House is a residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset (DT9 4HN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Garden House

We are Garden House, a residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset. We are home to older people, and we also welcome people for respite stays when a family carer needs a break or when someone needs care for a short period. We aim for a home that feels lived in rather than run. People get up when they wake, eat food they actually like, sit where they choose and spend their days as they wish. Rooms belong to the people living in them, and we encourage families to bring in furniture, photographs and the small familiar things that make a space somebody's own from the first night. Sherborne is a good town in which to grow older and we make use of it. People here keep up with the shops, the church, their clubs and their friends, and go out with family whenever they wish. Moving into a care home should not mean disappearing from the place you have lived. Families are welcome throughout the day. We would far rather relatives dropped in casually, joined a meal and told us early when they think something is wrong than felt they were visiting an institution. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep checking our own practice against it rather than assuming it holds by itself. If you are considering a home in the Sherborne area, please come and see us on an ordinary day.

Care provided at Garden House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Garden House

Where is Garden House located?

Garden House is a residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4HN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Garden House provide?

Garden House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Garden House's CQC rating?

Garden House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Garden House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Garden House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Garden House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Garden House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Garden House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Garden House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Garden House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Garden House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Garden House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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