Eastbury House
- Care home
- 23 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- Sherborne, Dorset, South West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
2 months
since the latest rating was published.
87 of 99
rated care homes in Dorset are rated Good, like this one.
Eastbury House: inspection record
Rated Good in September 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 1 September 2026 (assessment visit 26 July 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
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.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Outstanding
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
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.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question Good. At this assessment the rating has remained good
This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this. -
Caring
Outstanding
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has changed to outstanding.
This meant people were truly respected and valued as individuals; and empowered as partners in their care in an exceptional service.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has changed to good.
This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Stacey Witt
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)5 inspection reports, latest 18 April 2018. Latest assessment published 1 September 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 04655558 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Dorset Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Dorset Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01305 221016, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Dorset Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Eastbury House provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Eastbury House as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Eastbury House have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 23 beds at Eastbury House.
- When was Eastbury House last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Eastbury House was published on 1 September 2026.
- Who runs Eastbury House?
- Eastbury House is run by Eastbury House (Sherborne) Limited.
- What is Eastbury House's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 1 September 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01935 812132
- Address
- Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BZ Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G The Hayes Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Rawleigh House Good, 0.3 miles away
- O Abbey View Outstanding, 0.4 miles away
- G Garden House Good, 0.5 miles away
- G The Evergreens Lodge Good, 0.6 miles away