Here at West Abbey in Yeovil, we provide high quality 24-hour nursing and residential care for older people, including those with dementia in our innovative Memory Lane Community. Alongside this, we also have a facility for younger people who are living with physical disabilities.

Dementia Care

'Memory Lane' utilises a careful blend of skills and techniques developed by leading experts in the field of dementia care, incorporating person-centred design in its use of colour and cues to help individuals navigate through the home, whilst thoughtful interior design features, such us adapted crockery and tableware assists with reminiscence. Communities are broken up into separate units with a family feel so people can feel safe and comfortable. Care is focused on independence, dignity and choice, with a person-centred approach. Staffing levels reflect the needs of residents, and people living with dementia are offered a range of activities to help preserve life skills, support interactions and retain a sense of purpose and selfhood.

All of our luxurious rooms are wheelchair accessible and have en-suite facilities. Alongside this, residents have access to our onsite hairdresser, physiotherapy treatment and a variety of entertainment and activities organised by our activities team, such as gardening, baking and regular outings.

West Abbey partnered with Life Circles in 2012, which was was a two-year collaborative project aimed at supporting the life-long creativity of older people living in care settings, through innovative, imaginative and inspiring community dance practice.

We are always happy to discuss how we can meet your care needs, so why not give us a call and arrange a visit to experience West Abbey for yourself?

Our 'Paying to live in a care home' guide is designed to try and help you understand more about the funding options available and what to consider when choosing a care home.

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Types of care

We always aim to deliver bespoke care to those who live at our home. We tailor our services to meet the unique requirements of each person and in a way that celebrates their individuality, whilst also helping residents to maintain as much independence as possible and treating them with dignity at all times.

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Nursing care

Residential care

Dementia care

Respite / Short stay

Services for under 65

Read our brochure 'Enriching the lives of people living with dementia' for more information on our support.

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Read our brochure 'Providing great quality care and wellbeing' for more information on how we're here to help you and your loved one.

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Facilities

Day trips

Internet access/wifi

Laundry

Nutritious & delicious menus

Amenities on site

Access to kitchen facilities

Activity classes

Day trips

Exercise classes

Care duration

Accept direct referrals

Accept referrals from local authorities

Long-term placements

Respite and short stays

Accommodation

Double rooms

Electric profiling bed

En-suite toilet

Furnished rooms and own furniture welcomed

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Our Team

The dedicated and experienced team are passionate about providing quality care to each individual living at the home.

Gordon Collins

General Manager

My name is Gordon and I am the General Manager at the lovely West Abbey Care Home

I have been a qualified nurse since 1997 and have worked and managed in both the Health Service, and private health care.

I passionately believe that a smile can change a day, and seeing our residents and relatives smile and laugh is my driving force. Making every day the best day for residents and relatives is incredibly important to me.

I count myself very lucky indeed to lead a team at West Abbey who I know are equally as committed to making a difference to the lives of those who live with us as I am, and I am proud to have them all on the journey with me.

When I am not at West Abbey; I am probably to be found working on one of my allotments, where I grow a multitude of flowers and vegetables, if I am not there, I will be maintaining my classic car and getting oily, much to the annoyance of my wife Claire.

I live not far away, in Dorset and I feel blessed to be living in the beautiful West Country and able to work at such a fantastic facility as West Abbey.

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Our staff are like family

At Barchester, we’re cultivating an environment where you’ll have more than just a career – you’ll have a family.

Our people

Barchester’s Charitable Foundation distributes over £150,000 per year to individuals and small community groups/charities across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Life at West Abbey Care Home

Ensuring that we deliver high quality care to those we support isn’t our only priority here – we also want to offer excitement and, most importantly, to ensure that everyone feels at home. That is why we employ trained staff who are committed to delivering a stimulating activities programme and nutritious cuisine, which are supplemented by services and facilities that are designed to make life here as pleasant as possible.

Food & Nutrition

Our fantastic catering team are always on hand to prepare tasty and nutritious food with fresh, seasonal produce that is cooked to the highest of standards.

Food & Nutrition at West Abbey Care Home

Activities & Events

Our varied activities programme reflects the dedication of our skilled staff, who bring a certain uniqueness to the home, which can&apost be found anywhere else.

Life at West Abbey Care Home

Care & Facilities

Our home is equipped with a number of facilities and features that serve to enhance the lives of those we support.

Care & Facilities at West Abbey Care Home

What people say about us

West Abbey Care Home in Yeovil

CQC Overall rating

Good

28 March 2023

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Your next steps to finding care

Our team are here to help you when you are ready to talk about the care and support you need. Please call our team to arrange a visit and come and take a look around our home.

Call our team

Call our team for more information about our care home and to arrange a visit. Phone lines are open 8am-8pm

01935 574964

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We'll be happy to answer your questions about the next steps for moving into our care home. Send us a message online

Download a brochure

Download our brochure to find out more about life in our care home

Our fees and contract

We want to be as transparent as possible about how we charge for the different services we provide as well as what's included in our contract.

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