The Hayes

The Hayes is a residential care home in Sherborne, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Care Dorset, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2022.

At its latest inspection, published April 2020, the CQC rated The Hayes Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Hayes has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to The Hayes include Eastbury House, Rawleigh House and Abbey View. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.