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Garden House

Garden House Rest Home, Priestlands, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4HN · View on map

Residential Care
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
InadequateRequires improv.GoodOutstanding
Safe GoodWell-led GoodCaring GoodResponsive GoodEffective Good

Inspected 10 September 2019

Beds
14
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2011

Garden House

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Key facts

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Inspected 10 September 2019

SafeGood
Well-ledGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
EffectiveGood
INSPECTED 10 SEPTEMBER 2019 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-120796639 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

8 Mar 2011

Registered with CQC

Garden House entered the official register.

10 September 2019

Rated Good overall

Inspected 10 September 2019 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 29 November 2016, rated Good

Inspected 5 August 2015, rated Requires improvement

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered8 March 2011
Registered managerMiss Melissa Anne Torkington
Council areaWest Dorset
Integrated care boardNHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults

Location

Garden House Rest Home, Priestlands, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4HNOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Garden House registered for?

Garden House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care.

How many Rooms does Garden House have?

There are 14 Single Rooms.

What is Garden House's CQC rating?

Garden House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (inspected 10 September 2019). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-120796639.

How many beds does Garden House have?

Garden House is registered for 14 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Garden House?

The registered manager is Miss Melissa Anne Torkington.

When was Garden House last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission last inspected Garden House on 10 September 2019.

Where is Garden House located?

Garden House is located in Sherborne, United Kingdom.

When did Garden House register with CQC?

Garden House first registered on 8 March 2011.

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