Blenheim Lodge
Residential care home · Minehead
North Road, Minehead, TA24 5QB
Run by West Somerset Home (Blenheim Lodge) Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds30
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01643 703588
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Blenheim Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-113861608
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Blenheim Lodge
For older people who need residential support, Blenheim Lodge provides person-centred care, respite stays and a daily setting shaped around choice and independence. Residents and families can participate in care planning, while privacy and dignity remain central to everyday support.
Activities change in response to residents’ requests, with a timetable that includes movement, quizzes and creative work. Bedrooms can be personalised with suitable furniture and belongings, and visitors may call at any time subject to the resident’s approval. The home has a no-smoking policy, with smoking permitted only in the designated area.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Minehead
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winsor Nursing HomeMinehead | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wyndham HouseMinehead | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Glen LynMinehead | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Golden Gorse Residential Care HomeMinehead | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| TidingsMinehead | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Resident-requested activities
- Respite stays available
- Personalised bedrooms
Ask about
- Smoking is permitted only in the designated area.
Suits: Older people needing residential support or respite
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
North Road, Minehead, TA24 5QB
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Questions families ask
What happens if a Blenheim Lodge resident becomes ill?
Their GP is called when necessary, while Blenheim Lodge staff provide initial care. If hospital treatment is needed, the home arranges transport and takes the resident's wishes into account.
Can residents bring their own furniture to Blenheim Lodge?
Yes. Residents can discuss which furniture and electrical items to bring, subject to health, safety and fire regulations. Personalising the room is encouraged.
Can visitors come to Blenheim Lodge at any time?
Yes. Visitors can come at any time of day with the resident's approval, although visits during meal times are discouraged.
Can residents come and go as they please at Blenheim Lodge?
Yes. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as they wish, but they should record when they leave and return so everyone can be accounted for.
Can residents smoke at Blenheim Lodge?
Smoking is not allowed inside, but it is permitted in the designated area at the side of the building between the car park and rear patio, subject to current government rules.
How much does Blenheim Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Blenheim Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Somerset council paid on average £1,135 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.