Daneswood Care Home
Residential care home · Winscombe
Cuck Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, BS25 1RD
Run by Appleford Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds17
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01934 843000
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 May 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Daneswood Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-122004911
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Daneswood Care Home
Daneswood Care Home supports adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities in a residential setting, including people with severe autism and complex medical needs. One-to-one support focuses on choice, autonomy and purposeful daily life.
The home is arranged across three separate houses with kitchenettes, comfortable lounges, communal activity areas and personalised en-suite bedrooms. It accommodates up to 17 residents in around 10 acres of landscaped grounds on the edge of the Mendip Hills. Transition planning is available before a move, and enquiries can come through local authorities, social workers or directly.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Winscombe
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winscombe HallWinscombe | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| NorthcroftCheddar | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenhill HouseCheddar | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The RussetsSandford | 2.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Court House Retirement HomeCheddar | 2.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- One-to-one support
- Three separate houses
- Around 10 acres of grounds
Ask about
- The home accommodates up to 17 residents
Suits: Adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Cuck Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, BS25 1RD
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Questions families ask
Who does Daneswood Care Home support?
They support adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities in a residential setting, including people with complex conditions such as severe autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, dysphagia and PEG needs.
How many residents can Daneswood accommodate?
Daneswood is a home for up to 17 residents, providing a stable environment with one-to-one support focused on choice, autonomy and purposeful living.
What accommodation does Daneswood provide?
The home has three separate houses with kitchenettes, comfortable lounges and personalised en-suite bedrooms, plus communal areas for different activities.
Can families visit Daneswood before deciding?
Yes. They can visit the individual or welcome them to Daneswood as part of considering whether the home is suitable.
How much does Daneswood Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Daneswood Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Somerset council paid on average £1,797 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.