Moorlands Residential Home
Residential care home · Merriott
2 Moorlands Road, Merriott, TA16 5NF
Run by Ritzi Care Homes Ltd
- GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds16
- Type of careResidential
- Phone014 607 4425
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 December 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Moorlands Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-11313699805
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Moorlands Residential Home
Moorlands Residential Home provides 24-hour residential care for older people, including those living with dementia. The grade II listed former farmhouse has 14 single rooms and one double room, with en-suite facilities in every room and adapted bathrooms for residents who need them.
Residents have freshly prepared meals, a dedicated activities coordinator, outings, sitting rooms and landscaped grounds. Fresh vegetables are grown on site where possible, and special diets including diabetic and vegetarian diets are catered for. Visiting specialists provide hairdressing and chiropody services. Three freshly prepared meals are made each day as part of the home’s practical approach to daily living.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Merriott
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Careford Lodge LimitedMerriott | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The OrchardsCrewkerne | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Burnworthy HouseSouth Petherton | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| La FontanaMartock | 5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Vaughan Lee HouseIlminster | 5.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Ritzi Care Homes Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardell HouseBristol | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Grade II listed farmhouse
- Fresh vegetables grown for meals
- Dedicated activities coordinator
Ask about
- The home offers residential care without nursing
Suits: Older people seeking a small residential home
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
2 Moorlands Road, Merriott, TA16 5NF
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Questions families ask
Does Moorlands offer single and double rooms?
Yes. They have 14 single rooms and one double room, with ensuite toilet and washbasin facilities.
How many meals are provided each day?
They provide three freshly prepared meals each day, with breakfast, an evening snack, morning refreshments and afternoon tea also available.
What activities and outings are available?
A dedicated activities co-ordinator provides varied daily activities and arranges outings. Hairdresser visits and in-house chiropody services are also available.
Can residents stay at Moorlands for the rest of their life?
Usually. Once a permanent resident is accepted, they aim to offer a home for life unless specialist nursing care or hospitalisation is required.
How much does Moorlands Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Moorlands Residential Home 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.