SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home
Residential care home · Wellington
Fiennes House, 31 Drakes Park North, Wellington, TA21 8SZ
Run by The Royal School for the Blind
- GoodCQC · Jan 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds12
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01823 661529
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 January 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-139666223
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home
SeeAbility’s Fiennes House Residential Home supports adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities, including younger adults and people with sensory impairment. SeeAbility also supports autistic people and those who may have sight loss through its wider services.
The organisation’s support is aimed at helping people build friendships, enjoy activities, develop independence and pursue employment. Its broader work includes self-advocacy, supported employment and accessible eye-care pathways for people with learning disabilities or autism. Fiennes House is therefore part of a provider focused on both residential support and wider life opportunities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wellington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes PlaceWellington | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wellington and Longforth HouseWellington | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Covenant Care - The WheelhouseWellington | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Linden House Nursing HomeWellington | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nynehead CourtWellington | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by The Royal School for the Blind
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeeAbility - Fir Tree Lodge Residential HomeTadley | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Heather House Nursing HomeTadley | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| SeeAbility Fairways Residential Care HomeAldershot | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Denecroft Residential HomeGuildford | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Surrey ViewsLeatherhead | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - The WillowsLeatherhead | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential HomeSeaford | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Applewood Residential HomeSeaford | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support linked to sight-loss needs
- Supported employment programmes
- Focus on ambitious independent lives
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities, autism or sight loss
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Fiennes House, 31 Drakes Park North, Wellington, TA21 8SZ
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Questions families ask
How much does SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home whether it takes residents funded by Somerset council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.