South Cary House
Residential care home · Castle Cary
South Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7ES
Run by Sutton Veny House Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds23
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01963 350272
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- South Cary House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-812681808
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About South Cary House
South Cary House supports older people through residential care in Castle Cary, with nursing and end-of-life care also highlighted in its service information. The Grade II listed Georgian house accommodates up to 23 residents, with spacious en-suite rooms, emergency call systems and private telephones. Residents may bring furniture to create a familiar room.
Daily life includes arts and crafts, music, gentle exercise and gardening, with activities shaped around different interests and abilities. Meals are cooked on site, alternative choices and special diets are available, and residents can dine in the dining room, sun room or their own room. Rooms have a 24-hour emergency call system.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Castle Cary
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary BrookCastle Cary | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Weavers LodgeCastle Cary | 0.4 miles | |||
| Highfield House Residential Care HomeCastle Cary | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Dimensions Somerset The MaplesCastle Cary | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Blackberry HillCastle Cary | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Sutton Veny House Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Veny HouseWarminster | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Grade II listed Georgian house
- Up to 23 residents
- Activities include gardening and music
Ask about
- Rooms have a 24-hour emergency call system
Suits: Older people needing residential or end-of-life care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
South Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7ES
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Questions families ask
How many residents can South Cary House accommodate?
It caters for up to 23 residents, with spacious private rooms that exceed the minimum standard of 12 square metres.
Do rooms at South Cary House have en-suite facilities and emergency call systems?
Yes. Each room has en-suite facilities, a 24-hour emergency call system and a private telephone.
Can residents choose where they eat at South Cary House?
Yes. Residents may dine in the dining room, sun room or their own room, with alternative choices and special diets catered for.
Who prepares the food at South Cary House?
Chef Donna designs and prepares the menus with support from her trained team, with an emphasis on nutritional and balanced meals.
How much does South Cary House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask South Cary House 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.