The Dene Lodge - Minehead
Residential care home · Minehead
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6BQ
Run by Hazelgate Ltd
- GoodCQC · Aug 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds39
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01643 703584
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 August 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Dene Lodge - Minehead
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-139134336
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Dene Lodge - Minehead
The Dene Lodge provides residential care for older people, with specialist support for residents living with dementia. Its main building dates from 1890 and has been extended to include Rachel’s House, a smaller setting with six ensuite rooms and an alternative communal area.
Across the two buildings there are 33 ensuite rooms, communal spaces and dedicated dining areas. Residents can move from the dining room to a secure balcony and garden while remaining in a safe environment. The kitchen prepares home-cooked meals and provides nutritional support at mealtimes. Rachel’s House offers six additional ensuite rooms for people who may find larger buildings overwhelming.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Minehead
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster Lodge Residential HomeMinehead | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - MineheadMinehead | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Golden Gorse Residential Care HomeMinehead | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glen LynMinehead | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Winsor Nursing HomeMinehead | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Historic 1890 main building
- Six-room Rachel’s House
- Secure balcony and garden
Suits: People with dementia needing a smaller care setting
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6BQ
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Questions families ask
Does the home offer a smaller care setting?
Yes. Rachel’s House is a dedicated care facility with six ensuite rooms and an alternative communal area, designed as a gradual step into care.
Do the rooms have ensuite bathrooms?
Yes. The home has 33 rooms, all with ensuite bathroom facilities, plus communal spaces and dedicated dining areas.
What activities support do residents receive?
Four dedicated activities coordinators provide group or one-to-one activities and engagement, according to residents’ preferences.
Are staff trained to support people with dementia?
Yes. Care staff are trained in dementia care, first aid and Positive Behaviour Support.
How much does The Dene Lodge - Minehead cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Dene Lodge - Minehead 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.