The New Careford Lodge Limited
Residential care home · Merriott
Careford Lodge, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PR
Run by The New Careford Lodge Ltd
- GoodCQC · Dec 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds18
- Type of careResidential
- Phone014 607 5592
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 December 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The New Careford Lodge Limited
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-112466335
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The New Careford Lodge Limited
The New Careford Lodge Limited provides residential and short-term respite care for older people in a purpose-built home accommodating 18 residents. Its setting includes gardens, courtyards and conservatories, with rooms arranged on one level for easier access.
Every room has en-suite facilities, garden views, a private telephone line and a nurse call system with pendant. Meals are planned around residents’ preferences and can include texture-modified, fortified and allergy-conscious options. Residents can choose social dining or private room service. The home’s gardens are accessed easily from each and every room, supporting outdoor time and visits with family.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Merriott
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Residential HomeMerriott | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The OrchardsCrewkerne | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Burnworthy HouseSouth Petherton | 2.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| La FontanaMartock | 4.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wisteria House Residential Home - SomersetYeovil | 5.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Accommodation for 18 residents
- Single-level en-suite rooms
- Broad dietary provision
Suits: Older people seeking small-home residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Careford Lodge, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PR
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Questions families ask
Can they provide special diets and accommodate food allergies?
Yes. They provide medical diets such as diabetic-friendly, low-sodium, gluten-free and allergy-conscious options, as well as vegetarian, vegan, kosher and halal meals.
How many older people can Careford Lodge accommodate?
They provide purpose-built residential care and accommodation for 18 older people, with all rooms on one level and en-suite facilities.
How much does The New Careford Lodge Limited cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The New Careford Lodge Limited 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.