Wellington and Longforth House
Residential care home · Wellington
Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RH
Run by Wellington Care (Somerset) Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds43
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01823 663667
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 June 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Wellington and Longforth House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-121657409
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Wellington and Longforth House
Wellington and Longforth House offers residential, respite and day care for people over 65 with dementia or similar support requirements. Care programmes are developed around personal needs, interests and abilities, while independence, privacy and dignity remain central.
Short-term care and day care can help someone become familiar with the setting before a permanent move. The activities programme includes visiting entertainers, dancing and board games. Families and friends are welcome to visit, and residents are encouraged to continue hobbies or explore new interests where practical.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wellington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential HomeWellington | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Drakes PlaceWellington | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Covenant Care - The WheelhouseWellington | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Linden House Nursing HomeWellington | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nynehead CourtWellington | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential, respite and day care
- Activities include dancing and aerobics
- Families are welcome to visit
Suits: People over 65 needing dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RH
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Questions families ask
Is Wellington House suitable for people over 65 needing respite or day care?
Yes. They specialise in residential, respite and day care for people over 65 with dementia or similar care support requirements.
Can I try respite or day care before choosing permanent care?
Yes. Respite and day care can provide an opportunity to see what Wellington House offers before deciding on a permanent move.
Does Wellington House accept publicly funded residents?
Yes. They welcome both residents who self-fund and those receiving financial support.
How much does Wellington and Longforth House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Wellington and Longforth 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.