Elderly care homes in Somerset

Updated

Somerset has 157 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 57 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 8 Outstanding, 123 Good and 15 Requires improvement. 11 homes are not rated yet. Somerset council paid on average £1,135 a week for a residential care place and £1,082 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Somerset (198)

Somerset at a glance

157on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding8
  • Good123
  • Requires improvement15
  • Not yet rated11
  • 90% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care69% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Somerset are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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157 elderly care homes in Somerset

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Dunkirk Memorial House

Run by The Royal British Legion

Minehead Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3BT
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 90 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Care home with nursing for 90 residents in Taunton, run by The Royal British Legion. Supports dementia and older people.

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Halcon House

Run by Somerset Care Limited

Hamilton Road, Taunton, TA1 2EP
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 20 residents in Taunton, run by Somerset Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Castle House Nursing Home Limited

Run by Castle House Nursing Home Limited

Castle Street, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, TA11 6DX
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 57 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Castle House Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing, residential, palliative, respite and short-stay care in a family-run setting. It supports older people and younger adults, with care shaped around individual needs and daily wellbeing. A dedicated Well Being team organises crafts, pamper mornings and trips out, alongside entertainers and seasonal celebrations.

Meals are freshly prepared by the home’s chefs and can accommodate dietary needs and…

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Chelston Park Nursing and Residential Home - Chelston Gardens Dementia Nursing Home

Run by Chelston Park Nursing And Residential Home Limited

West Buckland Road, Wellington, TA21 9PH
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2026
  • Nursing
  • 86 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Chelston Park Nursing and Residential Home provides dementia nursing care and residential support for older people in a purpose-built home. The setting is planned around dementia needs, with staff supporting informed choices, personalised care plans and participation in daily life.

Five dedicated activities staff and an activities coordinator organise visiting entertainers and in-house sessions, including arts and crafts and physiotherapy.

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Cooksons Court

Run by Somerset Care Limited

Cooksons Orchard, Yeovil, BA20 2FT
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2026
  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Care home with nursing for 65 residents in Yeovil, run by Somerset Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Frith House

Run by Somerset Care Limited

Steart Drive, Burnham On Sea, TA8 1AA
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2026
  • Residential
  • 83 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 83 residents in Burnham-on-Sea, run by Somerset Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Grovelands

Run by Somerset Care Limited

45 Grove Avenue, Yeovil, BA20 2BE
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2025
  • Residential
  • 61 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 61 residents in Yeovil, run by Somerset Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Heron House Residential Home

Run by Heron House Residential Home Limited

Heron Drive, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5HA
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Heron House Residential Home supports older people with residential care, dementia care and help for physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its wider care offer includes respite, palliative and day care, with support for medication, meals and housekeeping.

The home has 19 en-suite ground-floor rooms, communal lounges, dining space and gardens with level paths.

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Dimensions Somerset The Maples

Run by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

The Maples, Catherine's Close, Castle Cary, BA7 7HP
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 6 residents in Castle Cary, run by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Glastonbury Care Home

Run by Brunelcare

Pike Close, Off Sedgemore Way, Glastonbury, BA6 9PZ
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Glastonbury Care Home provides 24-hour nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia, in a quiet cul-de-sac setting. Its registered service covers dementia, older people and younger adults requiring nursing care.

The home has day rooms for family privacy, gardens, on-site food preparation and organised activities. It is operated by Brunelcare, a charity and not-for-profit provider with care homes and other support services.

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Highfield House Residential Care Home

Run by Highfield House Residential Care Home Limited

High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AN
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Elderly care

Highfield House Residential Care Home provides person-centred residential care for older people in a Grade II listed country town house in Castle Cary. Residents receive support with daily living while being encouraged to retain independence, choice and confidence.

The home offers day and respite care, freshly prepared meals shaped around individual tastes and dietary needs, and care plans developed with residents and families.

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Northfield House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Tower Hill, Willliton, TA4 4JR
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Northfield House supports adults with autism and learning disabilities, including people with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and physical disabilities. The NAS-accredited residential home supports up to 11 adults and focuses on independence, meaningful daily life and person-centred care.

Support plans can help residents develop daily living skills, join activities at home and in the local community, and work towards personal goals such as moving into…

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Oaktree Court

Run by Ross Healthcare Limited

Middle Green Road, Wellington, TA21 9NS
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 56 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Oaktree Court provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a former mansion set within 14 acres of Somerset countryside near Wellington. The home supports residents recovering after hospital stays, living with complex health needs or requiring end-of-life care.

Registered General Nurses provide round-the-clock nursing care, while the activities team creates a varied calendar of events and outings.

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Rowden House

Run by Somerset Care Limited

2 Vallis Road, Frome, BA11 3EA
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 39 residents in Frome, run by Somerset Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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St Georges Care Home

Run by Mrs Karen Ann Tills

17 Wilton Street, Taunton, TA1 3JR
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

St Georges Care Home provides residential care and day care for people over 65, with an activities programme designed to support mental stimulation as well as physical care. The home organises chair-based exercise, arts and crafts, visiting musicians and other events through an activities coordinator who works with residents individually and in groups.

Each potential resident receives an assessment covering mobility, medical conditions, mental…

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The Knoll Nursing Home (Yeovil) Limited

Run by The Knoll Nursing Home (Yeovil) Limited

33 Preston Road, Yeovil, BA21 3AE
GoodCQC · Nov 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 47 beds
  • Elderly care

The Knoll Nursing Home provides long and short-term residential and nursing care for older and frail people, alongside respite, convalescent, palliative and adult day care. Its nursing service operates 24 hours a day and includes post-operative support, chronic illness care and terminal illness support.

Bedrooms can be personalised with cherished belongings, while communal areas, private gardens and a specially adapted minibus support…

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The Lodge

Run by R.J. Homes Limited

18 Huntspill Road, Highbridge, TA9 3DQ
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 12 residents in Highbridge, run by R.J. Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Orchards

Run by Amica Care Trust

Orchard Lane, Crewkerne, TA18 7AF
GoodCQC · Dec 2022
  • Nursing
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Twenty-four-hour nursing care in a purpose-built home supports older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment or mental health needs. The Orchards also offers residential, respite and end-of-life care within a setting designed around individual routines.

Residents have access to private gardens and a community-focused setting in the heart of Crewkerne.

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Tidings

Run by Tidings Care Homes Ltd

1 Irnham Road, Minehead, TA24 5UD
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Dementia
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 13 residents in Minehead, run by Tidings Care Homes Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and eating disorders.

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Ashley House - Langport

Run by South West Care Homes Limited

The Avenue, Langport, TA10 9SA
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 25 residents in Langport, run by South West Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Somerset?

157 elderly care homes in Somerset are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in Somerset are rated Outstanding?

Dunkirk Memorial House, Halcon House, Castle House Nursing Home Limited, Chelston Park Nursing and Residential Home - Chelston Gardens Dementia Nursing Home and Cooksons Court, and 3 more on this page.

How much does a care home cost in Somerset?

Somerset council paid on average £1,135 a week for residential care and £1,082 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,797 and £1,332. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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