Learning disability care homes in Somerset

Updated

Somerset has 74 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 58 Good and 9 Requires improvement. 6 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

74on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good58
  • Requires improvement9
  • Not yet rated6
  • 87% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care85% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Somerset on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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74 learning disability care homes in Somerset

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Wilton House

Run by Cream Holdings (Taunton) Limited

Upper High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PX
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Wilton House supports people with complex physical and learning disabilities through residential care shaped around independence and autonomy. It forms part of Cream Care’s South West provision, which offers bespoke residential and supported living services for people with diverse needs.

The referrals team assesses each person’s requirements and agrees a care programme with the individual, representatives and wider circle of support.

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Ashleigh House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

20 Chip Lane, Taunton, TA1 1BZ
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities and epilepsy, Ashleigh House provides a residential setting in Taunton for up to eight people. The home also supports physical disabilities and cerebral palsy, with registration for care without nursing.

Voyage Care offers residential homes, supported living and community support, with pathways shaped around individual needs and circumstances.

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Bridgwater Court

Run by Community Therapeutic Services Limited

42 Market Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EP
GoodCQC · Dec 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 12 residents in Bridgwater, run by Community Therapeutic Services Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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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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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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Street Farm

Run by Lightsky Group Operations Limited

Street Farm, The Street, Draycott, Cheddar, BS27 3TH
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 11 residents in Cheddar, run by Lightsky Group Operations Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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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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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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Apple Tree House

Run by Achieve Together Limited

243a Berrow Road, Berrow, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2JQ
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Apple Tree House provides residential support for younger adults with learning disabilities and related complex needs. The service sits within a specialist care and education organisation that also supports autistic people, people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and additional support needs.

A person-centred planning framework considers identity, wellbeing, relationships, aspirations and independence…

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Barley House

Run by Peace of Mind Healthcare Ltd

49 Buckland Road, Taunton, TA2 8EW
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 2 residents in Taunton, run by Peace of Mind Healthcare Ltd. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Bendalls Farm

Run by Lightsky Group Operations Limited

Bendalls Farm, Green Ore, Wells, BA5 3EX
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 10 residents in Wells, run by Lightsky Group Operations Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Bridge House (Somerset)

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

2 Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA1 2DS
GoodCQC · Mar 2025
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Supporting eleven adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy and mental health needs, Bridge House (Somerset) provides residential accommodation in Taunton. The home is also registered as a group home and residential care home, with its small scale suited to adults needing structured support for complex circumstances.

The service focuses on each person’s needs, values and preferences.

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Catherine House

Run by Forward Support Care Ltd

131 Hamilton Road, Taunton, TA1 2EP
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Catherine House provides long-term residential care for adults with learning disabilities in a five-bed home in Taunton. Support is built around the people who live there, helping residents pursue daily goals, appointments and activities in a familiar setting.

The home describes a typical day through shared meals, town visits and games such as Uno, while individual routines reflect each person’s preferences.

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Chard Manor

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Tatworth Road, Chard, TA20 2DP
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Chard Manor provides residential care and support for ten young adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and high care needs. The service also supports sensory impairments and epilepsy, and has experience supporting people following a traumatic brain injury.

As a registered care home without nursing, Chard Manor offers a home-based setting for people with complex needs rather than a general older-person care service.

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Cherry Trees

Run by National Autistic Society (The)

28 Berrow Road, Burnham On Sea, TA8 2EX
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

For older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities, Cherry Trees offers a residential care setting registered without nursing. Its listing is associated with the National Autistic Society, whose wider work includes support, guidance and advice for autistic people and their families.

The wider organisation also provides training, accreditation and consultancy for professionals and organisations.

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Covenant Care - The Wheelhouse

Run by Covenant Care Support LLP

Linden Hill, Lower Westford, Wellington, TA21 0DW
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Covenant Care supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders through supported living and residential services. Its approach centres on individual needs, helping people make choices and build independence in their own environment.

The service combines 24-hour person-centred support with access to education, vocational training and community activities.

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Crimson Hill Support Limited

Run by Crimson Hill Support Ltd

The Bungalow, The Elms, Curry Rivel, Taunton, TA10 0JD
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 1 bed
  • Learning disabilities

Crimson Hill Support Limited helps people with learning disabilities and complex social care needs to live in their own homes or with their families. The service supports people across Somerset and North Somerset, including those seeking meaningful activities, stronger independence and greater choice in everyday life.

Its support model focuses on enabling decisions rather than directing them.

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Daneswood Care Home

Run by Appleford Limited

Cuck Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, BS25 1RD
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 17 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Daneswood Care Home supports adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities in a residential setting, including people with severe autism and complex medical needs. One-to-one support focuses on choice, autonomy and purposeful daily life.

The home is arranged across three separate houses with kitchenettes, comfortable lounges, communal activity areas and personalised en-suite bedrooms.

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Dimensions Somerset Ashbury

Run by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

Ashbury, Six Acres Close, Roman Road, Taunton, TA1 2BD
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Dimensions Somerset Ashbury provides residential support for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities. Dimensions also supports autistic people, people with behaviours of distress and people with complex health needs across its specialist care services.

Its Individual Service Funds, called “Your Support Money”, allow the person receiving support to direct how their budget is used while Dimensions manages the money.

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Dimensions Somerset Jasmine

Run by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

Jasmine, Dod Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 8BZ
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

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

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Somerset?

74 learning disability care homes in Somerset are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Somerset are rated Outstanding?

Wilton House.

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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