Sensory impairment care homes in Somerset

Updated

Somerset has 47 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 17 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 4 Outstanding, 34 Good and 3 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

47on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding4
  • Good34
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not yet rated6
  • 93% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care83% offer elderly care
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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47 sensory impairment care homes in Somerset

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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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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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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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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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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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Avalon Nursing Home

Run by Camelot Care (Somerset) Limited

2-4 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS
GoodCQC · Sept 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Avalon Nursing Home provides nursing and specialist dementia care in a purpose-built Bridgwater home. Its en-suite rooms and dementia-friendly design are supported by communal areas arranged around gardens, creating a setting for residents with higher support needs.

Residents can use lounges and dining spaces, while activities include crafts, quizzes and keep-fit sessions.

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Beaufort House

Run by Beaufort Park Limited

7 Rectory Road, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2BY
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Residential
  • 41 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Beaufort House provides residential care in Burnham-on-Sea within Beaufort Park Retirement Village in Somerset. The home is registered without nursing and serves older people and adults needing support in a residential setting.

Families can discuss care needs and options with Agincare’s advisers, supported by detailed assessments and regular reviews.

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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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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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Drakes Place

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Taunton Road, Wellington, TA21 8TD
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Drakes Place provides residential accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities, within a wider service that also supports autism, brain injuries and complex needs. The home offers a setting where residents can receive help with daily living while retaining choice, routine and involvement in their own goals.

Support is available through Voyage Care’s residential, supported living and community pathways, with teams tailoring…

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Fir Villa Residential Home

Run by Marston Care Limited

Camel Street, Marston Magna, Yeovil, BA22 8DB
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Specialist dementia care is at the heart of Fir Villa, a residential home near Yeovil in the village of Marston Magna. The home supports older people and also provides care for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. A calm, structured and reassuring environment helps residents feel safe and understood.

Fir Villa occupies a Victorian building extended with purpose-built en-suite…

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Huish House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Huish Episcopi, Langport, TA10 9QP
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Huish House supports twelve adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities in a residential care setting in Langport. The home is a shared old house for twelve people, providing a supported environment shaped around individual needs, choices and daily independence. It is suited to adults who need residential support while living with others in a community setting.

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Hummingbird Care Home LLP

Run by Hummingbird Care Home LLP

Royston Road, Churchinford, Taunton, TA3 7RE
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

An 18-bed family-run home in Somerset, Hummingbird Care Home offers residential and respite care for older people. It also provides convalescent care, day care and domiciliary care, with a small-home setting designed around person-centred support.

Rooms include modern facilities and spacious wet rooms, with larger rooms available for couples, partners or friends.

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Kathleen Chambers House

Run by QH Kathleen Chambers Ltd

97 Berrow Road, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 2PG
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 40 residents in Burnham-on-sea, run by QH Kathleen Chambers Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and sensory impairment.

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Laural House

Run by Peace of Mind Healthcare Ltd

3 Buckland Road, Taunton, TA2 8EW
GoodCQC · Mar 2025
  • 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, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Netherclay House

Run by Netherclay House Ltd

Netherclay, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5EE
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 41 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Netherclay House provides personalised residential care, long-term stays, respite and holiday convalescence in a family-run setting. The home also includes close-care flats for residents who want support while retaining choice over daily routines and activities.

The Georgian property offers 35 rooms and five close-care flats, with grounds bordering the River Tone and views towards the Quantock Hills.

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Orchard Lea

Run by Crystal Care and Support Limited

75 Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA1 2DT
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Taunton, run by Crystal Care and Support Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Rivers

Run by Cream III Limited

Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5AY
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 17 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 17 residents in Taunton, run by Cream III Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Somerset?

47 sensory impairment care homes in Somerset are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in Somerset are rated Outstanding?

Halcon House, Cooksons Court, Heron House Residential Home and 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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