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Admirals Rest
Residential care home in Bridgwater, Somerset
Admirals Rest
Residential care home in Bridgwater, Somerset
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Admirals Rest is an established family-run home in Bridgwater, Somerset, providing 24-hour residential care for up to 10 people. It is not a nursing home. The home supports adults aged 18 and over whose main need is a mental health condition, including people with mild learning disabilities or autistic spectrum conditions. Stays can be short or long term, with a focus on rehabilitation and a sustainable recovery pathway. The home describes its approach as recovery-oriented, person-centred and aimed at building independence and social inclusion.
The Care Quality Commission rates Admirals Rest Requires Improvement overall, in its report published in 2023. Within that, it rates the home Good for being effective, caring and responsive, and Requires Improvement for safe and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 1 March 2023 · Last inspected 18 October 2022
Inspectors found that people using Admirals Rest, a small residential service for up to six people with mental health support needs, felt safe and were satisfied with the care they received. Medicines were handled safely, staff had safeguarding training and understood how to raise concerns, and people were supported to make their own choices with the least restrictive approach. Staff described feeling well supported, and the registered manager sought people's views.
- People and their relatives reported feeling safe and satisfied with the care and support provided
- Medicines were managed safely and given as prescribed
- Staff had safeguarding training and understood how to report concerns
- Risk assessments identified risks to people's care and gave staff guidance to follow
- Environmental risks were not always managed safely
- Safe staff recruitment procedures were not being followed
- Management oversight and quality monitoring did not identify and act on the problems inspectors found
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2016
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 300 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
451 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £805 |
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Local health safety net
Admirals Rest is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 9.5 miles away. The local GP practice is TAUNTON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bridgwater
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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