SWCH Ltd
Ashley House - Langport
Residential care home in Langport, Somerset
Operated by Swch
What do these badges mean?
- 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Ashley House is a care home in Langport, a small market town in Somerset, South West England. The Victorian building stands at the end of a tree-lined avenue, close to shops, a pharmacy, a medical centre and riverside walks. The home is registered for 25 beds and provides residential care, including support for people living with dementia and for older people. Care staff are on duty around the clock, and the home offers both permanent places and shorter respite stays. Bedrooms are fully furnished with a television, many have en-suite facilities, and some overlook the garden. Residents can use lounge and dining rooms, a conservatory and a garden that is maintained through the year. A chef prepares the meals, and a Wellbeing Coordinator runs an activity calendar.
The Care Quality Commission rated Ashley House Good overall in its 2024 report, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
15 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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 |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ashley House - Langport is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 10.7 miles away. The local GP practice is LANGPORT SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Swch
Ashley House - Langport is one of 10 homes run by Swch on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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