Bluebird Care
Bluebird Care
Home care agency in Wellington, Somerset
Operated by Bluebird Care
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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.
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About
Bluebird Care is a home care agency that provides care and support in people's own homes. Its office is in Wellington, Somerset, and its stated care focus is dementia. The agency supports older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, learning disabilities and eating disorders. Support ranges from short visits to deliver medication to overnight care, and live-in care is offered in Taunton and Tiverton, with routines built around each person's hobbies and daily activities.
Bluebird Care was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in its 2022 report, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 June 2022 · Last inspected 8 April 2022
Inspectors found that Bluebird Care, a domiciliary provider supporting around 130 people in their own homes, is now meeting the standards it previously fell short of, with the good overall rating reflecting improved oversight and monitoring. People described staff as kind, considerate and understanding of their needs, and said they felt safe with the care they received. Visit timing was the main area people said needed work, and the provider has a plan that includes recruitment and reviewing travel routes.
- Systems for checking the quality and safety of the service were newly introduced and now operate effectively, addressing previous breaches
- People said staff were kind, considerate and respectful of their privacy and dignity
- Risks were assessed, medicines were managed safely, and infection control practices protected people
- Care plans reflected people's preferences and were reviewed regularly, with people and relatives involved in planning
- Some people described the timing of their visits as erratic at times, and an improvement plan has been put in place to address this
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
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Bluebird Care will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Bluebird Care is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Bluebird Care
Bluebird Care is one of 156 services run by Bluebird Care on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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