Camelot House & Lodge
Nursing home in Wellington, Somerset
Operated by Camelot Care (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.
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About
Camelot House & Lodge is a nursing and dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, and has provided care since 2005. It has 90 registered beds across two buildings, Camelot House and Camelot Lodge, which accommodate 62 and 28 residents respectively. The communal areas were designed with dementia in mind, with an open layout over two floors, clear signage and a conservatory. Residents have use of four gardens, including a sensory garden, which can be seen from inside the home and overlook the Blackdown Hills. Bedrooms are single and en suite, and residents are encouraged to personalise them.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2020 report. It also rated all five key questions Good: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
78 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Camelot House & Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wellington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Wellington Stroke Club
Provide services to members with post strokes. Social activities, meetings. outings,physiotherapy, speach therapy, advice and companionship.
Blackdown Support Group
The Blackdown Hills is a very rural area on the Devon/Somerset border with poor transport links. We aim to connect people to their communities, alleviate isolation and improve health and…
Age UK Somerset
The objects of the charity promote the well-being of older people within the area of the administrative county of Somerset and the unitary authority area of North Somerset.The charity has the…
Part of Camelot Care (Somerset)
Camelot House & Lodge is one of 5 homes run by Camelot Care (Somerset) 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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