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Care homes in Chard

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There are 6 care homes in and around Chard on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,250 a week, while Somerset usually pays £805. The largest is Gillingham Grange, with 66 beds.

care homes
6
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
100%
typical residential fee
£1,250/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Somerset council pays
£805/wk

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Chard

Care homes in Chard (6)

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5 in Chard, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Distance
Eleighwater HouseGood · Mar 2024On request811.0 mi—1.9 mi
Gillingham Grange—On request6611.5 mi—1.3 mi
Oak Lodge Care HomeGood£1,2504712.2 mi—1.0 mi
SunnymeadeGood · Sept 2021On request5011.6 mi—0.5 mi
Sunnyside Care HomeGood · Oct 2017On request1412.0 mi—1.2 mi
Yew Tree Cottage Residential HomeGood · May 2026On request711.3 mi—1.8 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Chard in numbers

100% of Chard’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Chard costs about £1,250/week, while Somerset’s published usual rate is around £805/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £445/week (about £23,140/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 5 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,250
Somerset usual weekly rate (2025)£805
LargestGillingham Grange (66 beds)
Most recently inspectedYew Tree Cottage Residential Home (February 2021)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 3 · Respite 1
Average house price, Somerset (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£281,571
Good5
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Chard£1,250/wk
  • Nursing, Chard£1,250/wk
  • Dementia, Chard£1,250/wk
  • South Somerset average£1,349/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Somerset usual rate£805/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across South Somerset. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Somerset's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Somerset

The average house price in Somerset is £281,571, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£281,571
Detached
£459,097
Semi-detached
£289,125
Terraced
£233,473
Flats & maisonettes
£135,680

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Chard

Chard is a market town in South West England with a notably older population — over a quarter of residents are 65 or above. If you're drawn to a well-established retirement community in a quieter, rural setting with decent everyday amenities, it's worth a closer look.

  • High Retirement Community
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
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).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 73% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

66 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime32
  • Shoplifting9
  • Public order6
  • Anti-social behaviour5
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Chard

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Community Transport South West Ltd

To meet un-served social needs in South Somerset, Mendip and Sedgemoor by providing high quality support to voluntary and community sector organisations and, where appropriate, through direct…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118417)
Charity

Yeovil Day Centre and Community Meals Service

To provide social day care to the elderly and infirm within Yeovil through the provision of hot meals and social activities.

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (258663)
Charity

Geranium Trust

Geranium Trust offers friendship & support to less fortunate & disadvantaged members of society including the elderly, people with Special Educational Needs & those living with loneliness &…

8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1176738)

Showing groups across South Somerset.

Chard: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Mortons Pharmacy Chard Holyrood Street (0.6 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Deprivation ranking
2–9 out of 10
Where the 9 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Chard

  • St Margaret's Somerset Hospice - Taunton · 11.8 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Chard

Sources: NHS organisation data (ODS); English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Chard a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Chard

Chard suits people seeking a slower pace of life and a place where older residents are the norm rather than the exception. The town has the services and social spaces you'd need for day-to-day living, though you'll want to check how close family or carers can be, and whether the local care-home provision meets your needs. It's not a flashy destination, but it's a genuine retirement area with solid foundations.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Local GPs and pharmacies serve the town; for specialist treatment or emergency care, you'd rely on hospitals in the wider South West.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area was 66 offences in early 2026, with violent crime, shoplifting and public order as the main categories — fairly typical for a market town, though worth weighing against your own comfort level.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about how far family members live, and whether your support network can visit or help regularly.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check current care-home fees in Chard against the national average for your type of home and level of need; rural South West fees vary widely.
  • Transport: The town has bus links to nearby centres; rail access depends on your specific location within Chard and the wider county. Many residents find a car useful, though the town centre is reasonably walkable.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in the area; take time to visit and compare what's available locally.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Two parks and two allotments offer outdoor space; the town has four restaurants and cafés plus six pubs and bars for socialising.
  • Community: Look for local lunch clubs, memory cafés or social groups linked to care homes or the wider community — these are often key to staying connected.
  • Climate: South West England is milder and wetter than much of the UK, with cooler winters; dress warmly and expect rain.

Things to weigh up

  • Older population is the norm: With 25.4% of residents aged 65+, Chard is well above the national average, which is reassuring for retirement but means services and social spaces are geared to that age group.
  • Crime mix: While the total is modest, violent crime is the most common category recorded, so ask directly about safety in any care home you visit and in the neighbourhood where you'd live.
  • Rural location: Limited public transport and distance from major hospitals mean you'll need to plan ahead for non-emergency health needs and be confident that family or paid support can help with trips out of town.

Questions about care homes in Chard

How many care homes are there in Chard?

There are 6 care homes listed in and around Chard on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Chard cost?

Care homes in Chard range from around £1,250 per week, with averages of £1,250 for residential, £1,250 for dementia, £1,250 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Chard compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Chard is about £1,250 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Chard are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

5 of the 6 care homes in and around Chard are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Chard?

Homes in and around Chard offer dementia (3), residential (3), nursing (1), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Chard?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Chard:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Chard

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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