Somerset Care
Cary Brook
Residential care home in Castle Cary, Somerset
Operated by Somerset Care
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
Cary Brook is a 45-bed residential care home in Castle Cary, Somerset, operated by Somerset Care. It provides residential care and specialist dementia support for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2025, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 100 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
24 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 |
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Local health safety net
Cary Brook is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 11.1 miles away. The local GP practice is MILLBROOK SURGERY, CASTLE CARY, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Somerset Care
Cary Brook is one of 23 homes run by Somerset Care 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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