Chestnut Lodge
Nursing home in Yeovil, Somerset
Operated by Camelot Care (Somerset)
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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Chestnut Lodge is a nursing home in Yeovil, South Somerset, with 38 registered beds. It provides nursing and dementia care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with mental health needs. The home is run by Camelot Care, a South West provider with more than 25 years' experience in nursing and specialist dementia care.
Residents take part in day trips, which the home describes as part of person-centred care. Recent outings have included shopping, visits to local coffee shops, a tractor festival, a visit to Montacute House National Trust property, and a trip to a garden centre to buy seeds for the home's garden. The activities team is now planning Christmas-themed trips for the autumn and winter. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, and graded it Good for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
357 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Chestnut Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is DIAMOND HEALTH GROUP, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Yeovil
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
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 &…
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…
Part of Camelot Care (Somerset)
Chestnut 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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