Somerset Care
Cooksons Court
Care home in Yeovil, 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.
- 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
Cooksons Court is a 65-bed care home in Yeovil, South Somerset, operated by Somerset Care. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with the most recent report published in 2026.
The home was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and responsiveness to residents' needs. It received Outstanding grades for caring and for leadership and management.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- 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
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cooksons Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PRESTON GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, YEOVIL, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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 Somerset Care
Cooksons Court 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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