Agincare
Critchill Court
Residential care home in Frome, Somerset
Operated by Agincare
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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
Critchill Court is a purpose-built care home in Frome, Somerset, run by Agincare. It offers residential and dementia care, including a dedicated dementia suite that provides a safe and secure setting. The home sits away from the main road on the south-westerly side of the town, and its bedrooms have ground-floor access to the garden and courtyard.
Residents can personalise their rooms with their own furniture and photographs, and can use the lounges, dining areas, on-site salon and enclosed gardens, which include a lawn, vegetable patches and flower beds. Meals are home-cooked using locally sourced ingredients, and activities include themed restaurant evenings, arts and crafts, quizzes and visiting musicians. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings for all five key questions.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Fire station about 950 m away
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
180 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Critchill Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 11.5 miles away. The local GP practice is FROME MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Frome
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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St Johns Honeypot Day Centre
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Maple Grove Community Day Centre
Community Day Centre for the Elderly
Midsomer Norton & Radstock Dial A Ride
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Part of Agincare
Critchill Court is one of 85 homes run by Agincare 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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