Somerset Care
Croft House
Care home in Williton, 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
Croft House is a 67-bed residential care home run by Somerset Care, located in Williton, Somerset. The home provides residential care, specialist dementia care and nursing care to support older people and those with complex needs to live as independently as possible.
The Care Quality Commission rated Croft House Good overall in its 2023 report. The home was rated Good for safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership, though effectiveness was rated as Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 March 2023 · Last inspected 8 March 2023
Inspectors found that people at Croft House, which cares for up to 67 people across four areas, were relaxed with staff and felt well cared for, with staff described as friendly. People could make choices about their daily routines, and staff respected those choices. Inspectors noted that people did not always receive proactive reassurance, and that staffing levels were sufficient but not always used effectively, an issue the provider had already identified.
- People felt safe at the home and with the staff who supported them.
- Medicines were given safely by senior staff who had been trained and assessed as competent.
- Staff worked well with local professionals, and the home had strong links with the local community.
- The registered manager and provider had effective systems for monitoring quality, and responded openly to feedback and complaints to improve care.
- People did not always receive proactive support and reassurance from staff.
- Staff were not always deployed effectively, although the provider had identified this and was working on improvements.
- Inspectors recommended that the provider make practical training in good dementia care available to all staff.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 400 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
36 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 | — |
- 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
Croft House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 13.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST SOMERSET HEALTHCARE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Williton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Minehead Dementia Action
Aims:To support people living with dementia and those who care for them across our local community of Minehead. To provide friendly social activities, events, information and opportunities to…
Part of Somerset Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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