Home care agency
Dunster Lodge Domiciliary Care
Home care agency in Minehead, Somerset
Dunster Lodge Domiciliary Care
Home care agency in Minehead, 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Dunster Lodge Domiciliary Care is a home care agency based in Minehead, Somerset, providing care and support in people's own homes. It supports older people aged 65 and over, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairment.
The agency was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, with particular strengths in caring, responsiveness and leadership, and rated Good for safety and effectiveness.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 17 December 2020 · Last inspected 11 November 2020
Inspectors found that people receiving care from this home care agency got a person-centred, reliable service from skilled staff who were matched to them, which helped people feel safe. Staff were described as well supported and motivated, and the agency adapted to new ways of working during the pandemic without disrupting people's care. People were treated with kindness and respect and were involved in decisions about their care.
- Leadership was described as exceptional, with the service consistently looking for ways to improve.
- Staff were skilled and capable, and were matched to people so that trusting relationships could form.
- Additional training and support during the pandemic meant the agency adapted without disrupting people's care.
- People were supported to make their own choices and stay in control of their lives, with the least restrictive approach used where needed.
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.
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Dunster Lodge Domiciliary Care will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Dunster Lodge Domiciliary Care is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 19.4 miles away. The local GP practice is DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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