Dunster Lodge Residential Home
Care home 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 Residential Home is a 19-bed home in Minehead, Somerset, in South West England. It provides residential care for older people, with care in the community also offered. The home describes a warm, friendly setting and says it welcomes well-behaved pets. It also runs an activity centre for older people, giving residents and their families a place to spend time together during the day. Written feedback from residents' families praises the attentive, caring support the staff team gave to residents and relatives alike. The Care Quality Commission rated Dunster Lodge Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good grades for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
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
Local crime statistics
75 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Dunster Lodge Residential Home 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.
Community & connection in Minehead
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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