Somerset Care
Field House
Care home in Shepton Mallet, 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.
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About
Field House is a 39-bed residential care home in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, operated by Somerset Care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2020).
The home provides residential care, specialist dementia support and nursing care for people seeking to live with appropriate assistance in a care setting. It accepts residents with varying needs, including those managing physical disabilities, learning disabilities and dementia.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 March 2020 · Last inspected 12 February 2020
Inspectors visited Field House Care Home, a residential home for older people (including a dementia-focused area), in February 2020 and rated it good, the same as at its previous inspection. The report describes staff as kind and confident in protecting people's dignity, with person-centred care plans, good links to outside organisations and open ways for people and relatives to give feedback.
- Staff were described as kind and confident in supporting people with dignity and in recognising and responding to possible abuse
- Care plans were person-centred, and people were supported to take part in decisions and keep up relationships and activities
- Medicines were managed safely, risks were assessed with guidance for staff, and recruitment checks were in place
- Governance systems were in place to spot errors, and the provider worked in partnership with local organisations
- Staffing levels were felt to be insufficient at times by people and staff
- Mobility assessments for people using specialist equipment were not completed in line with published guidance or the provider's template
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 June 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 750 m away
- Fire station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
85 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 | — |
- 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
Field House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 15.7 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shepton Mallet
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Norton Radstock U3a
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Part of Somerset Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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