Care home

Frith House

Care home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

Somerset Care

Frith House

Care home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

Operated by Somerset Care

CQC Outstanding83 beds
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
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.
AddressSteart Drive, Burnham On Sea, TA8 1AA
Beds83

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About

Frith House is an 83-bed care home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, operated by Somerset Care. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with the most recent report published in 2026. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and responsiveness, and Outstanding for caring and leadership.

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Weston General Hospital6.4 miles
Pub or bar250 m
  • Fire station about 750 m away

Straight-line distances. 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 CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

107 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime34%
Anti-social behaviour26%
Criminal damage & arson8%
Public order7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Somerset pays care homes.
YearCouncil 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

Frith House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 6.4 miles away. The local GP practice is SYMPHONY NORTH HEALTHCARE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Weston General Hospital · 6.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
SYMPHONY NORTH HEALTHCARE · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Burnham-on-Sea

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Vision North Somerset

Advice to help reduce poverty for individuals; Support Service at local hospital; Befrienders to reduce social isolation; Clubs to provide peer support; Home visitors to help with correspondence…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165364)
Charity

The Brains

The Brains support people living with dementia, their carers and older people through cognitive stimulation, brain-health workshops, carer support, social activities and community events. Services…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1211680)

Part of Somerset Care

Frith House is one of 23 homes run by Somerset Care 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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