Gough House
Care home in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Operated by Weston-super-Mare Free Church Housing Association
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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Gough House is a 15-bed residential care home in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, providing care on a not-for-profit basis. The home offers residential accommodation with ensuite facilities, wet rooms, and accessible bathing facilities, and supports residents in personalising their private rooms.
Gough House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2019).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 July 2019 · Last inspected 9 July 2019
Inspectors found that people received support from staff who were attentive and respectful, and that their privacy and dignity were upheld. People were involved in planning their care, their choices and independence were encouraged, and they were supported to eat and drink in ways that suited their needs, with the food well regarded. The registered manager was visible and approachable, and communication with the service was described as good.
- Staff were described as attentive and respectful, with people's privacy and dignity protected
- People took part in care planning and decisions about their care, and their independence was encouraged
- Support with eating and drinking was tailored to individual needs, and people spoke positively about the food
- Staff understood how to recognise and report possible abuse, risks were managed, and medicines were handled safely
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 April 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 700 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
535 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 North Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £683 |
| 2025 | £748 |
What North Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Gough House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is PIER HEALTH GROUP LTD, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Weston-Super-Mare
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Weston-super-Mare Free Church Housing Association
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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