Hazelwell Lodge
Care home in Ilminster, 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Hazelwell Lodge is a 50-bed care home in Ilminster, Somerset. It is registered to provide care to older people and was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Families choosing Hazelwell Lodge can be confident that the home has been assessed as providing safe, effective and caring support, with responsive management and strong leadership.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
15 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
Hazelwell Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 10.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SUMMERVALE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ilminster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Crewkerne and District University of the Third Age
Advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal…
The Henhayes Centre
Providing activities to keep the elderly fit, healthy & interacting with others, including our Tuesday Events, Knitting & Computers for stimulation, companionship & entertainment. PhysioFit, Yogo,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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