Moorlands Residential Home
Care home in Merriott, 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
Moorlands Residential Home provides residential care for 16 people in Merriott, Somerset. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2022 report).
The home is situated in the centre of Merriott, within walking distance of local shops and services. It is owned and managed by Ian and Helena Darbyshire, who also operate Drake Nursing Home in Plymouth.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 December 2022 · Last inspected 15 November 2022
Inspectors found that people at Moorlands Residential Home were content with their care and spoke well of the staff. Residents appeared relaxed and comfortable, were able to keep their own routines and make everyday choices, and had private single rooms. Medicines were handled safely by trained staff, and the report notes enough staff to meet people's physical needs.
- Staff were described by residents as caring, and care was tailored to each person's needs and choices
- Medicines were managed safely by staff who had received specific training
- People's privacy and dignity were respected, with every resident having a single room
- The provider had audits, meetings and satisfaction surveys in place to monitor and improve standards
- Parts of the building would benefit from refurbishment, though new providers had started making improvements
- Opportunities for people to take part in activities were limited at the time of the inspection, although a new activity worker had been recruited
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 February 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
3 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 |
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Local health safety net
Moorlands Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 7.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SYMPHONY SOUTH HEALTHCARE, 1.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Merriott
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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The Henhayes Centre
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Community Transport South West Ltd
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Yeovil Day Centre and Community Meals Service
To provide social day care to the elderly and infirm within Yeovil through the provision of hot meals and social activities.
Geranium Trust
Geranium Trust offers friendship & support to less fortunate & disadvantaged members of society including the elderly, people with Special Educational Needs & those living with loneliness &…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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