Harbour Healthcare
Oak Lodge Care Home
Nursing home in South Somerset, Somerset
Operated by Harbour Healthcare
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
Oak Lodge Care Home is a residential and nursing care provider operated by Harbour Healthcare in South Somerset. The home offers care for up to 47 residents, including specialist dementia support, and accepts both permanent residents and those requiring respite care. It is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
The home is situated in a village setting in the South West of England. Oak Lodge provides 24-hour care and support to older people, with qualified staff delivering residential, nursing and dementia-specific services tailored to individual needs.
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Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,250 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Somerset usually pays £805 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £445 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £912 |
| 2025 | — | £805 |
| 2026 | £1,250 | — |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Oak Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 12.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ARIEL HEALTHCARE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Somerset
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Geranium Trust
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How much does care at Oak Lodge cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01460 207090.
Part of Harbour Healthcare
Oak Lodge Care Home is one of 24 homes run by Harbour Healthcare 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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