Somerset Care
Portcullis House
Care home in Langport, Somerset
Operated by Somerset Care
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
Portcullis House is a 44-bed residential care home in Langport, Somerset, operated by Somerset Care. The home provides residential care, including specialist dementia and nursing care support for older people and those with physical or learning disabilities who wish to remain as independent as possible.
Portcullis House was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2019).
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
15 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Portcullis House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 10.5 miles away. The local GP practice is LANGPORT SURGERY, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Somerset Care
Portcullis 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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