Admirals Rest
Care home in Bridgwater, 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Admirals Rest is a 10-bed care home in Bridgwater, Somerset. The home is registered to provide personal care and nursing care for older people and people with dementia. It was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023.
The CQC found that while Admirals Rest was effective, caring and responsive, there were concerns about safety and leadership. The Safe and Well-led key questions were rated Requires Improvement, and the home was asked to make changes in these areas.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2016
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 300 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
451 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Admirals Rest is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 9.5 miles away. The local GP practice is TAUNTON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bridgwater
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Brains
The Brains support people living with dementia, their carers and older people through cognitive stimulation, brain-health workshops, carer support, social activities and community events. Services…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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