Somerville House
Care home in Cullompton, Devon
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
Somerville House is a 30-bed residential care home in Cullompton, Devon. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home provides full-time residential care with an experienced management and care team.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
20 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 Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Somerville House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 13.4 miles away. The local GP practice is SAMPFORD PEVERELL SURGERY, 2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cullompton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Community Life Hub Group
The Community Life Hub Group is a social prescribing project working with both surgeries within the town and surrounding villages to help reduce loneliness, isolation or anyone just wanting a bit…
Unite - Carers in Mid Devon
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of unpaid carers who look after someone who depends on them, in the Mid Devon area, by the advancement of education, the protection of health and…
Blackdown Support Group
The Blackdown Hills is a very rural area on the Devon/Somerset border with poor transport links. We aim to connect people to their communities, alleviate isolation and improve health and…
More care homes near Cullompton
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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