Agincare
Sunnymeade
Residential care home in Chard, Somerset
Operated by Agincare
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
Sunnymeade is a 50-bed residential care home in Chard, South Somerset, operated by Agincare. The home provides care for older people with dementia and other residential care needs. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2021).
Residents receive a person-centred care plan and risk assessment on admission, alongside support from a dedicated care manager and care supervisor. The home operates a 24-hour on-call emergency line. As Agincare directly employs all care staff, including live-in carers, the organisation holds responsibility for their training, supervision and continuity of cover.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- 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
66 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Sunnymeade is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 11.6 miles away. The local GP practice is ARIEL HEALTHCARE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chard
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Geranium Trust
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Showing groups across South Somerset.
Part of Agincare
Sunnymeade is one of 85 homes run by Agincare 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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