The Dene Lodge - Minehead
Residential care home in Minehead, 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
The Dene Lodge is a residential care home on the outskirts of Minehead, a seaside resort in Somerset that is a gateway to Exmoor. The home has 39 registered beds and specialises in supporting people living with dementia. Its rooms are en suite. The home describes personalised care, a dedicated team and a range of activities intended to keep residents engaged and to support their independence and wellbeing.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2024 report, and rated it Good in each of the five key areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 750 m away
- Fire station about 700 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
75 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 | — |
| 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 |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Dene Lodge - Minehead is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 19.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Minehead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Minehead Dementia Action
Aims:To support people living with dementia and those who care for them across our local community of Minehead. To provide friendly social activities, events, information and opportunities to…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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