The Glen Care Home
Care home in Shepton Mallet, 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.
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About
The Glen Care Home is a care home registered for 52 beds, situated in Shepton Mallet in the Mendip area of Somerset, South West England. Its 2024 report from the Care Quality Commission, the regulator in England, gave the home an overall rating of Good.
Each of the five key questions the regulator assesses (whether a service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) was also graded Good. Families can use these published grades as one part of their wider consideration of the home.
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
85 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 | — |
- 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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
The Glen Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 15.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 3.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Shepton Mallet
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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