The Russets
Nursing home in Sandford, North Somerset
Operated by St Monica Trust
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
The Russets is a nursing home in Sandford, North Somerset, providing care for older people and younger adults with nursing and dementia support needs. The home has 105 registered beds and also supports people with physical disabilities. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 January 2021 · Last inspected 14 December 2020
Inspectors found that this home supports older people, including those living with dementia and those needing nursing care, across several houses. People and their families spoke warmly about the patience and kindness of the team, and visiting professionals said staff understood residents well and tailored support to each person. Staffing allowed people to be supported at their own speed, usually by familiar carers they trust.
- Medicines are handled safely and on time, supported by improved systems, extra staff training and closer monitoring.
- Care plans and risk assessments are more detailed, current and tailored to each person's needs and preferences.
- Staff understand the signs of abuse, and people and staff feel that safeguarding concerns are taken seriously and acted on.
- Infection prevention and control is followed, with ongoing checks against best practice guidance, and staff report better support and morale under the registered manager.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 North Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £683 |
| 2025 | £748 |
What North Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Russets is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 5.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WINSCOMBE SURGERY, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sandford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Congresbury Community Transport
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Vision North Somerset
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Part of St Monica Trust
The Russets is one of 9 homes run by St Monica Trust 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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