Wellington and Longforth House
Residential care home in Wellington, Somerset
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- 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
Wellington and Longforth House is a care home on Longforth Road in Wellington, Somerset. It provides residential and respite care, with dementia care as a core focus. It supports people aged 65 and over who have a dementia diagnosis or other care needs, and it has 43 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission lists its client groups as dementia, older people, younger adults and mental health.
The home describes itself as a close-knit community with a family-style feel, where residents are looked after by staff with relevant experience and qualifications. Its own materials say the care team is central to the support it provides. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2021 report, with Good grades for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led questions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 June 2021 · Last inspected 19 May 2021
Inspectors found the home has improved since its last inspection and is now rated good, with its management team acting quickly on shortfalls and strengthening its quality systems. Staff were described as knowledgeable and supportive, with people's choices respected, meals and health needs well managed, and relationships with family and friends encouraged. Infection control during the pandemic was handled well, though the report raises no specific concerns.
- Quality management systems have been improved and leaders act promptly to address shortfalls
- Staff have sound training and support, understand the Mental Capacity Act, and deliver person-centred care
- Infection control kept the home clean and people safe during the pandemic
- Activities, life history work and communication support tailor care to each person's interests and needs
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
- Ambulance station about 200 m away
- Fire station about 350 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
78 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 | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Wellington and Longforth House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wellington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Wellington Stroke Club
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Blackdown Support Group
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Age UK Somerset
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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