Somerset Care
Wessex House
Nursing home in Somerton, Somerset
Operated by Somerset Care
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
Wessex House is a 56-bed nursing home in Somerton, Somerset, operated by Somerset Care. It provides nursing care and specialist dementia support for older people and younger adults, including those with sensory impairment.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 June 2022 · Last inspected 20 May 2022
Inspectors found that the home, which provides personal and nursing care for older people, had made clear improvements since its previous inspection in 2019. Staff understood their duty to keep people safe, risks were assessed with actions in place, and staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs safely. People and staff spoke positively about the registered manager and the home's open, inclusive culture.
- Pressure mattresses are now checked to ensure they are set at the correct level for each person, which lowers the risk of pressure sores.
- Thickening agents are stored securely and have been removed from people's rooms.
- Guidance is in place for monitoring people prescribed blood-thinning medicines after a fall, and hoist sling records are clearer, with risk assessments where a sling is left in place.
- Regular audits of the home and of people's care help identify shortfalls, and medicines are well managed so people receive them as prescribed.
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 400 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £805 |
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Local health safety net
Wessex House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 8.7 miles away. The local GP practice is LANGPORT SURGERY, 4.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Somerset Care
Wessex House is one of 23 homes run by Somerset Care 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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