Burnworthy House

South Street, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AD

01460240116

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 September 2021

Provider

Somerset Care Limited

Beds

39 beds

About Burnworthy House

Burnworthy House is a residential care home for older people, located in Somerset. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Burnworthy House provides accommodation and personal care for up to 37 older people, with 33 residents at the time of inspection. People living there feel safe and well cared for, with staff described as well trained, kind and compassionate. Residents said they were always listened to and felt able to raise any worries or concerns with staff or management.

Throughout the inspection, inspectors observed friendly, warm interactions between people and staff, with team members being respectful and offering support and reassurance when needed.

The home maintains a happy, relaxed atmosphere with a wide variety of activities and social stimulation available to residents. People are encouraged to make choices about their daily lives and pursue their interests and hobbies. Staff support residents to have maximum choice and control, using the least restrictive approach possible and always acting in their best interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 October 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA13 5AD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 16 October 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 September 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Burnworthy House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Burnworthy House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Burnworthy House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Burnworthy House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees