Castle House Nursing Home Limited

Castle Street, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6DX

01458223780

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

21 January 2022

Provider

Castle House Nursing Home Limited

Beds

57 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 31 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 29 are lower.

20 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

OutstandingMar 2017
OutstandingFeb 2020

Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Castle House Nursing Home Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Castle House Nursing Home Limited

Castle House Nursing Home Limited is a nursing home in Somerset, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Castle House Nursing Home provides personal and nursing care for older people and those living with dementia, accommodating up to 47 residents. The home has implemented comprehensive infection control procedures, including temperature checks, personal protective equipment protocols, vaccination status verification, and lateral flow testing for staff and visitors. A visiting policy aligned with current guidance is in place, with additional measures implemented during periods of outbreak to protect residents and staff.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 February 2022

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 57 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA11 6DX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 4 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 January 2022.

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

Read Castle House Nursing Home Limited'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 Castle House Nursing Home Limited, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Castle House Nursing Home Limited, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Castle House Nursing Home Limited'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