Daneswood Care Home

Cuck Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RD

01934843000

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 April 2023

Provider

Appleford Limited

Beds

17 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2017
Requires ImprovementDec 2019
GoodMay 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 3 times 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 Appleford Limited runs in England.

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 Daneswood Care Home

Daneswood Care Home is a residential care home in Somerset, providing care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home supports up to 17 people with learning disabilities and autism, with 15 residents at the time of inspection. The service operates across three separate areas, with staff considering compatibility when determining living arrangements. People receive person-centred care tailored to their individual needs and interests.

Staff use detailed plans to guide support when residents become anxious or upset, helping them manage these situations effectively. While the home's size is larger than typically considered ideal for person-centred care, the service demonstrates commitment to respecting residents' dignity, choices and independence, enabling them to pursue their interests and maintain connections with their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 May 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Accommodation is arranged in three houses with kitchenettes, lounges and en-suite bedrooms, alongside larger shared activity spaces.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 17 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS25 1RD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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: Good.

Rating report published 26 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 3 December 2019: Good
CaringPublished 3 December 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 3 December 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Daneswood Care Home'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 Daneswood Care Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Daneswood Care Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Daneswood Care Home'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