Dimensions Somerset Ashbury

Ashbury, Six Acres Close, Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD

01823274677

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 August 2019

Provider

Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Dimensions Somerset Ashbury

Dimensions Somerset Ashbury is a residential care home in Somerset, providing personal care and accommodation for people with learning disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Dimensions Somerset Ashbury is a residential care home providing personal care and accommodation for up to eight people with learning disabilities. Seven people lived at the home at the time of inspection. The service applies principles focused on enabling residents to live full lives with control, choice and independence, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 September 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA1 2BD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 14 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 August 2019.

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

Read Dimensions Somerset Ashbury'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 Dimensions Somerset Ashbury, 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 Dimensions Somerset Ashbury, 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 Dimensions Somerset Ashbury'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