Dimensions Somerset Selwyn House

Selwyn House, 52 Southway Drive, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3ED

01935479143

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 May 2018

Provider

Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Dimensions Somerset Selwyn House

Selwyn House is a residential care home in Somerset run by Dimensions, offering short stay and assessment placements rather than long-term residency. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Selwyn House provides short stay opportunities and emergency assessment placements for up to eight people at a time, though at inspection 18 people were using the service for regular short stays or assessments. The home accommodates residents across two areas, one for people with more complex needs and another for more able individuals. Each person has a personalised bedroom with their belongings during their stay.

Staff communicated with residents through verbal interaction, observations and responses, capturing the views of those who could not verbally express themselves.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 June 2018

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; Domiciliary care service
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA21 3ED

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 26 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 May 2018.

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

Read Dimensions Somerset Selwyn 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 Dimensions Somerset Selwyn House, 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 Selwyn House, 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 Selwyn 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