Dimensions Somerset The Brambles

The Brambles Six Acres Close, Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD

01823334039

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 December 2021

Provider

Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Dimensions Somerset The Brambles

Dimensions Somerset The Brambles is a residential care home in Somerset, providing personal care for people with a learning disability, physical disability or autism. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

The Brambles is a residential care home providing personal care for up to seven people who have a learning disability, physical disability or autism. Seven people were living at the home during the inspection.

The home supports residents with respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence, with good access to local communities. Staff work to ensure people with learning disabilities and autistic people receive appropriate support tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 February 2022

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: 7 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 5 February 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 December 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 2 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 2 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Dimensions Somerset The Brambles'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 The Brambles, 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 The Brambles, 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 The Brambles'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