Dimensions Somerset The Old Police House

The Old Police House, Catch Road, Nunney, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4NE

01373863068

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 May 2022

Provider

Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2018
GoodJun 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 9 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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.

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 Dimensions Somerset The Old Police House

Dimensions Somerset The Old Police House is a residential care home in Somerset, providing personal care to adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Dimensions Somerset The Old Police House is a residential care home providing personal care to five people, with capacity for up to eight. The service supports individuals with learning disabilities and autistic people in a safe, respectful environment.

At the time of inspection, staff demonstrated their commitment to supporting residents' independence, dignity, and choice. The home was observed to be meeting key principles around providing appropriate support, delivering quality care, and fostering a positive culture that values the people it serves.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 June 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA11 4NE

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 17 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 May 2022.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 18 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 18 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 18 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Dimensions Somerset The Old Police 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 The Old Police 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 The Old Police 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 The Old Police 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