Dimensions Somerset The Saplings

The Saplings Wiltons Orchard, Fons George, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA

01823275725

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 October 2021

Provider

Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Dimensions Somerset The Saplings

Dimensions Somerset The Saplings is a residential care home in Somerset. Details of the most recent CQC findings for the service are set out below.

The home does not consistently maintain systems to protect people from infection risks. Staff do not always use personal protective equipment correctly or follow government guidance on infection control. There are concerns about staffing levels, with insufficient staff deployed to effectively meet residents' needs.

Risk assessments are not always completed, and guidance is not always provided to keep people safe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 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 3SA

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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 1 February 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 October 2021.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 3 August 2019: Good
CaringPublished 3 August 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 3 August 2019: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

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

Read Dimensions Somerset The Saplings'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 Saplings, 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 Saplings, 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 Saplings'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