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Drakes PlaceSomerset
Rated:GoodResidential

Drakes Place

Taunton Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8TD
01823662347
Care Type

Residential Care

Last Inspection

3 April 2025

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

26 beds

About Drakes Place

Drakes Place is a residential care home in Somerset, providing support across three houses for adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and autistic people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Drakes Place is a residential service across three houses, supporting up to 26 adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and autistic people. The CQC rated the service Good overall, finding a strong learning culture, enough well-trained staff, and effective systems for monitoring safety and quality of care.

Inspectors found staff knew people well and delivered personalised, kind and consistent care that respected choice and independence. People and relatives spoke positively about feeling safe and happy, and visiting professionals praised the person-centred approach. Leaders and staff shared a culture built on listening, learning and trust.

Source: CQC assessment, 3 April 2025

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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Location

Taunton Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8TD

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Drakes Place

CQC overall rating

Good

Last inspection: 3 April 2025

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