East Court

Doctors Hill, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1AR

01749673122

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 May 2023

Provider

Orchard Vale Trust Limited

Beds

17 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2017
GoodNov 2019
GoodJul 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Orchard Vale Trust Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

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 East Court

East Court is a residential care home in Somerset, providing support across several settings on the same site. It is registered to care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection appear below.

East Court provides residential care to 17 people with learning disabilities and autistic people across three settings: a main house, garden house, and self-contained flat. Staff support residents to pursue their interests and maintain choice and control over their daily lives, working in the least restrictive way possible. The service demonstrates person-centred care practices, with policies and systems in place to support this approach.

While the service size exceeds what is typically considered ideal for delivering fully person-centred support, inspectors found that residents received individualised care aligned with their needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 July 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite Rooms

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.

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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: 17 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA5 1AR

Registered care categories

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 6 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 28 November 2019: Good
CaringPublished 28 November 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 28 November 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read East Court'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 East Court, 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 East Court, 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 East Court'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