Hazelwell Lodge

67 Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9BQ

0146052760

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

6 November 2025

Provider

Hazelwell Lodge

Beds

50 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and none are lower.

1 of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
GoodJul 2017
GoodJan 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Hazelwell Lodge runs in England.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Hazelwell Lodge

Hazelwell Lodge is a residential care home in Somerset. It provides care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Hazelwell Lodge is a 50-bed residential care home located on Station Road in Ilminster, a market town in south Somerset. The home provides care for older people, those with dementia, and individuals with mental health needs. As a medium-sized facility, it offers a balance between personalised attention and the resources of a larger establishment.

The home is situated within easy reach of Ilminster's town centre amenities and transport links. Hazelwell Lodge is operated as an independent provider. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, which means no published rating is currently available.

Families considering this home may wish to request detailed information about staffing, training qualifications, and care approaches directly from the provider.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hazelwell Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Hazelwell Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Hazelwell Lodge'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