Linden House Nursing Home

Linden Hill, Lower Westford, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0DW

01823667711

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

23 December 2020

Provider

Mrs S C Joyce

Beds

34 beds

About Linden House Nursing Home

Linden House Nursing Home is based in Somerset and offers both personal and nursing care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Linden House provides personal and nursing care for up to 34 older people in a large property with a modern extension. Accommodation is arranged over two floors with passenger lifts for accessibility. During the inspection, staff demonstrated strong infection control practices, having received appropriate training.

They were observed using personal protective equipment correctly and in accordance with current guidance to minimise risks to residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 January 2021

Specialist Care

Older 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 34 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA21 0DW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 13 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 December 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Linden House Nursing Home'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 Linden House Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Linden House Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Linden House Nursing Home'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