Middle Path

58 Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG

0146072707

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

11 July 2025

Provider

Autism Unlimited Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Middle Path

Middle Path is a residential care home in Somerset, run by AutismWessex for autistic people and those with other complex needs. Full details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Middle Path, run by AutismWessex, is a residential care home for up to four autistic people or those with other complex needs, with accommodation in a main house and an attached annexe. Inspectors carried out a responsive assessment following concerns raised about safety and leadership, and found the service was performing well overall, rated Good.

People said they felt safe and happy, and relatives and professionals praised staff as kind, patient and compassionate. Confidence in management had improved considerably since a new manager took over, and communication with relatives had strengthened, which families hoped would continue.

Source: CQC assessment, 11 July 2025

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Middle Path, 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 Middle Path, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Middle Path'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