Nynehead Court

Nynehead, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0BW

01823662481

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 March 2020

Provider

Nynehead Care Limited

Beds

44 beds

About Nynehead Court

Nynehead Court is a residential care home in Somerset, offering care to older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Nynehead Court is a residential care home registered to provide care to up to 44 people, specialising in older people including those living with dementia. At inspection, 37 people were living at the home. The service occupies a large listed building set in extensive grounds, with accommodation provided across the original building and a modern extension.

All bedrooms are currently used for single occupancy, though some could accommodate shared occupancy. The home also provides personal care to one person living independently in The Mews, a separate property within the grounds.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 March 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing; Extra Care housing services
Registered capacity: 44 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA21 0BW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 25 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 March 2020.

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

Read Nynehead 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 Nynehead Court, 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 Nynehead Court, 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 Nynehead 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