Rouse

40 High Street, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QA

01823698460

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 October 2018

Provider

Allerton C&S SW Limited

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodDec 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 Allerton C&S SW Limited runs in England.

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 Rouse

Rouse is a small residential care home in Somerset, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

This residential care home supports up to three people with learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. At the time of inspection, two people were living there. Staff provide accommodation alongside personal care as an integrated service.

The home was rated good at its previous inspection, and this assessment found the service continued to meet that standard. Inspectors found no evidence of serious risks or concerns during their visit and ongoing monitoring of the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 December 2018

Specialist Care

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

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA7 0QA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment; Services for everyone.

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 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 October 2018.

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

Read Rouse'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 Rouse, 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 Rouse, 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 Rouse'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