SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home

Fiennes House, 31 Drakes Park North, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SZ

01823661529

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 January 2023

Provider

The Royal School for the Blind

Beds

12 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2015
GoodAug 2017
GoodMar 2020
GoodJan 2023

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

Run by The Royal School for the Blind, which runs 9 care homes in England: 8 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home

Fiennes House Residential Home is a residential care home in Somerset, run by SeeAbility. It provides personal care and accommodation for people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss. The CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Fiennes House Residential Home provides personal care and accommodation for up to 12 people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss. The home specializes in supporting people to maintain choice, dignity, and independence while accessing local communities. At the time of inspection, all 12 beds were occupied.

The service focuses on delivering specialist support tailored to residents' individual needs. Staff work to ensure people with learning disabilities and autism receive the personalized care and community involvement that enables them to live fulfilling lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 January 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA21 8SZ

Registered care categories

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

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 January 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 January 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 24 March 2020: Good
CaringPublished 24 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 24 March 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential 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 SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home, 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 SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home, 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 SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential 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