Somerville House

Somerville Road, Willand, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2PP

01884820811

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 January 2021

Provider

Graysar Associates Limited

Beds

30 beds

About Somerville House

Somerville House is a residential care home in Devon, providing personal care and support for older adults aged 65 and over. Further details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Somerville House provides personal and nursing care for up to 30 people aged 65 and over, with 27 residents at the time of inspection. The home has implemented robust infection prevention measures, requiring all visitors to complete health questionnaires and have their temperature taken on arrival. Lateral flow tests for COVID-19 are also offered to visitors.

The provider has invested in a well-designed visiting pod accessed directly from the garden, enabling safe visits from family and friends while minimizing contact with other areas of the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 February 2021

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilities

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Most rooms have en-suite bathrooms; all have a washbasin and television point. Facilities include internet access, on-site hairdressing and a garden.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX15 2PP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Physical disabilities.

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 24 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 January 2021.

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

Read Somerville House'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 Somerville House, 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 Somerville House, 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 Somerville House'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