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SouthlawnsSomerset

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Rated:GoodResidential

Southlawns

Highfield Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0JJ

01458443635

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 August 2019

Provider

Somerset Care Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 1 is lower.

2 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2017
GoodOct 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Somerset Care Limited, which runs 21 care homes in England: 4 rated Outstanding, 16 Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Southlawns

Southlawns is a residential care home in Somerset, providing personal care without nursing to older people, with day visits also available for social activities. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Southlawns is a residential care home providing personal care without nursing to 39 older people, with capacity for up to 40 residents. The home also welcomes some people during the day for social activities. Residents reported feeling happy and safe at the home.

While medicines were administered safely to residents, the management of medicines overall was not always secure. Most risks to residents had been identified with appropriate mitigation strategies in place, though some staff training and guidance was lacking for people with specific health conditions. The provider and management team conducted regular audits to identify concerns and drive continuous improvement in the quality of support offered.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 October 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA16 0JJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 31 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 August 2019.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Southlawns'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 Southlawns, 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 Southlawns, 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 Southlawns'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