Springside

71 Halcombe, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2DU

0146066340

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 May 2023

Provider

All Seasons Care Homes

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
GoodMar 2018
Requires ImprovementJul 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2023.

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 All Seasons Care Homes 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 Springside

Springside is a residential care home in Somerset, offering a homely and supportive environment where residents are treated with genuine warmth and respect. The surrounding area provides a welcoming backdrop for everyday life, with the team at Springside dedicated to making sure everyone feels comfortable and valued. Families considering care here can take comfort in knowing that the people who work at Springside are committed to building real relationships with those in their care.

Springside provides personal care to up to 8 people in a large family home in a residential area, though there were 5 residents at the time of inspection. The service supports people with mild to moderate learning disabilities, with most residents able to carry out their own personal care with prompting and support from staff. The home is situated in a residential community setting designed to enable people to access local facilities and maintain independence in their daily lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 July 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA20 2DU

Registered care categories

Learning 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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 4 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 May 2023.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 20 March 2018: Good
CaringPublished 20 March 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 20 March 2018: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

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

Read Springside'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 Springside, 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 Springside, 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 Springside'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