St Chads House

Withies Lane, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3 2JE

01761413173

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 May 2023

Provider

Orchard Vale Trust Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodJun 2018
GoodJun 2023

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

Run by Orchard Vale Trust Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

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 St Chads House

St Chads House is a residential care home in Bath and North East Somerset, offering personal care for autistic people and those with learning disabilities. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

St Chads House provides personal care for up to 4 autistic people and those with learning disabilities. The service is set out over two floors in a converted domestic property, with residents having level access to a communal lounge, kitchen-diner and large garden.

The home supports people to access the respect, equality, dignity and independence that enables them to participate in their local communities. Staff work to ensure residents have genuine choice and control over their daily lives and activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 June 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite Rooms

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA3 2JE

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: Good.

Rating report published 21 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 1 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 1 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read St Chads 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 St Chads 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 St Chads 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 St Chads 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