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Stockmoor LodgeSomerset

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Rated:GoodNursing

Stockmoor Lodge

1 Nokoto Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6WT

01278434535

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

31 January 2022

Provider

Somerset Care Limited

Beds

90 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 1 is lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJun 2018
GoodOct 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Stockmoor Lodge

Stockmoor Lodge is a nursing home in Somerset, providing personal and nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Stockmoor Lodge accommodates up to 90 people receiving personal or nursing care, primarily older adults and those living with dementia. At inspection, 78 people were in residence.

The home maintains a visiting policy aligned with current guidance and regularly updates it as needed. During COVID-19 outbreaks, additional safety measures were implemented with signage displayed at the main entrance, guided by the Health Security Agency. A relative confirmed they were able to visit their family member under these arrangements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 February 2022

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.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 90 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA6 6WT

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 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 January 2022.

SafePublished 7 June 2018: Good
EffectivePublished 7 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 7 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 7 June 2018: Requires improvement
Well-ledPublished 7 June 2018: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Responsive: How are care plans, activities and complaints adapted to each resident?

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

Read Stockmoor Lodge'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 Stockmoor Lodge, 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 Stockmoor Lodge, 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 Stockmoor Lodge'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