Sunnymeade

Helliers Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1LJ

0146063563

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 September 2021

Provider

Agincare (Somerset) Limited

Beds

50 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 7 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and none are lower.

5 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 2016
GoodMar 2018
GoodSept 2021

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 Agincare (Somerset) Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 Sunnymeade

Sunnymeade is a 50-bed residential care home located on Helliers Close in Chard, Somerset. The home is operated by Agincare (Somerset) Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. It holds a Good CQC rating, with the most recent inspection completed in September 2021.

The home's location in Chard places it within the wider Somerset area in the South West, offering access to local services and amenities. As a medium-sized facility, Sunnymeade provides residential care with specific expertise in supporting individuals with dementia alongside general elderly care and services for younger adults with care needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Sunnymeade, 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 Sunnymeade, 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 Sunnymeade'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