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The New Careford Lodge LimitedSomerset

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Rated:GoodResidential

The New Careford Lodge Limited

Careford Lodge, Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PR

0146075592

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 November 2019

Provider

The New Careford Lodge Ltd

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 25 are the same and none are lower.

21 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

GoodJan 2015
GoodMay 2017
GoodDec 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 The New Careford Lodge Ltd runs in England.

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.

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 The New Careford Lodge Limited

The New Careford Lodge Limited is a residential care home in Somerset for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent inspection findings are set out below.

The home accommodates up to 18 older people in a single storey building with en-suite rooms. At inspection, all 18 places were occupied. Residents felt safe and well cared for, describing staff as friendly and kind.

They reported feeling very comfortable and relaxed with their carers and appreciated being able to make choices about their daily lives. Staff morale was strong, creating a happy atmosphere throughout the home.

Staff had access to training and residents had confidence in their abilities. The home supported people to have maximum choice and control, with policies and systems in place to enable this. Care was provided respectfully, in accordance with each person's individual wishes and in their best interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 December 2019

Specialist Care

Older 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 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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA16 5PR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 5 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 November 2019.

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

Read The New Careford Lodge Limited'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 The New Careford Lodge Limited, 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 The New Careford Lodge Limited, 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 The New Careford Lodge Limited'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