Worcester Lodge

30-32 Castle Road, Walton St. Mary, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7DE

01275874031

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 February 2022

Provider

Worcester Garden (No.1) Limited

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 15 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and none are lower.

12 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

Requires ImprovementJan 2017
Requires ImprovementJun 2018
Requires ImprovementJun 2019
GoodOct 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

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 Worcester Garden (No.1) Limited 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.

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 Worcester Lodge

Worcester Lodge is a residential care home in North Somerset, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Worcester Lodge accommodates up to 39 people and provides personal care for older people and those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 30 residents were living at the home. The service has implemented strong infection control procedures to protect residents and staff.

Visitors must provide evidence of vaccination status and a negative lateral flow test on arrival, and personal protective equipment is worn by staff and visitors to minimise transmission risk. The provider's visitor policy aligns with current guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS21 7DE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 1 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 February 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 19 June 2019: Good
CaringPublished 19 June 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 19 June 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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