Vaughan Lee House

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Vaughan Lee House is a residential care home in Ilminster, Somerset (TA19 0EX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Vaughan Lee House

Vaughan Lee House is a residential care home in Ilminster. We support older people who need help with daily living, and we take respite bookings for families needing a short break or for somebody who needs a period of extra support after illness or a stay in hospital. We aim to feel like a house rather than an institution. People rise when they wake, keep their own furniture and photographs around them, choose how the day is spent and are not hurried through the parts that take longer than they once did. Mealtimes are meant to be enjoyed rather than got through, and visitors are welcome throughout the day without arranging it first. Being in a small Somerset town suits a lot of our residents, and we make sure nobody feels cut off from the people and places they know. Getting out, even briefly, does more for most people than anything that happens indoors. When a person's needs are changing we say so early and talk it through with the family rather than arriving with a decision already taken. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are considering residential or respite care in this part of Somerset, please arrange to come and look round. Visiting tells you far more than any description can.

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Common questions about Vaughan Lee House

Where is Vaughan Lee House located?

Vaughan Lee House is a residential care home in Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0EX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Vaughan Lee House provide?

Vaughan Lee House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Vaughan Lee House's CQC rating?

Vaughan Lee House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 February 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Vaughan Lee House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Vaughan Lee House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Vaughan Lee House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Vaughan Lee House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Vaughan Lee House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Vaughan Lee House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Vaughan Lee House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Vaughan Lee House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Vaughan Lee House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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