Care Homes in Bridgwater
Bridgwater has 11 CQC registered care homes. 9 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 7 of the 11 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Bridgwater at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Bridgwater, to help you judge the options below.
- Somerset Council pays, residential care: £805 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
- Care home beds filled across Somerset: 85%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71
- People aged 75 and over: 81,600. Rising to 97,500 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 353 beds.
- Who pays, across Somerset (estimate): 35% council, 44% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 10,500. Rising to 13,600 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 21,600. Rising to 33,700 by 2035, up 56%
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Setting up an assessment and meeting the cost in Bridgwater
The assessment that starts the process
Almost every move into residential care begins with an assessment of need, free of charge and available to anyone who appears to require care and support, regardless of income. The practitioner will look at washing, dressing, eating, medication, mobility and safety at home, and at how much a relative has been absorbing without help. What comes out of it is a written record that becomes the yardstick for every home you then consider. Having it in hand before any visit turns a general worry into a concrete list of requirements.
Where the council fits in
Once eligible needs are agreed, a financial assessment establishes who pays. Capital above the national threshold means funding a placement privately, while people below it receive a contribution towards the weekly fee, and a property is set aside in certain circumstances, for instance where a partner continues to live in it. Both assessments are arranged through Somerset Council adult social care, which also commissions and reviews funded placements. Where health needs are substantial, ask separately about NHS continuing healthcare, which is decided on clinical grounds.
Making sense of the weekly figure
Fees differ from home to home and from room to room within the same building, shaped by room size, whether there is an ensuite and the level of support required each day. Ask for the fee in writing, with a clear statement of what falls outside it, since hairdressing, chiropody, outings and newspapers are usually extra. Ask how often fees are reviewed, what notice is given of a rise, and what happens if savings drop towards the threshold while someone is living there.
Choosing between the Bridgwater homes and what to check
Reading the reports rather than the labels
Nine homes here hold a Good rating, one is at Requires Improvement and one has not yet been inspected, which normally follows recent registration rather than signalling a problem. Because the collection is small, reading every report is realistic. Look at the caring and responsive sections, where inspectors describe how staff speak to people and how the home responds when someone becomes distressed. Check the inspection date as well, since a home judged some years ago may have a different manager and a different feel today.
What to watch during a visit
Try to call in more than once and at different hours. Late afternoon is often the most honest time to see a home, when the morning routine is long finished. Watch whether staff greet residents in passing rather than only while carrying out a task, and whether people who cannot move easily are still included in the room. Ask how long the manager has been in post and what proportion of staff have been there more than a year, because a settled team knows a person in a way no care plan records.
Matching the home to the person
Once quality is established, practical fit decides whether the placement lasts. Consider travel for the relatives who will visit most, whether a lively or a quieter household suits better, and whether diet, faith or first language need accommodating. Ask what the home does when needs increase, and what happens if nursing care becomes necessary, since all the homes here are registered for personal care rather than nursing. Name the two or three things that matter most and test each home against them.
11 care homes in Bridgwater
- Sydenham House · Frederick Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4NG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Somerset Care Limited
We at Sydenham House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Bridgwater, Somerset, providing thoughtful support for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. Nestled within the TA...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Wembdon Rise · 4 Wembdon Rise, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7QU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Wembdon Rise is a residential care home in Bridgwater, Somerset, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, including younger adults starting out in their own adult lives. We run this as a home, not a placement. The people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Branch House · Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6NW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Peace of Mind Healthcare Ltd
Branch House is a residential care home in Bridgwater. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, and we also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Rouse · 40 High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Allerton C&S SW Limited
Rouse is a residential care home in Bridgwater supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including people with visual or hearing impairment and younger adults. We also offer respite stays. We run this as a household...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Old Vicarage · Stockland Bristol, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Restcare Services (SW) Limited
We at The Old Vicarage are proud to offer warm, welcoming residential care in the heart of Bridgwater, Somerset. Our home provides thoughtful older person care and residential support in a setting designed to feel familiar, comforting, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Church Road · 1 Church Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7RQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Church Road is a residential care home in Bridgwater supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability and younger adults who need care and support through the day and night. This is a home,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Dimensions Northmead House · Northmead House, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8DD
Care home · Run by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited
Northmead House in Bridgwater, Somerset, is part of Dimensions. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, most of them younger adults, along with older people who need help with daily living. We run this as a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Minster · Mill Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
The Minster is a residential care home in Bridgwater, Somerset, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, and people with physical disabilities. Most of those living here...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Admirals Rest · 5 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LW
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Kindred Care Limited
Admirals Rest is a residential care home in Bridgwater. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We are a small home and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Rosewood Lodge & Brook House · 11-13 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rosewood & Brook House Ltd
Rosewood Lodge and Brook House provide residential care in Bridgwater for adults, including younger adults, adults with learning disabilities and autism, and people with mental health needs. We also offer planned respite stays. The people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Court · 42 Market Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Community Therapeutic Services Limited
Bridgwater Court is a residential care home in Bridgwater, Somerset, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Most of those living here are younger adults, and respite stays are part of what we do. This is a home...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Somerset, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. | £805 | £1,400 to £1,650 |
| Nursing care South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810. | £832 | £1,599 to £1,983 |
| Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665. | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Dimensions Somerset Northmead House, 12 February 2026, Not yet rated
- Rosewood Lodge & Brook House, 7 October 2025, Good
- The Old Vicarage, 7 July 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Bridgwater Court, 20 December 2017, Good
- Rouse, 6 December 2018, Good
- Sydenham House, 31 December 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Bridgwater
How many care homes are there in Bridgwater?
Bridgwater has 11 CQC registered care homes: 9 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Bridgwater?
Somerset Council pays an average of £805 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Bridgwater were inspected most recently?
Dimensions Somerset Northmead House (12 February 2026), Rosewood Lodge & Brook House (7 October 2025) and The Old Vicarage (7 July 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.
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