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Wessex House

Wessex House is a care home with nursing in Somerton, run by Somerset Care Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in June 2022 (last checked 1 June 2022). It has 56 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people, people with a sensory impairment and younger adults.

  • Care home with nursing

21-25 Behind Berry, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7PB

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 4 years ago (1 June 2022)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Up from Requires improvement, 17 September 2019.

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Last checked by CQC: 1 June 2022.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 4 years ago (1 June 2022)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (17 September 2019)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (17 September 2019)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (17 September 2019)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 4 years ago (1 June 2022)

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Understanding this rating

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This rating is from June 2022. That is more than 2 years ago. A service can change a lot in that time, for better or worse. CQC decides when to inspect again.

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Earlier ratings

Overall ratings this service had before, newest first. These are CQC’s own earlier ratings.

About this service

Type of care
Care home with nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people, Sensory impairment, Younger adults
Number of beds
56
Nursing care
Yes, nurses are on hand
Registered since
6 June 2014
Local council area
Somerset

Who runs it

Provider
Somerset Care Limited
Brand
BRAND Somerset Care
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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