Care Homes for Older People in and around Shepton Mallet

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Shepton-Mallet

Average starting prices for self-funders in Shepton-Mallet Care Homes by care type. Average cost of Residential Care from 14 care homes with fees listed: £1,349 per week (1.9% below Somerset average, 2.8% above England average, 2.4% above UK average). Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 12 care homes with fees listed: £1,325 per week (4.4% below Somerset average, 1.5% below England average, 2.0% below UK average). Average cost of Nursing Care from 5 care homes with fees listed: £1,568 per week (0.7% below Somerset average, 0.6% below England average, 0.3% above UK average). Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed: £1,615 per week (0.6% below Somerset average, 1.0% above England average, 1.6% above UK average).

Q: How many older person care homes are there in Shepton-Mallet?

There are 3 Older Person Care Homes in Shepton-Mallet, including 1 Nursing Homes & 2 Residential Care Homes.

Q: Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Shepton-Mallet?

Respite Care is offered by 3 elderly care homes in Shepton-Mallet including Field House, The Glen Care Home & St Cecilia Care Home Ltd.

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Beechcroft Residential Home

75 North Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2QE

7.3 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.955 Reviews

"My father has been a resident of Beechcroft coming up to a year soon . It was a big decision for the family to put dad into care. We looked..."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 18 rooms

Beechcroft Residential Home is a boutique care home founded on the principle that every resident deserves the same level of care, kindness, and respect that one would provide for their own family members.... Read more

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Somer Valley House

Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2UD

6.6 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.938 Reviews

"The residents are well looked after, a few teething problems, but hopefully my mother-in-law has settled in well and enjoys joining in with..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,645 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Crystal Care Collection

Somer Valley House is a well-established care home in Midsomer Norton, with excellent links to nearby Radstock and the historic city of Bath. This convenient location allows residents to stay close to... Read more

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Rowan Park Care Home

South Street, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock BA3 4RA

5 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.942 Reviews

"The care our friend received in the last months of her life was exemplary. The carers & nursing staff were kind, courteous and empathetic,..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 50 rooms

Rowan Park Care Home in Radstock is a purpose-built luxury care home offering exceptional, 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care for up to 50 residents. Since opening its doors in January... Read more

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St Benedicts Nursing Home Ltd

29 Benedict Street, Glastonbury BA6 9NB

8.2 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.837 Reviews

"We are so grateful for the wonderful care and support my father in law receives at this home. The staff are incredibly kind, caring and..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner White Care Group

St Benedict's Nursing Home provides residential, nursing and dementia nursing care within two separate units. The vicarage is the nursing and residential care facility and for those with nursing needs... Read more

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Barchester Bloomfield Care Home

Salisbury Road, Paulton, Near Bath, Bristol BS39 7BD

7.8 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.8140 Reviews

70 3

"Dad spent just over 2 weeks respite care at Bloomfield after suffering a stroke. On his arrival he was warmly greeted by many staff which..."Read all 140 reviews

from £1,483 / weekSize 101 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Ideally located, Bloomfield care home offers panoramic views of the Mendip Hills, whilst providing high-quality care in four small communities on the one site. Residents benefit from a warm and cosy... Read more

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Torrwood Care Centre

Gilbert Scott Road, South Horrington Village, Wells BA5 3FB

3.4 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.776 Reviews

15 3

"I am writing this review to formally express my deepest gratitude for the outstanding care and support that my father received during his..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,508 / weekSize 82 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Torrwood is a purpose-built nursing care home for 82 people with residential, dementia and nursing care needs. With countryside surroundings and within close proximity to the pretty cathedral city of... Read more

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Glastonbury Care Home

Pike Close, Off Sedgemoor Way, Glastonbury BA6 9PZ

8.3 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.728 Reviews

"This home was so welcoming from the minute you entered the building. The staff were very friendly, they obviously enjoy their work. My..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,640 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Brunelcare

Glastonbury Care Home is a nursing home registered for sixty-four individuals. It is organised to care for older people through personalised methods and with carers experienced in carrying out dementia... Read more

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Barchester Crandon Springs Care Home

Glastonbury Road, Wells BA5 1WE

4.8 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.664 Reviews

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"Respite care such as I required following knee surgery is non-existent in the South West of England with the nearest facility being more..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Crandon Springs Care Home offers residential, respite and dementia care for older people. The dedicated team provides high-quality, person-centred care based on each resident's needs, supporting... Read more

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Cary Brook

Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary BA7 7EE

7.2 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.698 Reviews

"My experience as well as from other visitors has been that the staff working here looking after people can only be described as..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,260 / weekSize 45 rooms

Group/Owner Somerset Care

Specialising in supporting people to live well with dementia, Cary Brook in Castle Cary offers day care, respite breaks and longer-term residential and dementia care, whilst fostering a strong sense of... Read more

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Belmont Villa Care Home

58-62 Weymouth Road, Frome BA11 1HJ

9.8 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.617 Reviews

"When investigating and choosing a nursing home for my husband, we visited and read reviews many, but chose Belmont Home in Frome. My son..."Read all 17 reviews

from £1,522 / weekSize 31 rooms

Belmont Villa Care Home is a family-run home based in the charming market town of Frome, offering 24-hour nursing and respite care for individuals living in and around Somerset. Established in 1984, the... Read more

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Field House

Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 4LU

0.4 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.652 Reviews

"Field Hoyse gave the best care to my sister. Every staff member treated my sister with respect, patience and thought. The manager of the..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,260 / weekSize 39 rooms

Group/Owner Somerset Care

A long-established care home at the heart of its local community, Field House in Shepton Mallet is a beautiful old house, which has been providing residential care for over 50 years.... Read more

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Southlawns

Highfield Road, Street BA16 0JJ

9.8 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.641 Reviews

14 1

"Dad enjoyed his stay, he said lovely food 3 times a day and very kind staff. Good pece of mind for Dad's family, knowing he has been very..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,110 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Somerset Care

A long-established and much-loved care home at the heart of its local community, Southlawns in Street offers a comfortable, home-from-home environment for those seeking day care, short respite breaks... Read more

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The Glen Care Home

Shapway Lane, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet BA4 6JS

3.4 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.655 Reviews

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"My mother moved into The Glen in April 2025. We were so lucky to find such a lovely place. Mum is happy and well cared for. The nurses and..."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 52 rooms

The Glen Care Home is a 52-bed nursing home , for those over 65, with a very homely atmosphere and plenty of personal attention. The home offers nursing and residential care in a friendly and relaxed... Read more

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Whitehaven Care Home

Fosseway, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 4AU

6.9 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.533 Reviews

"My mum has been staying at Whitehaven, and I honestly couldn't be happier with the care and attention she receives. From the very..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 23 rooms

Group/Owner A R T I Care Homes Ltd

Whitehaven Care Home provides a comfortable interior and a service where every care is taken to make sure residents are well looked after and feel respected. Services are tailored to individual needs... Read more

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Fletcher House

Glastonbury Road, Wells BA5 1TN

4.9 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.550 Reviews

"My friend has been a resident at Fletcher House for over a year now. She has a collection of physical and mental health problems and I..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,175 / weekSize 57 rooms

Group/Owner Somerset Care

A long-established and much-loved part of the Wells community, Fletcher House is a dementia-specialist care home offering tailored day care, short respite breaks and longer-term residential and dementia... Read more

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Rowden House

2 Vallis Road, Frome BA11 3EA

9.8 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.539 Reviews

"My mother stayed at Rowden House for respite care. She loved having the company joining in with activities and said the staff were..."Read all 39 reviews

from £1,175 / weekSize 39 rooms

Group/Owner Somerset Care

A warm welcome awaits you at Rowden House in Frome, a former country house which has been a highly-regarded care home for many years, offering day care, respite breaks and residential care.... Read more

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Manor Farm House

Church Street, Radstock BA3 3QG

8.1 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.310 Reviews

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"Mother had to be referred by Social Services due to dementia and incontinence problems now needing full time care because of this . Sadly..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 20 rooms

Group/Owner A R T I Care Homes Ltd

Manor Farm House is an 18th century farmhouse with distinctive charm and character and situated in the middle of the ex mining village of Radstock, which has Chew Valley Lakes and the Mendips to the west.... Read more

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The Cyder Barn Ltd

The Cyder Barn, Glastonbury Road, West Pennard, Glastonbury BA6 8NH

5.6 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.038 Reviews

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"When looking for a Care home for mum we visited many places. We immediately liked the homely feel of The Cyder Barn and the welcoming..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,050 / weekSize 40 rooms

Cyder Barn is a residential care home that provides excellent care and accommodation for just 35 older people. Cyder Barn is committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of all clients while supporting... Read more

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St Cecilia Care Home Ltd

1 Hitchen Lane, Shepton Mallet BA4 5TZ

0.4 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.016 Reviews

"I have power of attorney for a friend and had to put her into care nov 2025,it was emotionally exhausting , the manager was so..."Read all 16 reviews

Size 17 rooms

Group/Owner White Care Group

St. Cecilia Care Home is a specialised residential care home caring for residents with residential dementia care needs. They are a locally owned, family business. A short distance from the centre of Shepton... Read more

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South Cary House

South Street, Castle Cary BA7 7ES

7.4 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.743 Reviews

"Organising a transition from private residence to a care home requires lots of downsizing, critical detail, pre-planning and time. This is..."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 23 rooms

Group/Owner Avon Care Homes Ltd

South Cary House is a converted Grade II Georgian house, with redevelopment having made the most of its homely qualities to benefit older people with care needs. The focus is on quality of life at... Read more

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Highfield House Residential Care Home Ltd

High Street, Castle Cary BA7 7AN

7.1 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.764 Reviews

"I know that my Mums' every need is met at Highfield. As a family we are welcomed at any time to visit and feel very much part of the..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 22 rooms

Group/Owner A&S Care Group

Highfield House prides itself on delivering excellent standards of care and support to people in a residential setting. The house is a converted Grade II listed building that suits a comfortable lifestyle... Read more

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Pondsmead Nursing & Residential Home

Shepton Road, Oakhill, Radstock BA3 5HT

2.5 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.648 Reviews

"Pondsmead is a fantastic home for me. Staff are great, from cleaners, chefs, kitchen staff, management, everyone. The building is great and..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 76 rooms

Group/Owner Avon Care Homes Ltd

Pondsmead Nursing and Residential Home cares for more than 60 elderly residents, offering short and long stay care where required as one of Somerset's most invaluable care facilities in light of the area's... Read more

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The Wells Nursing Home

Enfield Farm, Henton, Wells BA5 1PD

7.8 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.562 Reviews

"Mum moved from rehab bed following a fall + surgery. She has multiple co-morbidities incl. dementia. The staff are outstanding + promote..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Avon Care Homes Ltd

The Wells Nursing Home welcomes up to 40 residents all in single rooms, with en-suite bathrooms. Each bedroom is well equipped with a nurse call system, television and personal washing facilities. The... Read more

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Cholwell House Nursing Home

Main Road, Temple Cloud, Bristol BS39 5DJ

9.4 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.433 Reviews

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"Mum lived at Cholwell from January 23 - October 25 and during that time she was well cared for and kept safe which was such a relief for us..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 51 rooms

Cholwell House has been a family-run care home since 1992 and is located in Temple Cloud, Bristol. It is dual registered, offering accommodation for individuals requiring nursing, residential and respite... Read more

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Critchill Court

Lynwood Close, Frome BA11 4DP

9.4 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

8.451 Reviews

16 1

"My mum has thrived since moving in. She is happy and has made friends. The food is good and the care is amazing. All the carers have a..."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Critchill Court is a purpose-built residential home in Frome. All of the bedrooms at the home have ground floor access to the garden and courtyard. Residents are encouraged to personalise their... Read more

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Arthurs Court Care Home

27 Highfield Road, Street BA16 0JJ

9.8 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

8.467 Reviews

"Ali the manager is absolutely amazing. She is so hands on and is so caring to all the residents. She knows them all so well and the care in..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Aiveda Limited

Arthurs Court Care Home is situated close to Street town centre surrounded by the beautiful Somerset countryside. Its relaxed, homely atmosphere provides a home from home for residents. Specialising... Read more

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Clare Hall Nursing Home

Ston Easton, Radstock BA3 4DE

6.6 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

9.157 Reviews

"My brother-in-law came to the home for end of life cancer care. He was cared for extremely well. The staff were very professional and aimed..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 57 rooms

Group/Owner Cherry Garden Properties Ltd

Clare Hall Nursing Home can be found in the peaceful Somerset village of Ston Easton, which is approximately 11 miles south-west of Bath and 7 miles northeast of Wells, and has an interesting history... Read more

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Greenhill Grange Residential Home

Catherston Close, Critchill, Frome BA11 4HR

9.4 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

Size 25 rooms

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Castle House Nursing Home

Castle Street, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton TA11 6DX

9 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

Size 57 rooms

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Combe Lea Community Resource Centre

Combe Lea Residential Care, Greenacres, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2RD

6.9 miles from centre of Shepton Mallet

Size 30 rooms

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Older Person Care Home costs in and around Shepton Mallet

Average older person care home costs in and around Shepton Mallet by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 2 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Shepton Mallet.

Type of Care Provided	Shepton Mallet	Somerset	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,349	£1,374	£1,312	£1,317
Residential Dementia Care	£1,325	£1,383	£1,345	£1,351
Nursing Care	£1,568	£1,579	£1,578	£1,563
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,615	£1,624	£1,599	£1,590
All Care Types	£1,349	£1,380	£1,323	£1,330

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Shepton Mallet Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.

£1,349 per week

1.9% below Somerset average
2.8% above England average
2.4% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 12 care homes with fees listed.

£1,325 per week

4.4% below Somerset average
1.5% below England average
2.0% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.

£1,568 per week

0.7% below Somerset average
0.6% below England average
0.3% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.

£1,615 per week

0.6% below Somerset average
1.0% above England average
1.6% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Shepton Mallet?

There are 3 Older Person Care Homes in Shepton Mallet, including 1 Nursing Homes & 2 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Shepton Mallet have the highest Review Score?

Field House, The Glen Care Home & St Cecilia Care Home Ltd are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Shepton Mallet.

Which older person care homes in Shepton Mallet offer Nursing Care?

The Glen Care Home are some of the 1 Nursing Homes in Shepton Mallet.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Shepton Mallet?

There are 3 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Shepton Mallet including Field House, The Glen Care Home & St Cecilia Care Home Ltd.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Shepton Mallet?

Respite Care is offered by 3 elderly care homes in Shepton Mallet including Field House, The Glen Care Home & St Cecilia Care Home Ltd.

How many older person care homes listings in Shepton Mallet have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 3 older person care homes listed with Reviews.