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Respecting residents' privacy and dignity is a important part of the service, as is allowing each user to achieve an active and interesting lifestyle through the pursuit of hobbies and days out in Abbeycare's Minibus.
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Care Provided by Gough House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 15 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Day care three times a week
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gough House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gough House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Abbeycare
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Jaime Parkins(Operations Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome any time but please consider meal times. Specialise in respite care holiday accommodation Long term care
Parking
- There is a small car park to the rear.
Gough House Reviews (22)
Gough House has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.020) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gough House has 22 reviews.
All staff very helpful,caring and kind.
Mum has settled well.
Mum looks well,clean and tidy.
Home is very calming,activities are present.
Lovely outside space, easy reach of parks and seafront.
Always greated with a smile and hot drink.
Carers very welcoming to my dad on his daily visits.
Would recommend.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. please come and see us anytime if you need anything
Everyone is so very kind and nice. I feel completely confident leaving my husband with these good people for both day care and respite care. I know he has a nice time even though his memory - short term - is not good at all. I would know if he wasn't happy. They all like him and I know he likes them.
My wife attends Gough House one day per week as day care. From my observations and my wifes comments I believe Gough House provides a good, competent, friendly venue. The staff are attentive at arrival and collection times, and deal with stressful situations effectively. They keep me informed of any events that have occurred whilst my wife is in their care.
Thank you for your review. We use all feedback in order to learn and grow
I am very happy with mum's care, its a lovely home and all the people are so nice, really look after her. Nothing to much trouble 5 star from me.
All nurses make me feel welcome and were extremely helpful. I felt safe and cared for by the team, nothing was too much trouble. The residents were friendly when I went downstairs and joined them for lunch.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! You are always welcome here.
The food was delicious and I had a choice of what I wanted.
The entertainment was excellent and I really enjoyed the singer. The games were also very good, well organised.
The staff were all at hand if I needed them, very polite and caring.
I would be happy to go in again for respite if needed.
I have no complaints or criticism about my stay at Gough House only the highest praise for the lovely manager and all the lovely staff. Everyone was so kind and helpful and nothing was too much trouble day or night, however busy they were. Visitors were always warmly welcomed at any time (other than meal times) and always offered tea coffee or biscuits. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gough House to anyone considering residential or respite care and would certainly return there again.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to have you here and lovely to meet your husband too. We hope you keep in touch and know that you are welcome anytime.
Food likes and dislikes were catered for and a full routine at home information was recorded and as much as possible implemented.
I cannot speak highly enough about this home. If you live in the area and are looking for daycare or residential care please go and take a look around and you will find a happy comfortable place for your loved one to enjoy.
Top marks Gough House and thank you so much for caring for my dear husband, I am so grateful to you all.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words. It is a pleasure having him here and a pleasure knowing you too
The home itself is always spotlessly clean and tidy. Activities are arranged every day, which Mum enjoys.
Thank you for your positive comments. We strive every day to maintain a high standard of care in a home-from-home environment.
A small but very friendly care home. My husband was in for respite while I had surgery. He was worried about it all but they soon put him at ease and I know he would want to go there again when I have a holiday.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure having him stay with us
My mother attended the day centre at Gough House for a little over a year. Her dementia meant she had become very attached to my father and the daycare enabled him to have a much-needed break. The staff were so caring, supporting our family as well as taking great care of Mum. The activities were excellent and varied, as were the meal options. The daycare co-ordindator in particular was amazing - born for the job and able to make my mum happy and comfortable at the daycare. Could not recommend more highly.
Thank you so much for this review. It was an absolute pleasure to be able to get to know you and your mum.
Fabulous setting. Super staff. My husband is happy to attend and other users also happy on arrival and they are still smiling at the end of the day. Staff are only too happy to chat about any concerns or issues that arise and are also concerned about my wellbeing. Superb value for money and my sanity.
Thank you for your kind review. We like to get to know our families too - so it has been lovely to get to know you all.
Day Care (2 days per week) mean our lives are now balanced. Change of scene gives stimulation in the care of Alzheimer's.
Thank you for your kind comments. There are a few more spaces, so pleased to have recommendations.
Very caring staff. Nothing is too much trouble. My mother likes the staff and is happy with her care.
Thank you for the kind words, it is a pleasure to have your mum here with us.
My mother-in-law, aged 98 and a half, was admitted to Gough House Care Home in March 2019. She had lived in her flat on the High Street for 20 years. Fiercely independent, managing on her own, with no care whatsoever. Illness in February meant her health deteriorated and she was in hospital for 3 weeks. Her son felt she could not be on her own any longer. With deteriorating eyesight, deafness, Gough Care Home kindly agreed to 'place' her. She is happy in her new home. Her room has been made cosy and homely. The staff are all particularly caring and treat her with dignity and respect. Cannot recommend this home enough.
Each carer is kind, loving and very giving of time and energy. It is like a home from home.
Thank you for the kind response. We have a caring and committed team who constantly strive to provide an excellent service.
The staff were friendly and attentive.
The home, though an old building, was comfortable.
The home is first class. The staff were first class. The home cooking really to my liking. I was very happy for the short time I was there but would not hesitate to go again.
Thank you for your kind comments. It was a pleasure to have you with us.
The home and staff are welcoming when I visit, nothing is too much trouble for them. My father is well cared for and all his needs are met over and above what I expected.
The manager goes the extra mile to make sure that everyone gets the love and care they need and the staff are warm and friendly.
Very impressed with their recent CQC.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 July 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (2)

I oversee the running of our two care homes, and I am also currently managing Gough House.
I have been in the care industry for almost 30 years in all different sectors, and I have a real passion for caring for the elderly.

Responsible for running the Daycare centre and coordinating activities.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gough House
What types of Care is Gough House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Gough House have?
There are 13 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Gough House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Gough House to the centre of Weston-super-Mare?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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