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The Home cares for elderly people, providing a level of care which is tailored to each individual’s need. Somerforde isn't a nursing home, but they do have full support services from local GPs and District nurses. As well as...
Care Provided by Somerforde
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 34 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We pride ourselves on basing our care fee's on the individual needs of the resident as we provide personal centered care and understand that every person is different, as are there care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Somerforde for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Somerforde 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
Owner
- Somerforde Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Downes(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- The Home is now completely open to all visitors.
Parking
- Parking on the road, around the park or on either driveway.
Somerforde Reviews (42)
Somerforde has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Somerforde has 42 reviews.
The building is spotlessly clean with amazing facilities and the bedrooms are all freshly decorated with lots of lovely soft furnishings. Nearly every room has a lovely view and at the front, it overlooks Forde Park which is so pretty.
It's extremely clear that the owner/managers have really high standards and every day in the afternoon, they have a different activity to keep them occupied. I would highly recommend Somerforde if you want peace of mind in knowing that your loved one is being so well looked after. I cannot fault them.
We do passionately care about what we do at Somerforde and always strive to make it a fabulous home. Your comments mean so much to us all Somerforde thank you so much.
This is a wonderful residential home. My mum could not be happier here. All the staff are totally committed to looking after her and making sure she has the very best care in all aspects of her day to day living. The home is very well maintained and absolutely spotless. The gardens are beautiful and my mum loves sitting in her chair, looking out of her bedroom window to admire the garden any time of the year. She also enjoys her food so much and all the little treats the staff provide as a nice surprise. I can not think of anywhere that would look after my mum as well as the lovely, caring, always smiling staff at Somerforde and me and my family are very grateful that she is living in such a lovely home.
Thank you, I will pass this to all our staff and owners.
A very clean and comfortable home with pleasant staff, always welcomed into the home. My mum's room has all the facilities that are required. Plenty of activities to keep the residents stimulated. Given the care and excellent staff, I have no hesitation in recommending the home to anyone.
Thank you so much for the review, I will pass your comments onto staff they will be pleased.
My mother can be very, very difficult; I am under no illusions about this and am greatly appreciative of the continuing care and professionalism provided by all the staff in what I am sure on many occasions are the most trying of circumstances. I feel confident that everything that can be done is being done to ensure her comfort and safety, she is also independently assessed from a health perspective on a regular basis. I would add that my brother's wife is a career nurse and she has also been hugely impressed by the home on the occasions she has accompanied my brother to see our mother.
A huge thank you to all those associated with Somerforde Care Home.
Thank you Tim, I will pass this on to the staff and owners, we are very proud of these reviews.
The staff at all levels are committed, respectful and hardworking, and have made the last (sometimes very difficult) years of my godmother's life as smooth and safe as they possibly could. Everyone always has a smile and, as we live a distance away, they have kept us very well informed when we have been unable to visit. Somerforde itself is a spotlessly clean and very well-cared-for building, and the residents are obviously extremely well looked after and treated as members of the Somerforde family. Having spoken to friends with relatives in other settings, I have no doubt that we were very fortunate to have found such a lovely home.
With much love, and thank you for this, the staff and owners will be proud to read this.
We cannot fault the loving, caring environment that exists at Somerforde and could not have chosen a better care home for Mum to of moved into back in June 2020. Despite Mums rapidly progressing dementia, she is happy, safe, supported and so well cared for by all the fabulous Somerforde team. As a family, we could not ask for more.
Thank you, Karen, for a lovely review and such kind words. I will pass on your review to our team here at Somerforde, as reviews like this really do mean the world to them.
Our mum has now been at Somerforde for just over 12-months. She entered Somerforde only a few months after the Covid-19 pandemic struck, and it was a very difficult time for us all. The staff at Somerforde are warm, welcoming and always very professional, and Mum has settled very well. It is a comfort to us as a family knowing she is safe and well looked after. There are always plenty of activities for residents to enjoy, and the monthly newsletter is a lovely way for families to keep up to date with everything their loved one is doing.
The staff at Somerforde have always treated Dad with respect, great kindness and lots of humour; during the past 5 months of the pandemic, they have exceeded all expectations, living in for long periods at a time, showing great dedication to the residents. The care and attention Dad receives is reflected in his improved mobility and mental agility. He is very happy at Somerforde, always praising the staff, and has a lovely room which is ideally positioned for him. Everyone at Somerforde is always very welcoming and friendly, and they seem to take great pride in the service they provide. I am very happy that Dad is in such a nice, safe home surrounded by people who do care.
From the moment we sought help from Somerforde over 2 years ago, our family has been surrounded by care and support. Nothing has ever been too much trouble and every care has been taken. Communication has been good, even though we live some distance away. In the past few days, we have been overwhelmed by the way the staff have treated us all with dignity and respect but also with loving care. Everyone has gone way above and beyond our expectations and we are so grateful.
Level of care experienced, quality of food and general cleanliness have been very good and happy to recommend Somerforde.
On things that are going on each month to keep resident entertained.
The food is good, rooms clean and tidied. Friendly staff, help where they can or management called. Safety and security things in place which will be better.
Somerforde residential home puts the care of the residents at the heart of everything it does. It is not a corporate venture but is owned by someone who has themselves seen the poorer side of the care industry and who wants to provide better than that for the residents of Somerforde. This philosophy is shared by the manager of the home who is extremely approachable and plays an active role in the day to day running of the home. All is inevitably not perfect and there are some aspects that could be improved but these are minor and peripheral to the direct care and welfare of my mother.
Now, mum has been at Somerforde for 7 years. She always seems very happy. In that time we have seen a few changes. At the moment there are a lot of changes for the better. Somerforde is now greatly improved on all aspects as well as the modernisation and redecoration of the home. Very welcoming and lovely caring staff and management.
Somerforde is a reasonable care home that seems to care for its residents in the best way. Communication sometimes is not easy to achieve but the manager and team seek to do the best they can. My mum's room needs some updating and maintenance which seems to take a while to get done, but generally, the home is satisfactory.
Overall, very good. My father is treated with care and respect. His health needs are met with dignity and as he is getting more illnesses, nothing is left to chance. He has had his medical needs addressed as soon as there is a problem.
I am thrilled that we found this place for Mum. It stands head and shoulders above many I have seen. The staff are welcoming and caring and the management dedicated, open and approachable. Well maintained and nicely furnished, the home has the ambience of a boutique hotel. Parkland views are a bonus. Had Mum visited Somerforde earlier, she might not have struggled to stay in her own home for as long as she did.
Many Thanks for your kind review. As a team, we benefit immensely from feedback to improve our service.
All comments will be fed back to the team.
I came to this residential home just as the new owner was about to purchase the home (this was 2 years ago). Upon my visit now this place has had a major turnaround for the better. Starting with the owner, he has invested a lot of time and money. The staff are very professional. I have found the manager very helpful and really care about the residents. They are all so obliging and I am happy that my mother is there.
Atmosphere is homely and a pleasure to visit at any times.
Thank you for your kind words.
From the moment my mother was welcomed into the home we felt she was genuinely being cared for and her needs were being addressed.
Thank you for your kind review.
We have been more than happy with the care and help our mum has received and we have seen a great improvement in her overall well-being.
Thank you for your response, its greatly received and will be feedback to the Somerforde team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 June 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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.
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Meet the Team (12)

Emma combines professional expertise with genuine empathy to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive, and homely environment. Emma leads by example, promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and independence throughout the home.
Under Emma’s leadership, the care team is encouraged to grow, develop, and continuously improve. Emma is passionate about staff training, NVQ's, quality assurance, and compliance, ensuring that the home consistently meets and exceeds CQC Fundamental Standards.
With a background in dementia care and residential management, Emma works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and personalised care. Her approach is guided by the belief that every individual deserves to live with comfort, purpose, and dignity.
Outside of work, Emma is loves to organise events for pool teams across the UK.

Holding a Level 5 NVQ in Leadership for Health and Social Care, Ellie combines professional expertise with genuine empathy to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive, and homely environment. She leads by example, promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and independence throughout the home.
Ellie encourages growth and development for all staff and residents.
Ellie works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and personalised care.
Outside of work, Ellie enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as spending time at the beach.

With over 5 years of experience in the health and social care sector she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of older people and individuals requiring residential support.
Currently in the process of getting Level 5 NVQ in adult Health and Social Care, Ellie combines professional expertise with genuine empathy to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive, and homely environment.
Ellie ensures that care plans for each resident consistently meet CQC Fundamental Standards.
Ellie works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and personalised care. Her approach is guided by the belief that every individual deserves to live with comfort, purpose, and dignity.
Outside of work, Ellie enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as visiting new countries.

Toni Barton is an experienced and compassionate Administration Manager with a strong commitment to providing outstanding, person-centred care. With lots of knowledge of the home, Toni started at Somerforde as a senior member of staff. She is highly trained with NVQ's in health and social care as well as being medication trained.
Toni has over 12 years of experience in the health and social care field and she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of those in need of residential care.
Holding a NVQ in adult health and social care, Toni has developed expertise with genuine empathy to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care in a safe and supportive environment.
Toni is very knowledgeable of all staff within the home, ensuring she caters to their needs and offers correct support when needed.
Toni has a high amount of knowledge and training in regards to her administration role which has developed with her throughout her time at Somerforde.
Outside of work Toni loves to spend time with her friends, family and her young daughter.

Chloe has multiple NVQ's including an NVQ 4 in adult health and social care.
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Ella is currently in the process of completing her NVQ 4.
Outside of work, Ella enjoys socialising with friends, spending time with family and going on walks with my dog.

Hannah is currently doing her NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Ruby is currently doing her NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care.
Outside of work, Ruby enjoys travelling with her partner and spending time with family and friends.

Emily Templeman is an experienced carer with high levels of training. Emily is trained to administer medication as well as lead staff on the floor. With over 3 years of experience in adult health and social care settings, Emily is very keen to learn all roles within the home, as well as being very knowledgeable of the residents. Emily oversees residents day to day care as well as helping to guide care staff to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Emily does staff training, such as shadow shifts, to help new members of staff be happy and confident within the home. Emily works closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centred care. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Emily combines staff leadership with compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident well-being. Emily has recently completed her NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care and is now in the process of completing her Level 5 NVQ.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Elsie is currently in the process of doing an NVQ 4 in Adult Health and Social Care.
Outside of work, Elsie enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Lauren is currently doing her NVQ 4 in adult social care.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, as well as her son.

Zana Day is an experienced carer with high levels of training both in a care home and out in the community. With over 5 years of experience in adult health and social care settings, Zana is very keen to learn within the home, as well as being very knowledgeable of the residents. Zana assists residents with their day-to-day care to ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice guidelines. Zana does staff training, such as shadow shifts, to help new members of staff be happy and confident within the home. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults, Zana ensures compassionate care delivery to maintain the highest standards of resident well-being.
Outside of work, Zana enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dogs.
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