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The experienced, fully trained staff ensure the best person-centred care available. Rooms are homely and comfortable, and residents are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms - most of which are ensuite.
The gardens, complete with bandstand, are beautiful and often welcome the community in to host a...
Care Provided by Burnworthy House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 37 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Burnworthy House fees start from £1,250 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Burnworthy House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Burnworthy 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
- Somerset Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Tiltman(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Burnworthy House Reviews (115)
Burnworthy House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Burnworthy House has 115 reviews.
My father-in-law moved into Burnworthy House 2 1/2 years ago. Throughout this time he was welcomed in by all the staff and made to feel comfortable in his new surroundings. All the staff are wonderful and you can see they enjoy their work, as they are so caring and attentive. He enjoyed banter and laughs with all the staff and residents. He particularly loved all the visits from local animals e.g. dogs, owls, tortoises, reptiles, lambs etc. I would have no hesitation in recommending.
Kind regards,
Burnworthy House
My father moved into Burnworthy House back in Nov 2023. He sadly passed away through frailty of old age in May 2026. From the first day right through to his passing, he received excellent care, support and attention from all the wonderful staff. I received calls with updates when necessary, and I felt he was safe in their wonderful care. They have been so thoughtful and considerate after his passing to myself and my husband. I would highly recommend the home.
Kind regards,
Burnworthy House
Chloe soon settled John in. I left John feeling relaxed.
Chloe is an assett to Burnworthy - we were grateful to meet her. Please stay Chloe!
Kind regards,
Burnworthy House
My father came to Burnworthy House for respite care. It was very sudden. THe staff have been wonderful. Caring, friendly, professional and above all helping us on the journey. The home is well looked after and the staff take pride in what they do. We are always welcomed with a smile when visiting.
Best regards,
Burnworthy House
My husband has had outstanding care since joining Burnworthy in October 2023. I had been dreading him having to leave me after nearly 70 years together but he has been content and settled very quickly responding to their, kind, calm care. He has kept amazingly well and is calm and relaxed when I visit him. I couldn't wish for a better, more caring staff and the professionalism is seen in everything they do
Best regards,
Burnworthy House
My father has been in Burnworthy for just over a year. He suffers from Dementia and probably has no idea where he is. The staff at the Care Home are fantastic, efficient, caring and very supportive of my mother who struggled with the decision to stop caring for him. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
Dear Christopher, thank you for taking the time to write a review for Burnworthy House in South Petherton. We understand that the transition into care can be challenging, especially for those living with dementia. We are glad to have been able to support your Father, and his family, during this...
Thank you to everyone at Burnworthy.
Best regards,
Burnworthy House
Very friendly and supportive staff
Kind regards,
Burnworthy House
Mum is partially sighted and the staff have tried hard to include her in all activities.
Best regards,
Burnworthy House
I would fully recommend it to others. You may see Brian again.
Thank you all the lovely carers.
Best regards,
Burnworthy House
Mum is looked after really well, and am pleased with all the facilities here.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you're happy with the care your mum receives and the facilities we provide. Best regards, Burnworthy House
Dad wants for nothing and from my own observations the staff are superb in their interaction, not only with Dad but also other residents.
Knowing that Dad is happy has taken a huge weight off of our shoulders.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear your father is happy and well cared for at Burnworthy House. Knowing that our support gives you peace of mind means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Burnworthy House
The residents I see are very happy, fullfilled & content. The staff are extremely caring & helpful & spend time with residents. Generally, the ambience is calm.
Dear Susie, thank you for your lovely review! We love welcoming you to Burnworthy House to visit your friend each week, and we really value your feedback. To read that you rate every aspect of your experience as 5-star is wonderful, and we will share your review with the team. We look forward to seeing you again, soon.Best regards,Burnworthy House
I have been very impressed with all of the staff and facilities and feel mum is in the right location, I love the activities and events you arrange and wish mum took part more, but appreciate she is slowly declining. A Big Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words about the care and support your Mum receives at Burnworthy House. It is our mission to support her to feel at home, and to ensure that you have confidence in the care she receives - your feedback and ratings mean the world. Thank you.
Lovely home from home. Friendly staff. Very clean with bright welcoming facilities.
Dear Candida, thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review for Burnworthy House in South Petherton. We are so pleased that you rate our environment, facilities and staff team so highly. Best regards,Burnworthy House
Burnworthy House is a brilliant, well-managed facility. They cared for my mother for 3 years until she passed away in February 2025. I cannot praise highly enough every member of staff who loved and cared for my mother. They all made her life there very enjoyable. Thank you to Burnworthy from all of my mother's family and friends.
Dear Toby,Thank you for your kind words about Burnworthy House. It was a privilege to care for your dear mother during her final precious months. Our thoughts remain with you, and all of your mother's family and friends. Best regards,Burnworthy House
Mum is well cared for and settled at Burnworthy. It's a real home from home.
Dear Penny, thank you for sharing your valued feedback for Burnworthy House. It means the world to us that your Mum is happy and feels at home, in our care. Best regards,Burnworthy House
My mother has been at Burnworthy House for nearly two and a half years, during that time, her care has been consistently good. The staff are all very attentive and caring towards her. There is always a range of activities for her to take part in and regular outings which Mum really enjoys. I am very happy with the care my mum gets and she is very happy living at Burnworthy.
Dear Susan, thank you so much for your kind words about your mother's care at Burnworthy House. Your lovely feedback means a lot to us all. Best regards, Somerset Care.
As far as I can see, all her needs are taken care of by the staff who are all very friendly, patient and helpful.
Dear John, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your mother-in-law's experience at Burnworthy House and for your kind words about the care she receives here. We will be sure to share your feedback with the team. Best regards, Somerset Care.
Great staff and service, thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5* review for Burnworthy House. Your feedback is much appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 October 2021Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Somerset Care
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Burnworthy House
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Somerset Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Burnworthy House.
Meet the Team (1)

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Alison, and I am proud to be the manager of Burnworthy House.
My passion for care services started from an early age, as I was introduced to this career path by my late mother who worked in a residential care home all her working life and installed the benchmark I aim to work to – “would I accept this for my family?”.
I started my own career path in care in 1996 as a domiciliary care worker, and for the last 26 years I have worked various roles covering the many different aspect of care. These have included being a care coordinator, trainer, risk assessor, quality supervisor, deputy, and interim manager.
I hold an NVQ level 3 in health and social care, NVQ Level 5 in leadership for health and social care and several other qualifications including a trainer the trainer in moving and handling.
When not working I enjoy reading, going to aqua aerobics, spending time with my family including my dog (Max) and eating cake.
I look forward to meeting you and working together to make new moments and memories with you and your loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions about Burnworthy House
What types of Care is Burnworthy House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Burnworthy House have?
There are 37 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Burnworthy House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Burnworthy House to the centre of South Petherton?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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