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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.
When I have visited my father, I find Burnworthy a very friendly place, with lovely staff who are more than helpful.
Thank-you for taking the time to review Burnworthy House, we really appreciate your lovely comments.
I like the friendly staff here. The meals are very good. I like the men's club where we play dominoes.
Thank-you for taking the time to review Burnworthy House, we really appreciate your lovely comments.
When I visited my mother I found Burnworthy House to be very clean. All the staff were very professional and friendly. I joined in with one of the activities and the staff member was very enthusiastic for the whole time. My mother said the food was always good.
The staff here have taken care of me very well - always polite and friendly.
I always feel very 'at home'.
There is always a good variety of excellent food available.
I am sure 2019 will be an equally happy experience.
Very nice room, friendly staff.
I would recommend Burnworthy House to anyone needing care, support and assistance. I visit every day and have always left with peace of mind that my dear friend is in the best place. The staff are wonderful, caring and compassionate about their residents. The food I am told is beyond expectations. The house is spotlessly clean and the Activities Manager does a fantastic job, always smiling and encouraging residents to join in with a full calendar of activities. A first class care home in every way.
This is a very warm and friendly home. The staff are very kind. The place is extremely clean and always looks lovely.
On each visit, I am pleasantly surprised by the degree of care and support offered by the staff at Burnworthy House. Most recently we celebrated a 95th Birthday with tea, cake, candles, banners and a lovely selection of carefully chosen pictures. Thank you so much for your kindness and compassion.
My first visit to Burnworthy to see my Nan and Grandad, who have just taken up residency and I found it very welcoming. All of the staff I met, were warm and friendly towards myself and my grandparents, and know they are in safe and capable hands. Thank you.
My parent has been a resident for over a year. The staff are always around, caring and helpful. They know the resident's personal likes and dislikes and try to ensure they are happy and well looked after at all times. There is a large garden with seating under trees and undercover (bandstand) where residents and family can sit comfortably outside and walk the grounds safely. Meals are good and I often stay to have lunch with the residents. Rooms are warm and light and everywhere is well decorated and inviting. There are often activities which the residents are encouraged to take part in. I would be happy to recommend Burnworthy House and it's staff.
Wonderful staff, so kind and helpful a really good place.
Thank you.
Excellent care and transition to her new home. Dad can visit. We are all always welcomed and Mum thrives here. Thanks to all concerned.
The team at Burnworthy House are amazing. Everyone is cheerful they really get to know the residents and their families. Whenever I ask questions, they know who I am and are able to update me on anything and everything it does not matter which member of the team I speak with. The residents are treated with the utmost respect and staff really care, going over and above to ensure residents are healthy, happy, stimulated and helped to enjoy and continue their interests. It is a beautiful home, light, airy, friendly and community focussed with a superb garden and home cooked food. Mum is really happy. Thank you all.
I was particularly impressed by the activities coordinators attitude towards the activities. She is clearly passionate about what she does and have the ability to bring a smile to every face.
Burnworthy House what a wonderful, clean and friendly care home. The staff are all very helpful and kind to my mother although busy still find the time to talk and have conversations with her which is very important.
My Mother, when asked, has never any complaints on any aspect of Burnworthy House. Although she is in the early stages of dementia she is still very aware of the right way from wrong. I visit regularly and see for myself what a great home it is in every way.
We came to visit an old friend on a beautiful day and were made very welcome. We were shown around by our friend. Everyone spoke to us. The grounds are super.
Keep up the good work. You are very open and transparent.
Care received excellent. Staff always there and very kind and considerate. Every whim looked into. Absolutely marvellous.
Mum is very happy living at Burnworthy. She enjoys the plentiful activities and has made friends. The staff are always friendly and welcome visitors. They keep us up to date, with how Mum is and show us photos of activities she has participated in. The rooms are always clean and the lovely big garden is a plus. I cannot fault the care she is being given and appreciates all the work the staff do to make Mum feel at home.
The best thing I can say about Burnworthy is that the staff are caring, without being careless and give the impression that this is a family home. Plus, the most important thing is that my mother in law likes it here.
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
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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.
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