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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.
Burnworthy House is a bright, cheerful place to be. The staff are always friendly and they have created a nice friendly atmosphere. Mum is very happy and regards the staff and residents with fondness. If I had to stay in a care home I would be more than happy to be at Burnworthy.
There is plenty going on all the time and there is a lovely warm feeling to the home.
All the staff have been very helpful and caring. The food is excellent. I have slept very well.
Burnworthy House is the opposite of a facility set in gardens somewhere idyllic it is completely integrated into the fabric of the village and my aunt thus enjoys the company of all her old friends. I went down to see her on Christmas day expecting the home to be perhaps lightly staffed. I felt like I was at a party. The warmth and care were as evident as ever. Well done to all the staff.
Thank you to all the staff at Burnworthy House
We chose Burnworthy House for mum not only because of its proximity but that we had never heard of anything bad said about it. On out initial, unannounced visit, we were greeted by a smiling member of staff who showed us around. They were very welcoming, understanding and afforded as much time as we required.
Since mum has moved in she has received outstanding care- nothing is too much trouble. Support for the family is also sympathetic and appropriate - it is not an easy time when such decisions have to be made.
Mum is content and very fond of her carers and she particularly likes the music and entertainment.
Burnworthy greets you with a warm and happy atmosphere. My mum arrived in a confused that the happy, stimulating environment contributes to her living three months longer than expected. She enjoyed the company and there was always lots of music that she was invited to share in.
When mum's life began to slip away, she was treated with such kindness, as was I and my family.
I think Burnworthy and its staff have the right attitude and should be used as an example of how our elderly should be treated. I have only praise and appreciation.
This home has the happiest atmosphere! Staff are (without exception) caring, helpful and kind to all residents and relatives! No query or worry is too small to be dealt with - management is involved with residents and always available to relatives. Activities are provided several days a week - not many homes have Alpacas visiting! Rooms are small but residents are encouraged to socialise and own belongings can be used to add homely touches. This home is quite amazing (especially with Xmas decorations up now!) and I can't speak highly enough about it!
As a healthcare provider form Camada, who works in supportive housing and retirement home settings, I felt immediately at home in Burnworthy. The Burnworthy staff made me feel part of the team and included me in the "Rock and Roll" event. Thank you. Well done Burnworthy.
My first time visiting Burnworthy from Canada was today for the 'Rock and Roll' event. Music from the 1920's was danced to, sung to and even quizzed about.
Staff were marvellous with their encouragement of residents to re-live their youth.
Family and staff together danced with the residents. My wife, mother and I enjoyed it all very much.
Well done Burnworthy!
It's like a mini hotel, where all the staff are polite and friendly. Meal times are a treat, beautifully set tables, classic British 'tea time', sandwiches, homemade cakes - all served correctly. My dad loves it there, one reason, they are 'animal-friendly', Dad loves the dog who is there often. Everyone treats my dad in a very professional and caring way. I can go back to France knowing my Dad has excellent company and care. As a qualified RGN, we are quite often difficult to please when it comes to caring for our families, but I highly recommend Burnworthy House.
My mother-in-law has been at Burnworthy House for a month now. The cheerful, professional, compassionate staff have meant she settled in very quickly. She is stimulated and now has the company she needed. In this short time her regular diet, medication and exercise have led to an improvement in her physical well-being which is almost miraculous. I would highly recommend this care home to friends and family.
Burnworthy House has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is really like a 'home from home'. The whole place is beautifully clean and the care taken to promote the dining area as a bright and modern space with cloth tablecloths and flowers is outstanding. The staff are understandingly helpful to visitors and treat the ladies and gentlemen who live at the home with great care, respect and kindness.
My mum was admitted to Burnworthy in October 2015 and received excellent care from then until her passing this month June 16. She was gently encouraged to go to activities, and she enjoyed knitting and music. The staff were very kind and during her last illness I could not fault them. They made me feel very welcome when I stayed a couple of nights and nothing was too much trouble. My two daughters also stayed, and they would agree with me that the care and support is excellent. Thank you to the Manager and all your team. I would recommend your home to anyone.
Mum very apprehensive initially, however settled well. Thought staff very kind and happy. She certainly enjoyed the food. There were varied activities to join in with. She was able to have her hair done. She would be pleased to stay at Burnworthy again. Only we thought she would be able to shower every day which she doe at home. I do not think this was the case at Burnworthy on this occasion.
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.
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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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