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An activities coordinator makes sure there is always plenty to do and enjoy, and residents have access to Skype and WiFi to keep in touch with friends and family. A catering team prepare nutritious meals onsite to suit...
Care Provided by Cary Brook
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 45 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
- 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Cary Brook fees start from £1,260 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cary Brook for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cary Brook 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
- Lisa Warne(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
Cary Brook Reviews (97)
Cary Brook has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.611) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cary Brook has 97 reviews.
Great very friendly staff always happy to help.
Kind regards,
Cary Brook
From the very first time we arrived for my husband's day care sessions we felt looked after. The staff are so friendly and make you feel included in any decisions. He seems to enjoy being there. We have decided to do a weeks respite care so will see how he gets on with that.
Kind regards,
Cary Brook
I am very happy with the standard of care offered to my husband.
Kind regards,
Cary Brook
I am reassured that my brother is in the best of care.
Kind regards,
Cary Brook
You took him on a trip to the garden centre, which he really enjoyed - more trips like this would be good.
Outings like this can be a really meaningful experience, and it's helpful to know how much they're appreciated. Your comments have been shared with the team as we continue to plan activities and trips that residents enjoy.
Kind regards,Cary Brook
My father has settled well into the routine of the home. He is calm and content and well supported. The staff are friendly and welcoming when we visit.
Best regards,
Having to make the decision to place a loved one into a care home is very hard regardless of relationship to them, in my case it was a very close friend. Cary Brook have been very competent to my friend and myself. The staff keep me informed of everything re my friend and treat me no differently even though I am not her family. I would highly recommend Cary Brook to anyone looking for a care home.
Dear Clara, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback for Cary Brook. We understand that the transition into care can be an emotionally challenging time for all involved, and are so glad that we were able to make the process as smooth as possible for yourself and your friend. We will share you kind words with the team.Best regards,
Always happy staff and residents. My husband is so well looked after, the staff go the extra mile all the time. Home is always clean and well staffed. I cannot fault anything about this lovely home. All staff are very approachable and always happy. I am so glad this home exists.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear how well your husband is cared for and that you find our team approachable, attentive, and always happy to help. Your kind words about the home mean so much to us all. Best regards,
She has taken some time to settle after coming to live here and I cannot thank the staff enough for that they always appear really committed to providing excellent care.
Many thanks for your feedback about the care your Mum receives at Cary Brook. We are glad that your Mum now feels settled here, and will share your kind words with the team.Best regards,Cary Brook
End of life care for my father was dignified and professional.
Acknowledgement and support towards his family were outstanding at a difficult time.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Cary Brook Care Home.
Thank you so much for you kind words about the care your parents both received at Cary Brook, especially at this sad time. Thank you for trusting them into our care - it was a privilege to care for them, and to support you all as a family. Our thoughts remain with you. Best regards
Cary Brook is a very caring home, with staff always willing to help, whatever the query. The care given is frequently above and beyond what is expected for one individual resident, e.g. birthdays are celebrated. One criticism I have is that relatives, could be asked to label clothes and belongings with the room number, as well as the name for each resident.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback for Cary Brook. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent care, and we are so pleased that your experience reflects this. We have the greatest of respect for the personal belongings of our residents, and always request that items of clothing are...
Mum always seems content, never agitated or upset whenever I visit her at Cary Brook. The staff always treat her with respect and kindness. Mum's personal care has improved since she has been there, her hair and nails are always cut and neat. I like the fact, that there is so much space for the residents to move around. The home is always clean and welcoming.
Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback for Cary Brook. Your Mum's care and contentment is so important to us, and it means the world that you feel welcome when you visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon.Best regards,Somerset Care
I find the home very clean, smells nice all of the time. Staff very attentive and very compassionate with residents, in fact very friendly to everybody. I cannot fault the place its the best home that I have ever visited.
Best regards, Somerset Care.
My mother went to end of life care recently and passed away. The staff were faultless in their care, attitude and professionalism in dealing with my mother. Thank you all for every thing you have done over the last 18 months. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Cary Brook, especially at such a sad time for your family. Thank you for trusting us to care for your mother in her final precious days.
My husband looks well care for on my regular visits. Any concerns that I may have and discuss with the staff are responded to in a positive way. The staff are kind and caring to the residents. One a negative note, I was disappointed to see the lounge carpet replaced with hard flooring. I understand the reasons, but the homely feel has been lost and the look is more institutional.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Cary Brook. We always welcome feedback from our residents and their loved ones, taking on board any suggestions which enable us to continue to improve the service and environment we offer. Thank you especially for your kind words about the care which your husband receives - we will be sure to share this with the team.
Excellent service and care provided. Attention to well being of residents is very obvious and of a high standard.
Thank you for providing such wonderful feedback about the care your wife receives at Cary Brook. We will be sure to share your comments with the team.
All the staff are friendly and happy, good interaction with residents and family members. Willing to answer questions and queries at all times. Cary Brook is always tidy and clean, kept very fresh.
Thank you for sharing your kind feedback for Cary Brook. We are delighted that you are pleased with the care home environment, and the communication between our team, our residents and our visitors.
Welcoming, friendly and happy.
Thank you for your kind review. It is a pleasure to read your lovely feedback for Cary Brook.
Whilst Mum is increasingly unable to engage with me for very long, the staff make visits very good experiences. I witness kindness, patience, incredible skill, and respectful and considerate care. Each visit, I learn more and more about how I can be around my mum in a way that supports her. The staff are incredibly helpful, even at times when they have competing priorities. They make me feel very welcome and are always smiling. They listen if I have any concerns or requests. I cannot recommend Cary Brook highly enough in terms of care.
My own experience is that Cary Brook is an excellent care home. It is extremely well maintained - spotlessly clean with beautiful, well-tended gardens. The staff members at every level are kind, considerate, and polite, both to residents and their visitors. My sister has advanced dementia. She is an intelligent woman so it is not immediately obvious to casual observers that she lacks mental capacity. Staff appears to make allowances for her aggressive, demanding behaviour which must at times be difficult to tolerate. My sister has been in Cary Brook for 6 months now and was initially very unhappy. She now appears to have settled and to regard it as her home, which I believe is largely due to the kindness and tolerance of the staff. The home offers a range of activities to occupy their residents and now that my sister is a little more settled they will take her out into the town for cosmetic treatments and recently took her, with a number of other residents, to the seaside!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 October 2025Good
- 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 (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Somerset Care
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Somerset Care
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Somerset Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cary Brook.
Meet the Team (1)

Being the Registered Manager of Cary Brook is such a rewarding and interesting role, and it truly is a privilege to care for and get to know our residents who are living with dementia. Listening to the residents’ life stories is both amazing and surprising – it is unbelievable how much some of them have done in their lives, and they are a real inspiration to me. I love it when the residents come and sit in the office with me to have a chat.
Cary Brook is a homely and friendly place, filled with laughter, singing and smiles. My close-knit team support each other and goes the extra mile for those in our care. It is so rewarding to know that our residents feel at home here, and to receive feedback from their loved ones to say how happy they are at Cary Brook.
I am a very approachable person and always happy to have a chat, so if you would like to find out about how Cary Brook can support you or a loved one, please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cary Brook
What types of Care is Cary Brook registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cary Brook have?
There are 45 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cary Brook?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 Cary Brook to the centre of Castle Cary?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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