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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 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
Contact Cary Brook to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
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.
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
- Christopher Hayes (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 (99)
Cary Brook has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.627) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cary Brook has 99 reviews.
My husband passed away a month ago and was in Cary Brook for 2 years of which he was cared for extremely well. Staff wonderful - treated with dignity. All staff couldn't have done more. A wonderful team! Many thanks!
My husband passed away a month ago and was in Cary Brook for 2 years of which he was cared for extremely well. Staff wonderful - treated with dignity. All staff couldn't have done more. A wonderful team! Many thanks!
Thank you very much for your lovely comments about Cary Brook, they are much appreciated.
Dad enjoyed all the outings and activities as well as the food. Very friendly staff who were always willing to assist.
I can't praise Cary Brook too highly, it was recommended to me and I...
Dad enjoyed all the outings and activities as well as the food. Very friendly staff who were always willing to assist.
I can't praise Cary Brook too highly, it was recommended to me and I will recommend to anyone.
Thank you for taking the time to review Cary Brook, and thank you for your lovely comments, they are much appreciated.
My mum was well looked after in the home Cary Brook. They were all lovely, the staff looked after my mum so well. I can't thank them enough for what they did for her and the care she got from them.
My mum was well looked after in the home Cary Brook. They were all lovely, the staff looked after my mum so well. I can't thank them enough for what they did for her and the care she got from them.
Thank you for taking the time to review Cary Brook, we really appreciate your lovely comments.
All staff and management were very helpful and considerate. I was always kept informed about my uncle even when he was up to mischief. I would like to move in myself.
All staff and management were very helpful and considerate. I was always kept informed about my uncle even when he was up to mischief. I would like to move in myself.
A very caring home with exceptional staff and a lovely setting. For care of people with dementia, I could not recommend it more. Thank you for making Mum's life pleasant and safe for the past two years.
A very caring home with exceptional staff and a lovely setting. For care of people with dementia, I could not recommend it more. Thank you for making Mum's life pleasant and safe for the past two years.
Mum used to stay for respite at Cary Brook and she always was very happy there. Everyone used to make her feel welcome and her stays were always enjoyable which was so reassuring that she was happy and well taken off when I was away. Cary Brook staff always made it feel home from home.
Mum used to stay for respite at Cary Brook and she always was very happy there. Everyone used to make her feel welcome and her stays were always enjoyable which was so reassuring that she was happy and well taken off when I was away. Cary Brook staff always made it feel home from home.
For 70 months I have continually been extremely happy and pleased with the overall level of care my mother received. This included the palliative care during the final stages of her life.
For 70 months I have continually been extremely happy and pleased with the overall level of care my mother received. This included the palliative care during the final stages of her life.
Carybrook is a beautiful, friendly place. The staff are so kind to all of the residents. My father-in-law looked forward to his Tuesdays with them and it gave my mother-in-law some very much needed respite. We as a family can't thank them enough.
Carybrook is a beautiful, friendly place. The staff are so kind to all of the residents. My father-in-law looked forward to his Tuesdays with them and it gave my mother-in-law some very much needed respite. We as a family can't thank them enough.
My father recently passed away following 9 and a half years at Cary Brook. During this entire period, the staff and management of Cary Brook have provided a consistently outstanding quality of care service. As my father's mental and physical condition deteriorated over the years, the unyielding...
My father recently passed away following 9 and a half years at Cary Brook. During this entire period, the staff and management of Cary Brook have provided a consistently outstanding quality of care service. As my father's mental and physical condition deteriorated over the years, the unyielding compassion and care went far beyond that which his residence might be expected to provide. The rooms, the catering, the provision of entertainment, security and comfort are all of the highest standard. Thank you all so much.
My mother has been transformed since becoming a resident in Cary Brook. Upon entering she was frail and scared. She is now enjoying her life in Cary Brook thanks to the wonderful caring staff. They are all Angels.
My mother has been transformed since becoming a resident in Cary Brook. Upon entering she was frail and scared. She is now enjoying her life in Cary Brook thanks to the wonderful caring staff. They are all Angels.
The consideration given to me is great. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
There is always a smile and kind word no matter how busy they are.
The food is varied and plentiful, and freshly...
The consideration given to me is great. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
There is always a smile and kind word no matter how busy they are.
The food is varied and plentiful, and freshly cooked on the premises.
The rooms are clean and fresh.
I really cannot say a bad word about Cary Brook.
Visitors can call in at any time.
Carers seem to go the extra mile to make Cary Brook a home from home.
They provide exceptional end of life care as well - it makes the 'end' for the family somewhat less stressful.
Visitors can call in at any time.
Carers seem to go the extra mile to make Cary Brook a home from home.
They provide exceptional end of life care as well - it makes the 'end' for the family somewhat less stressful.
The environment was clean and safe and we were extremely fortunate that mum was to spend the final years of her life in...
The environment was clean and safe and we were extremely fortunate that mum was to spend the final years of her life in such a friendly, safe and caring environment.
'End of Life' care was carried out with great empathy.
'End of Life' care was carried out with great empathy.
She always felt secure.
Great activities.
Dies with dignity and surrounded by care and kindness from the staff.
She always felt secure.
Great activities.
Dies with dignity and surrounded by care and kindness from the staff.
My mother passed away peacefully under the excellent care of Cary Brook. During her short stay there we were always pleased to see how well she was looked after. Thank you.
My mother passed away peacefully under the excellent care of Cary Brook. During her short stay there we were always pleased to see how well she was looked after. Thank you.
I thoroughly recommend Cary Brook, especially for loved ones with dementia. The staff and management are really caring, helpful and professional. They always know how our loved one is doing, whenever we call. When we visit, they welcome us by name and it's never a problem, whatever time of day. The...
I thoroughly recommend Cary Brook, especially for loved ones with dementia. The staff and management are really caring, helpful and professional. They always know how our loved one is doing, whenever we call. When we visit, they welcome us by name and it's never a problem, whatever time of day. The atmosphere is almost always calm, never are there alarm bells ringing, as each staff member carries a cordless phone which responds to room calls etc.
The entertainment staff are more visible, but everyone displays a desire to help and treat all residents with tenderness. The food is good too, we had a good Christmas dinner with our loved one.
The staff team at Cary Brook are exceptional. I cannot fault the wonderful care they gave to my father. So grateful to all the staff and manager.
The staff team at Cary Brook are exceptional. I cannot fault the wonderful care they gave to my father. So grateful to all the staff and manager.
I found the home very caring and all the staff were so friendly there was always a smile and 'would you like a cup of tea' and they treated my uncle with great respect, especially in his last few days so I personally would like to thank everyone concerned.
I found the home very caring and all the staff were so friendly there was always a smile and 'would you like a cup of tea' and they treated my uncle with great respect, especially in his last few days so I personally would like to thank everyone concerned.
My father has been at Cary Brook just over 3 years. He is very settled and calm. During his time in the home he has been treated with respect, care and dignity. I have always been kept informed of his care needs. No hesitation in recommending the home.
My father has been at Cary Brook just over 3 years. He is very settled and calm. During his time in the home he has been treated with respect, care and dignity. I have always been kept informed of his care needs. No hesitation in recommending the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 October 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Somerset Care
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Somerset Care
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Somerset Care
Accreditations
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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...
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.
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