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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.
The home was very good in every way. If I have to go in a home then would like it to be this home.
The home was very good in every way. If I have to go in a home then would like it to be this home.
Over 5 years my father received the most wonderful care, he was very happy at this home.
Over 5 years my father received the most wonderful care, he was very happy at this home.
My mother spent a week at Cary Brook whilst attending her granddaughter's wedding celebrations at a nearby venue. The preparation and advice given prior to our visit was very thorough and gave us confidence in the quality of management, standards of care and expertise at the home. From the moment...
My mother spent a week at Cary Brook whilst attending her granddaughter's wedding celebrations at a nearby venue. The preparation and advice given prior to our visit was very thorough and gave us confidence in the quality of management, standards of care and expertise at the home. From the moment my mother arrived, they made her feel welcomed and valued. She showed no signs of anxiety when returning to the home and clearly enjoyed her stay. The quality of care was excellent and the staff showed compassion, humour and a real sense of empathy. The activities arranged were innovative and had clearly been developed by those who had a genuine interest in improving the quality of life of those in their care. A lovely member of the Cary Brook staff came to the wedding celebrations to ensure that there was real continuity of care. It was the perfect solution for us and enabled attending the wedding to be a stress-free, pleasure for my mother. I recommend Cary Brook unreservedly.
My mother was very comfortable in the home. She was always treated with the utmost respect. The home was always spotless and smelt clean. The most important aspect, however, was the excellent staff who were always caring and cheerful. The end of life care for my mother and her family was...
My mother was very comfortable in the home. She was always treated with the utmost respect. The home was always spotless and smelt clean. The most important aspect, however, was the excellent staff who were always caring and cheerful. The end of life care for my mother and her family was outstanding and a much more personal and respectful ending than a hospital would have been.
All the staff and management are outstanding, very professional, dedicated people.
The home itself is an immaculately clean, bright and very pleasant environment.
Entertainment and activities are very good and the...
All the staff and management are outstanding, very professional, dedicated people.
The home itself is an immaculately clean, bright and very pleasant environment.
Entertainment and activities are very good and the catering and cleaning staff are great.
At Cary Brook, they don't just care for the residents, they also care about them. There is a difference.
The carers knew my mother very well and the care she received was second to none. The doctors in the nearby surgery are also excellent.
Cary Brook knew what my mother liked and didn't like.
They always kept me informed (I was not local) and made sure that she could visit her husband in his care home.
My mother received friendship, kindness and shared laughter. Humour is a vital ingredient to being happy.
I doubt if I could have found a home that matched Cary Brook. They are the best and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.
Staff always helpful on arrival when we visited and kept us up to date regarding any issues regarding my aunt's state of health and wellbeing. Sometimes the staff were a bit overstretch but always cheerful. My aunt appeared to be well looked after and was generally tidy and clean. Her room was...
Staff always helpful on arrival when we visited and kept us up to date regarding any issues regarding my aunt's state of health and wellbeing. Sometimes the staff were a bit overstretch but always cheerful. My aunt appeared to be well looked after and was generally tidy and clean. Her room was suitable for her needs. She joined in activities and outings when she was fit enough to participate when she initially moved into Cary Brook.
A very caring environment. My mother particularly enjoyed the activities, especially music and dance. Although my mother had dementia. She was happy in her own world because of the care and stimulation offered by Cary Brook.
A very caring environment. My mother particularly enjoyed the activities, especially music and dance. Although my mother had dementia. She was happy in her own world because of the care and stimulation offered by Cary Brook.
Due to Mum's condition getting worse, she had to leave Cary Brook but from the day she went there, she was treated with the most wonderful care and attention. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were all kind beyond words. I cannot praise them too highly and would thoroughly recommend...
Due to Mum's condition getting worse, she had to leave Cary Brook but from the day she went there, she was treated with the most wonderful care and attention. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were all kind beyond words. I cannot praise them too highly and would thoroughly recommend Cary Brook to anyone thinking of placing a loved one there. I can't imagine anywhere better!
Unfortunately, Cary Brook cares for dementia patients and most of them do not appreciate where they are.
My wife's father is in a home which charges similar fees but no way does it compare.
Unfortunately, Cary Brook cares for dementia patients and most of them do not appreciate where they are.
My wife's father is in a home which charges similar fees but no way does it compare.
Cary brook is a very pleasant warm and welcoming facility. Residents are well cared for and comfortable. I am unable to comment on some of the options below as I have no personal experience of them.
Cary brook is a very pleasant warm and welcoming facility. Residents are well cared for and comfortable. I am unable to comment on some of the options below as I have no personal experience of them.
My Mum moved to Cary Brook at the end of November 2017. One of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make but, sadly, Mum’s Alzheimer’s had moved in to another phase. All the staff are wonderful, supportive, caring and patient. Cary Brook is a cosy, comfortable and safe environment as well as...
Dealing with some quite difficult situations due to the nature of the people they care for, I don’t have the words to express my full appreciation for making Mum welcome and the care they now provide.
Cary Brook's care, empathy and kindness to my mother which she was in their home was second to none. Staff were always cheerful, engaging and patient with all her needs.
The managers were always accessible and kept the family fully informed of any arising issues or concerns. The residents were...
Cary Brook's care, empathy and kindness to my mother which she was in their home was second to none. Staff were always cheerful, engaging and patient with all her needs.
The managers were always accessible and kept the family fully informed of any arising issues or concerns. The residents were kept engaged for as much as they wished to be in activities and life.
I would highly recommend this home.
Airier, brighter and generally less formal and much friendlier.
The staff were very caring and patient.
Airier, brighter and generally less formal and much friendlier.
The staff were very caring and patient.
The care and environment provided by Cary Brook cannot be faulted. All the staff have been consistently attentive, very good-humoured and kind throughout my mothers stay at Cary Brook. My brother and I can be reassured that my mother is receiving the best care possible and in the best environment...
The care and environment provided by Cary Brook cannot be faulted. All the staff have been consistently attentive, very good-humoured and kind throughout my mothers stay at Cary Brook. My brother and I can be reassured that my mother is receiving the best care possible and in the best environment during this very sad time of my mother's life.
Individual room was light and bright and always immaculate in tidiness and cleanliness. Common rooms were modern and bright, lots of windows to see the world outside.
Activities were varied and frequent and seemed well planned.
Cary...
Individual room was light and bright and always immaculate in tidiness and cleanliness. Common rooms were modern and bright, lots of windows to see the world outside.
Activities were varied and frequent and seemed well planned.
Cary Brook treated residents as individuals. Dad was encouraged to "be himself" - his past was respected and shared. He was given freedom in a safe environment - where he could be part of a community again.
His end of life care was dealt with very sensitively for which we were very grateful.
My mother-in-law was at Cary Brook from December 2015 until January 2017 when she passed away. During her stay, she was shown great care by all the staff. It is a wonderful place.
My mother-in-law was at Cary Brook from December 2015 until January 2017 when she passed away. During her stay, she was shown great care by all the staff. It is a wonderful place.
My mother had vascular dementia and was a resident from Nov 2013 until she died peacefully at Cary Brook in Jan 2017. The staff, their care and empathy with the residents were exemplary. Mum was always happy, relaxed and well entertained. She made good friends and these friendships were encouraged...
My mother had vascular dementia and was a resident from Nov 2013 until she died peacefully at Cary Brook in Jan 2017. The staff, their care and empathy with the residents were exemplary. Mum was always happy, relaxed and well entertained. She made good friends and these friendships were encouraged and assisted. She had swallowing issues but these were allowed for and her weight was maintained throughout her residency by the staff which was quite an achievement. The facilities and equipment are excellent and well adapted to residents' needs. I was kept well informed and consulted on all medical issues and was allowed to contribute to coming up with the most suitable care plan for my mum. On special family events when our full attention was not available, single staff members accompanied my mum and blended is as responsible family members and were a credit to the home and its caring ethos. On her death, we were touched at how affected the staff were, a sign of a real affection.
I visit one of the residents regularly and am very impressed by the care and welfare shown to the residents here. The staff are so kind.
I visit one of the residents regularly and am very impressed by the care and welfare shown to the residents here. The staff are so kind.
Cary Brook was a very well run and comfortable home. The staff there are excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. There was not one unfriendly member of staff there.
Cary Brook was a very well run and comfortable home. The staff there are excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. There was not one unfriendly member of staff there.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 October 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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