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Significant investment has gone into making the most of the site, which has included extension and refurbishment with new en-suite bedrooms, private patio areas and landscaped gardens. There is a dedicated 'Petals' suite where dementia care is provided by highly trained specialist staff team.
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Care Provided by Fletcher 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 57 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)
- 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
Fletcher House fees start from £1,175 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fletcher House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fletcher 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
- Annie Northover(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 (57)
Fletcher House Reviews (50)
Fletcher House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.537) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fletcher House has 50 reviews.
The staff have been brilliant in managing this very caring and professional. I couldn't ask for more.
Since my brother-in-law has been at Fletcher House, we have seen so much that has been very good and helpful. Clearly residents with all their quirks and seen as individuals and the staff are very respectful and cheerful. We would - and do - recommend Fletcher House to all and sundry.
I came today to move my father-in-law to a new home with my wife. I was very disappointed with the support of the staff on duty except for one young carer who helped us to get my father-in-law to my car and helped to get him in the car. His meds were not ready and no one from the management team came to see if we or the staff needed any support. It was very stressful for my wife, myself, my father-in-law and the carer, who I must say was very helpful and supportive. As someone who works in care I was very disappointed.
I have had concerns for staff wellbeing during the winter. There seem to be many changes and the regular need to use of agency staff.
I am pleased to see a slightly different approach to activities.
Yesterday staff had anticipated in advance dad’s dissatisfaction with the parachute activity and had selected classical music on the TV and attractive slideshow of spring flowers in bloom.
Unfortunately, this didn’t stop dad from shouting and proclaiming the activity “childish” but they had tried!
It was great to see the beaming smile on the face of one of the ladies and good to recognise that the residents were exercising their arm muscles.
I was also impressed that one of the activity staff had located a vintage song (Mr Sandman) which an old lady had been singing a few days before.
A video had been downloaded with printed lyrics so residents could join in if they wished.
I have just returned from an excellent "Mad Hatters Tea party" at Fletcher House in which all the staff and residents have joined in a great celebration. Not only tea, cakes etc under the gazebo but music and signing. All the staff took part, which was a great effort from the entertainment team as always. Waiting for the next one.
My brother is now currently a resident 2012-present. He does not take advantage of the activities and would probably be more content if activities were not so voluntary, he would then be obliged to do them and mix better and time would not hang so heavily.
Staff are welcoming, friendly and obliging to visitors but residents always come first. The areas are always clean, bright and fresh feeling. The residents are well supported, cared for and treated with respect and patience. The food is excellent. The activities laid on are varied and well managed and are excellent in maintaining residents interests, involvement and abilities. Overall the staff go beyond what is expected of them in regards to their pay and create a warm atmosphere that makes Fletcher House feel like home.
Prior to my Father residing at Fletcher House, we arrived one evening unannounced it was tea time and obviously very busy but we received a warm welcome and were shown around by a member of staff it was a very calm and happy atmosphere.I have visited a large number of residential and nursing homes during my professional career and I am grateful that a place like Fletcher House exists. Dad was always treated with kindness, compassion and understanding.The staff had the ability to motivate him which had sometimes been difficult when he was at home.they had time for him.There are an extensive range of social activities something to suit everybody if they wish to join in. I could certainly recommend Fletcher House to anyone because of its high standard of care and its warm and friendly home from home atmosphere.
My grandmother (100 years old) came to Fletcher House from another care home which was not entirely suitable for her as she was unhappy there. At 100 yrs old despite having limited mobility (she walks slowly with a frame) she has excellent mental focus and enjoys company and interaction. I am both amazed and overwhelmed by the wonderful team led by the activities lady who organise and supervise such a continual array of fantastic activities for the residents. My grandmother has enjoyed and taken part on as many as possible and this has been a huge factor making her feel settled, happy and part of this little community. There are regular weekly cookery and craft afternoons. A Chinese takeaway night which was a huge success and of course an amazing celebration lunch commemorating the Queens 90th birthday. Well done to the activities team, they put Fletcher House a cut above the rest.
Day Care first was very encouraging made a group of friends. Later happily stayed for Respite Care, enjoyed meals, company and social activities. Finally during long time stay care was excellent, standards high within a very relaxed and homely atmosphere in which friendships continued to grow. Privacy was respected and time given generously when necessary. Activities and outings were very good providing plenty of fun. All in house Tea room once a week beautifully arranged and very appropriate was available for residents to entertain their guests, most enjoyable! well recommended. Final year a happy one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 February 2024Good
- 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
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Meet the Team (1)

We take pride in creating a warm, home-from-home environment where every resident feels valued and supported.
With over 34 years of experience across home care, nursing, residential services, and learning disabilities, I am passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
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