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The home also has a specialist suite for adults living with dementia, which focuses on helping clients to maintain an active and independent life while being safe, comfortable and secure.
Care Provided by Frith House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 83 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Frith House fees start from £1,060 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Frith House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Frith 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
- Matet Estioco(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (83)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (81)
Frith House Reviews (56)
Frith House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.774) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Frith House has 56 reviews.
Frith House looked after my father to provide respite care for my mother. The home was clean and bright and the staff all very welcoming. They took great care of my father and I am certain he will return in the future. We were encouraged to visit as often as we liked.
It was a difficult decision to move dad into Frith House as it was the start of the pandemic and we knew we wouldn't be able to see him for a while; of course it ended up being a lot longer than we thought. But it was what he wanted to do and he was right. The care, company and support we have received over the last year has been invaluable. All the staff have shown compassion and done their best to maintain family contacts during really difficult conditions. We are now looking forward to Frith House being able to remove restrictions so family visits and activities can resume as normal.
Mum has Dementia (Alzheimer’s) and moved to Frith House in August 2019 following 3 months in another home where she did not settle and where we felt they were unable to meet her needs. We made contact with Frith House and right from our first telephone contact we were met with friendly and very knowledgeable advice. We visited and met staff who were able to answer all our questions and we felt reassured that Mum would receive the very best care that she needed. Mum settled well; her en-suite room is pleasant and she has her own chair and pictures and personal effects from home. Frith is welcoming and has a ‘homely' feel. It is clean, nicely decorated and always smells fresh. The decor has a ‘seaside’ theme to reflect its position just off the esplanade in Burnham. There are several well-maintained gardens where residents can enjoy a stroll or relax in a chair. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, we were able to take Mum out for regular walks along the seafront or into the town.
As his care needs got more there was always the professional care given to him.
I would recommend Frith House to anyone looking for a professional and loving care home. Thank you for looking after my father in law.
Uncle is very happy at Frith House, he has been there for 4 years now. He says that the food is always very good the staff are all first class. When we visit the staff are always very friendly and courteous. During the lockdown, it was never too much trouble if we rang Frith House and asked for a Facetime call they would always come back to promptly with a time or take the tablet to Uncle straight away.
The staff at Frith House truly are outstanding. They are polite, attentive and committed to the care, needs and wishes of the residents. My Mother has been a happy resident in the home for two years and she absolutely loves it there. Even in the most challenging of times, staff have been on hand for any queries and to support relatives. I have been able to safely keep in contact with my Mother throughout COVID and more recently, see her in the home with COVID precautions in place. The home is very inviting for residents and feels like a 'home' should. It is tucked away from the seafront, but close enough that residents can go out for walks etc with the staff. There is even a resident cat!
I can not recommend the staff and the home highly enough. My father is a resident there and he is really well looked after, the staff are all very friendly and go beyond what they are paid for looking after him and the communication they have with myself. Both myself and my father are more than pleased with Frith House.
Due to my Dad's Dementia and a spell in hospital I had to make the decision to find him a care home. Although it meant a two-hour round trip to visit him I chose Frith House after reading the CQC report and looking at online reviews. The manager answered all my questions and was sympathetic to my concerns. Sadly I was unable to visit prior to the move but the manager sent me photos of the vacant room and the communal areas. Due to lockdown I had to drop him off at the door which was difficult for me but the staff were very welcoming and Dad went in happily. Dad has now been there 4 months and the staff have been very good at putting up with my calls; giving me peace of mind when I have been worried about anything. I am really happy that I chose Frith House as I can see that Dad is happy and well cared for; added to that it is so convenient for the beach and the town which I can't wait to share with Dad.
My daughter, who is herself a nurse, tells me she has rarely seen a care home that offers so much and has such a calm and open atmosphere.
Any issue which Dad has developed has been quickly noted, family kept informed and action taken.
Excellent care home.
We had to move my mum from a NH in Weston-super-Mare where she was rapidly going downhill. She was depressed and lost the will to live. She stayed in her room on her own all day, was not motivated by staff. Since moving into Frith House, within days we saw a vast improvement, no longer left in her room, she was encouraged to join in activities, help with little jobs, which she likes to do, we can't thank the staff enough for giving her a new lease of life.
I can come and go as I like, into town, etc.
My key worker is very good and we have a similar interest in reading and swap books with each other.
I would recommend Frith House to anyone.
There are always activities on for residents and residents are always encouraged to participate in social activities.
The home itself is amazing! The cleanliness is always outstanding. I'm very glad I chose Frith House for my Mum. Thank you to everyone for their efforts.
This was the second care home we tried mum in. The first had 5* rating but the continuity of care was not there and mum was very unsettled and would not leave her room. From the moment we visited Fristh House to view as a possible home for mum we were made to feel part of the family. The whole team are amazing and mum has settled in well and has made friends. She attends the dining room for meals and is helped to join in activities. As a family, we cannot rate Frith House high enough. Nothing is a problem and we feel loved and cared for. The management are superband lead a fantastic team of carers.
I cannot rate these people highly enough, from key workers though to management.
Nothing was ever too much trouble and everyone always made time to talk if needed or even just to listen as there have been dark days and extremely difficult at times but these people always made life a bit easier in a really tough situation to deal with.
That's why I would recommend this home to anyone who is thinking or needing to put a loved or in my case loved ones into a home and to have a piece of mind that reassurance is there with all aspects of it.
They made me feel very welcome from the moment I met with the manager and the team, and throughout they were so friendly. My room was really comfortable, and I felt at home with my things around me. There is lots to do each day, and time to just sit and watch TV when I felt like doing that. I made some good friends during my stay and we enjoyed meal times together, and I actually started to eat more than I usually do at home!
I had visitors from time to time, and they were made to feel welcome as much as I was - nothing was too much trouble. They were offered cups of tea on arrival, and we spent time in the quiet lounge being able to talk. I can't thank the wonderful staff enough.
Thank you for my lovely stay! I will be back.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 February 2026Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (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)

At the very heart of Frith are a team of highly dedicated, passionate, compassionate and well-trained staff who support its residents to live the life that they choose. We tailor our care to every individual’s needs to ascertain that the residents feel safe, comfortable and most of all, feel seen and heard.
We focus on the principle that the home is run by the residents where our team is committed to supporting and treating residents with dignity, respect and privacy when they need it and want it as well as enabling residents to be independent while balancing risk and benefit through the involvement and inclusion of a multidisciplinary team.
Rated Overall Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) from 2017 to the present, we continuously observe an open and transparent culture where we evaluate and seek to improve our services and monitor our practices so everyone can thrive and succeed.
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