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Together with a high standard of personalised care, the home supports an active lifestyle that embraces personal interests, for example arts and crafts, reminiscence, music and movement, life story activities, and a popular gardening club.
Staff are well-qualified and the service benefits from ongoing training to remain up to date with the latest developments in care.
Care Provided by Pulsford Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Pulsford Lodge fees start from £1,300 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pulsford Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pulsford Lodge 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
- Alison Bailey (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Pulsford Lodge Reviews (39)
Pulsford Lodge has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.083) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pulsford Lodge has 39 reviews.
From the booking process through to the end of her stay, the staff were exceptionally helpful, flexible, and accommodating. Their communication was excellent throughout, which gave us great confidence and reassurance.
This was Mum's first stay in one of your establishments, and she had a very pleasant experience. Thank you to everyone involved for making her feel so welcome and well cared for.
We look forward to booking with you again in the near future.
Dear Jason, thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback for your Mum's recent respite stay at Pulsford Lodge. We are so pleased that you all had a good experience with us - from ease of booking right through to the care and support your Mum received during her break. We look forward to welcoming...
My sister seems happily settled at Pulsford Lodge and is being well cared for. Her room is comfortable with lovely view over garden and towards hills and pastures. The staff arrange a variety of activities which she enjoys and help keep her active mentally and physically.
Kind regards,
Pulsford Lodge
February was a difficult month for Mum, staff were extra vigilant at my request. They managed this with utmost discretion and I could not have asked for more support, care and understanding. They are a great time. It is such a relief to know that she is in expert, compassionate hands. Thank you.
Kind regards,
Pulsford Lodge
Pulsford was recommended to us from a family friend and ex-colleague. I have been very impressed with management and care staff alike. Communication with family on the whole is good and staff are willing to listen and act upon requests or queries I may have. Dad has settled very well, enjoys the food and has even made a few friends!
Best regards,
Pulsford Lodge
The menu looks varied and healthy - I would love to try it! The over-riding feel is one of care, love and dignity as shown by the staff for those living there.
Best regards,
Pulsford Lodge
I will never forget their kindness and understanding. It was possible to sleep, knowing that they were looking after him. Thank you to an amazing team!
Dear Susan,Thank you so much for your kind words about your Dad's care at Pulsford Lodge. We are so pleased this was a comfort to you, and will share your lovely feedback with the team. Best regards,Pulsford Lodge
Mum has been a resident at Pulsford Lodge for nearly 2 years and is very happy, enjoying the food- joins in the daily activities is well cared for. Staff have always a cheery smile to welcome any visitors. The bedroom is comfortable and light and airy, plenty of space to find a corner to have family around. The staff and care team provide a wonderful service to help mum feel safe happy and well cared for.
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback. We are delighted that your Mum feels safe, happy and well cared for at Pulsford Lodge. Best regards,Somerset Care
Personal care afforded to my mother is very good. The meals provided to her are nutritious and a plenty.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback for Pulsford Lodge. We will share your kind words about the care, facilities and food on offer with the team.Best regards,Somerset Care
In summary, an all-round excellent care home, which I would thoroughly recommend to anyone without reservation.
My father went to Pulsford Lodge in March 2023. The level of care was fantastic, he was looked after so well by all the staff, the kitchen staff, the activities ladies, the nurses and the carers, sometimes they all went above and beyond his needs. The food was amazing and would always get him an alternative if didn't want what was on the menu (although he ate most things) At the end of his life all the staff were so kind, providing us with tea and food if we wanted it. I would highly recommend Pulsford Lodge.
Our mum was becoming more and more incapable of living at home due to dementia and for us as a family, it was a great relief when she was admitted to Pulsford Lodge in August 2023. The staff are caring and capable and always welcoming when we visit. Mum is well looked after and supported. The activities are interesting and stimulating and the food looks good. Overall and excellent home-from-home!
Pulsford Lodge offers an amazing care service. We participated in seasonal activities (salt dough decorations) as well as being surrounded by Christmas decorations and festive cheer being December. It was fantastic to see everyone involved and included.
All the staff were friendly, however not much going on for children.
Gran enjoys the activities.
Children were welcomed and involved in truffle-making activity when visited at Christmas.
I have been so pleased with how well she has settled in. I think this is mostly down to the staff at Pulsford. I can't fault it in any way. They are all so friendly and welcoming when I visit. It is always so clean. The food always looks good. It has a homely feel about it. All the residents seem just as happy as Mum, and I enjoy my visit.
After a fall last year, my mum had respite care at Pulsford Lodge - the whole experience was fantastic. Staff, cleanliness, food - superb. Mum did come home, but now does one day a week at Pulsford Lodge with a view we may increase this - we are receiving the same first class we had previously experienced.
I have nothing but praise for the staff. My sister-in-law requires an enormous amount of patience which is extremely difficult when they are short-staffed. In my experience, those that deal with her are always kind, understanding and thoughtful. Her room felt rather small during COVID, but she seems to feel secure.
Staff are welcoming and polite. Care home gives a warm pleasant atmosphere.
I have enjoyed my time here, but I do feel more carers are needed at times. The people (residents) and staff are friendly, and I feel I've known them all my life. All the staff are helpful.
Really lovely, carers are very kind and caring.
My Mother was at Pulsford Lodge for a number of years. She loved her room, enjoyed all of the activities. The staff were kind considerate and caring. The home and her room were always clean and tidy with a welcoming atmosphere. We could not be more happy with the way she was looked after. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 May 2018Good
- 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)

I am very priviliged to work in the home of our residents at Pulsford Lodge. I firmly believe that I work in their home, they don’t live in my workplace. I always tell them that I am here to keep the lights on and make sure everything runs as it should, but ultimately this is their home and we work to their rules. They have a say in everything – from personalising their rooms to choosing the activities they would like to take part in. Pulsford Lodge is very much a home, not a hotel, and we want our residents to feel at home here, and their loved ones to feel safe in the knowledge that they are being well cared for.
I started out in care when I completed work experience in an elderly care setting when I was just 15. It was at that point that I realised how valuable and rewarding it is to care for our older generations, and how much you can learn from the stories and life experience of care home residents. It absolutely makes my day to have a conversation with one of our residents – we both get so much from it. I love knowing that if I have made just one person smile, I have changed the course of their day for the better, and that is what I am here to do.
My overriding passion is around dementia care, and changing attitudes about those who live with dementia. Dementia is not something to be ashamed of, and at Pulsford Lodge I have seen first hand how our residents who live with dementia are so full of life and capable of achieving so much. My role is to support our residents to live the life they choose, support their loved ones in understanding and effectively communicating with them, and to get people talking about what living with dementia really means.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pulsford Lodge
What types of Care is Pulsford Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Pulsford Lodge have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Pulsford Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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 Pulsford Lodge to the centre of Taunton?
9.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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