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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.
Wonderful caring home.
We think staff have done remarkably well during the pandemic. The care given to our mother has been wonderful. Again our thanks to you all.
My only suggestions for improvements would be for residents to be able to contribute; such as food preparation and for there to be hens in the garden.
My Father had a stay in Pulsford Lodge ( 12 months plus ) where he was very happy he found all the staff very helpful and friendly and the food was great even visitors were always offered tea coffee etc on arrival. My father and family would highly recommend Pulsford Lodge.
The environment and care at Pulsford Lodge is exceptional. The building is light with lots of small lounges, a lovely dining room and pretty garden. My mother was very happy there and the staff were very respectful, caring and kind. The food was excellent freshly cooked with plenty of variety. When my mother was taken ill, the staff were very professional and efficient. I would be very happy to recommend Pulsford Lodge to anyone.
I am very pleased with Pulsford Lodge. The environment and the care of my mother is very good. I have only praise for the home and all of its staff. They are very good.
Having worked in elderly care myself for many years in various homes I feel Pulseford excels in both its care and environment. Since arriving in June 2017 my nan has been cared for so well that I can actually not be her carer but her granddaughter over for a cup of tea. Excellent activities and the food is great too.
He was happy and all the staff whatever level were always kind and considerate and the care and attention he was afforded during his last few weeks were quite exceptional. A first class care home.
Mum had her hair done, her nails painted, regular reflexology and endless activities and social events. Mum was always cared for to a very high standard with regular updates from friendly staff who always showed the utmost respect and professionalism. It was not until Mum died in June this year that I realised what an amazing four years she had and what a fitting end to her life they provided.
I would not hesitate to recommend Pulsford Lodge to anyone seeking a high-quality care home.
My mother has been in Pulsford Lodge for a year now, during which time she has received excellent care. I have been impressed by all aspects of the home, not least of which was the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the light and airy premises and the very pleasant dining room. Most importantly, my mother has been so content there and so well looked after that I would not hesitate to recommend Pulsford Lodge, a care home that really cares.
My mother moved here approximately ten weeks ago. My mother has settled very well and says everyone is extremely kind and patient. My mother has remarked of how the tables are set out, also the care and attention to detail - more like a hotel was her description. I have found both the management and staff very helpful on every aspect. They inform me if my mother is at all unwell or concerned about anything at all. I feel the care and attention cannot be improved upon. As a family, we are very happy that Mum feels secure, well cared for and loving her surroundings.
My mother came back to Pulsford Lodge after been in hospital with a broken hip and arm and although she still has difficulties getting up and down from her frame, the staff are so patient with her and encourage her all the time. I thought mum would go back in her shell and stay in her room all the time, but within a few days of being back, she was going to the dining room for lunch and then sitting in one of the lounges. I was very impressed.
I know that my father has not made life easy for the team - but all contact (telephone calls, emails) have been professional and compassionate. Dad has put on weight and his clothing and general appearance has improved noticeably since he arrived at Pulsford. Visitors have always reported how well they are looked after and the facility to have guests for lunch is generous and appreciated. I received regular updates and I am in no doubt that dad is receiving the best possible care.
My Aunt has been at Pulsford Lodge for several years now. She has always been looked after very well. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. They always let me know if they have the doctor in and there is a problem. If I had concerns about her I know that I could always go and discuss it with the staff.
We have highly recommended Pulsford Lodge to other families looking for care for their loved ones.
From my experience, I find Pulsford Lodge to be very clean, well run and staff extremely friendly and caring.
I always enjoy my visits.
My gran required respite care at the home. From initial enquiry, the care and attention to detail has been great. The manager of the home is experienced and always available. Staff are polite and attentive. A care home manager myself I was looking for the best care home to place my gran and I found it, Pulsford Lodge.
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.
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