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Sunnymeade offers support, caring for a variety of individuals including those with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health issues etc.
The home is surrounded by easily accessible, well kept gardens with areas to sit and dine in the garden and parking for visitors.
Sunnymeade offers a...
Care Provided by Sunnymeade
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Meals
- Activities
- Designated care advisor
- Support with funding
- 24-hour care updates via our app
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- And more.
In fact, we have NO HIDDEN FEES and will never ask you to pay more than your agreed weekly fee.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sunnymeade for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sunnymeade 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
- Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ross Stocker-Drew (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- There are no restrictions to visiting times. Visitors are always welcome to visit the home and join their friend/Loved one for meals. Pets are also always welcome.
Parking
- Limited parking in car park, however parking on the street adjourning the home.
Sunnymeade Reviews (41)
Sunnymeade has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.392) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunnymeade has 41 reviews.
I cannot fault them. My mother has only been here a short time and in that times I have been very impressed with the kindness the staff have given my mother. She has had to have a ambulance called twice while being here, and both times the staff have kept me informed every step of the way. I walk away knowing that I don't need to worry about mum, which means a lot, she's having the care that she needs.
When first moved into Sunnymeade my husband was very weak and needed help to do most anything after being in hospital quite a while. Family and myself pleased to see him now doing so, though a little messy. I am pleased to see him looking well, and tidy on the whole, though he is now needing a frame to walk with. The staff are friendly and helpful, though are busy, and the meals seem good.
Very pleased with care overall. We have had a few issues with falls etc but I have always been informed of the incident. All staff have been good from what I have seen. Some however have been fantastic. Shannon in particular has built up a great relationship and deserves recognition.
Doug required a lot of involvement from Ross, and Zoe, due to his change in needs, and they fought for his rights and dignity every step of the way.
Doug was clearly well cared for and was comfortable and happy at Sunnymeade. I am very grateful to them all for everything they did for Doug and the support and respect they showed to me along the way.
I have found all the staff at Sunnymeade take care to look after residents with care and attention to individual needs. They have kept me informed regularly and make time if I need to discuss anything. The GP who attends Sunnymeade takes care to keep me informed and is readily available if I need to talk.
My dad's quality of life has vastly improved since moving to Sunnymeade. He is extremely content, feels safe in his surroundings and with the staff and very much appreciates living here. Both myself and my sister can rest easy in the fact that our dad is being so well cared for. Thank you so much.
Since Mum has been at Sunnymeade, we've seen a lot of building work taking place, which shows that Agincare are investing in improving the facilities. The home always looks clean and well cared for. The dining area is always laid out nicely too, which adds to the pleasant atmosphere.
Overall, we feel Mum is in good hands and well looked after.
All the care staff were kind, friendly, patient and nothing ever seemed to be too much trouble. The staff were all welcoming. They always appeared to deal with mum exactly the way she wanted. Mum didn't want to partake in very many of the activities as she was a private person but that did not matter. The only fault I can find is that she was bothered by other residents entering her room sometimes at night, being those who sadly did not know where they were. Mum could have locked herself in her room but that wasn't something she or I wanted to happen
I cannot praise the staff at Sunnymeade enough. They were kind, caring and loving towards my Mum and she was very well looked after.
She particularly enjoyed the varied activities in the lounge and the staff seemed to understand her cheeky sense of humour.
She had a lovely, light and airy room and her clothes were well cared for by the laundry service.
I cannot fault Sunnymeade at all and would certainly recommend it.
Thank you for the kind and sensitive care that my Mum received.
I have always found the staff very helpful and friendly. Am always kept advised about my mother and feel relaxed knowing she is being cared for. Renovations that have been done are very good. Would highly recommend the home. Have no worries as am so pleased with how her care is being handled.
We have always been very happy with the care Mum has received at Sunnymeade and would thoroughly recommend to anyone.
Our mother is settled and happy. Her accommodation is clean and well-presented. The staff are friendly and helpful - always welcoming when family visit.
Friendly, welcoming environment, staff are happy and caring. Mum is happy and healthy, which puts our minds at rest. Mum enjoys the excellent food and entertainment as well as sitting quietly looking at the garden flowers, birds and squirrels from her lounge.
I visit Mum as often as possible, as I live a long journey away, on all my visits Mum always looks happy and healthy, she is always nicely dressed and her hair looks lovely. Mum has regular visits to the hairdressers which she enjoys. Mum always has a good choice of meals The staff are always very helpful and friendly and there if needed. The home as a whole has a nice friendly feel about it.
Can't fault communication with Sunnymeade during her stay, staff easily accessible and very reassuring. They were extremely understanding and patient, which allowed us some relaxation time. We knew Mum was in good hands.
Very pleased with the staff in Sunnymeade; they are very good. The only complaint I have is with the food, which is very poor. Also, they come into my room at 6 am. I don't have any medication from them, but they still come in to wake me up, sometimes during the night as well.
Thank you for leaving a review for Sunnymeade, and for your lovely feedback about the Sunnymeade team. We were unaware that you have been unhappy with the food - please do speak to us about this so that our kitchen team can address any concerns you may have. We are also happy to revisit your care...
My husband is in Sunnymeade and is happy he gets on well with the other people in the home. His only point is the food quality, which is not good. They have two choices at lunchtime, one being vegan, which older people do not like. They'd prefer food that they have had all their lives (meat and veg), not a new fashion, which is tasteless and bland. The staff are great and look after him well.
Dear Pat, many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback for Sunnymeade - we are glad to hear that your husband is happy, settled and pleased with the care he receives. We were, however, sorry to read your comments about food choices. Our in-house kitchen team cater for a range of dietary...
It is very nice here, and all the staff are very good to me.
Well cared for.
Very nice staff.
The food is very nice.
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Meet the Team (2)

Ross has been the Manager since August 2025. Having over 20 years experience in the care sector, 6 as a registered manager.
He has experience in many different areas within the care sector from Elderly, learning disabilities and young adults with mental health conditions.

Heather has worked at Sunnymeade for over 20 years, being the deputy manager for approximately 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnymeade
What types of Care is Sunnymeade registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sunnymeade have?
There are 42 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sunnymeade?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sunnymeade to the centre of Chard?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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