
They were very professional and friendly, providing a homely environmenR C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care provided by the staff at Sunnyside is excellenC H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Once you meet the manager, you just know this is going to be a special placePaul K(Son of Resident/Service User)

They were very professional and friendly, providing a homely environmenR C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care provided by the staff at Sunnyside is excellenC H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Once you meet the manager, you just know this is going to be a special placePaul K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Awarded Care home of the year in 2019, Sunnyside Residential Home is a charming home that is spacious and ideal for residents with a wide range of care needs, staffed by a qualified team who respect all individuals involved and are welcoming to visitors.
Sunnyside’s main objective is for its residents to live their lives as independently as possible and be treated with the dignity, respect and compassion that meets their...
Care Provided by Sunnyside Care Home
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 14 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
- 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices above are guided prices and packages of care will be tailored to the individual needs. Additional charges apply for additional service (i.e. Hairdresser, Podiatry etc..)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sunnyside Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sunnyside Care Home 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
- Aiveda Limited
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claudia Duarte (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (12)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Sunnyside have an open door policy and welcome visitors to the home. The home only ask that visitors avoid meal times.
Parking
- The visitors car park is located directly in front of the property
Sunnyside Care Home Reviews (32)
Sunnyside Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.433) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunnyside Care Home has 32 reviews.
My mother has been living at Sunnyside for a couple of months now, after a hospital discharge. The staff are very friendly and understanding to her various needs. We are kept updated with concerns promptly and it is easy to communicate with staff and my mother. Sunnyside is clean, safe, homely, and the rooms are a good size.
My mother has settled into Sunnyside following a bad fall last year. I have found all the staff very caring and attentive, and they are all so patient with my mum and the other residents. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They are always very welcoming when I visit my mum, and I feel very reassured that she is well cared for. I always enjoy the visits as there is such a lovely atmosphere!
Sunnyside is a well managed, clean, caring and wonderful place. My mother is extremely well cared for. I would not want her to be anywhere else. All the staff are caring and knowledgeable. Sunnyside also has an excellent working relationship with local doctors and district nurses. I would recommend this place with no hesitation.
I'm friends of a resident in sunnyside care home.she is very happy that Friend getting good care and good service.my dad also lived in his care home,that also a good reason that I give a excellent review for his care home.
Resident, who was dear friend of mine, was treated very well at Sunnyside. She was cared for with love and felt content there.
Their residents are much loved, respected & well cared for. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
The staff were most thoughtful with our loss but not the management.
A lovely friendly home. Caring and lovely staff, always smiling and helpful. Recommend this home to anyone. Would not be afraid to leave your family here, it's lovely.
My mother is looked after so well. A real homely feel and fantastic care.
Thank you so much for the kind words, we are glad you are happy with the care your mother receives.
Sunnyside was a lovely home for the last four years of my granny's life. The care staff are kind, patient and considerate. Granny always used to say she was very well looked after and that the food was very nice. The facilities are of good quality with a nice lounge and a lovely garden, which granny enjoyed sitting in. Thank you to all the lovely people at Sunnyside over the last four years.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot to know you were happy with the care given to your grandmother and that she was happy.
My mum moved to Sunnyside only six weeks ago and already we see a positive change in her behaviour and mood. The staff are very caring and nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you so much for the kind words. it's lovely to hear that you are happy with the care we have provided for your mother. We do all we can to keep our residents happy and comfortable, while catering to all their individual needs.
My father spent the last four months of his life at Sunnyside. The staff worked very hard to help him settle in. They were very professional and friendly, providing a homely environment. He always praised the quality and volume of food. We particularly like the fact that the home was small enough for residents to get to know each other and the staff. The size of the home was an important reason for our choice of care home. Thank you to everyone.
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that we were able to meet the standards of care you wanted for your father.
My mother stayed at Sunnyside for the last few weeks of her precious life. I can honestly say I can't imagine a more perfect place for her. The manager and the staff were excellent, compassionate, gentle, flexible and loving - I can't speak highly enough about them. Once you meet the manager, you just know this is going to be a special place - her caring attitude is infectious, and her staff follow her lead. As mentioned before, I can't recommend Sunnyside highly enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words; it means alot to us to know that you were happy with the care we provided for your mother in her last few weeks of her life.
When I visit, the home is clean and doesn't give off unpleasant smells.
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear your uncle is enjoying his time with us. We do our best to keep the residents happy.
The care provided by the staff at Sunnyside is excellent. They work hard under sometimes difficult circumstances but are always smiling and helpful. The home has a small number of residents compared to many, and therefore, the care is tailored to each resident, and the staff get to know the residents, which makes for a very homely environment.
Thank you so much for the lovely words; we are happy to hear that you were pleased with the services we provided.
Good management.
Nice food.
Always willing to help.
Thank you so much for your kind words; we are glad you were happy with the service that was provided.
I moved into Sunnyside on October 31st, 2022, and it has been so welcoming and homely. The staff are all so helpful and kind, and nothing is too much trouble. The only thing I could wish for is more residents able to have a conversation with, but that is all. The room is very comfortable, and I was able to bring some things from home. I am very happy here and couldn't do any better.
Thank you so much for your kind words, and we will definitely take your suggestions on board.
A lovely care home. Great staff who genuinely care for you as an individual so feels like home too. A huge thank you to one and all.
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It's lovely to hear that you were happy with the service we provided.
The care Sunnyside have given my grandmother over the last two and a half years has been amazing. The caring, compassionate staff have been there to make her last year happy and comfortable. The home is extremely clean and hygienic, and the staff are easy to talk to and help in any way they can.
When the weather is fine, I like that washing is hung outside, it's nice to have outside space.
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 20 Sep 2019Recipient: Aiveda Limited
- 20 Sep 2019Recipient: Sunnyside Care Home
- 20 Sep 2019Recipient: Sunnyside Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Sunnyside Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Claudia is the registered manager at Sunnyside and a wonderful member of the team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyside Care Home
What types of Care is Sunnyside Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sunnyside Care Home have?
There are 12 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sunnyside Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sunnyside Care Home to the centre of Chard?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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