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Vaughan Lee House

Orchard Vale, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0EX
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Vaughan Lee House is a purpose-built residential care home catering for older people.

Staff at Vaughan Lee House seek to provide and maintain a high standard of care, 24 hours a day.

The staff are trained to meet the individual needs of day-to-day living, to be supportive without being intrusive and to ensure that the dignity of the individual is preserved.

Vaughan Lee House has single, en-suite rooms which are complete with a...  

Care Provided by Vaughan Lee House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,250 - £1,300£1,400 - £1,400

Our fees do not cover newspapers, toiletries, hairdressing or podiatry treatment.

Contact Vaughan Lee 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

Owner

  • Ilminster & District (OPW) Housing Society Ltd
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in charge

  • Karen Roberts(Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1970
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)

Vaughan Lee House Reviews (47)

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Vaughan Lee House has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.037) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Vaughan Lee House has 47 reviews.

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Review from Patrick D (Son of Resident) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Wonderful. Dad has settled into his new surroundings really well. He gets involved in the activities and generally looks contented(Age and illness do get in the way occasionally). He has a lovely relationship with the staff. As a family, we always feel listened to and we all work together as a team. Well done everyone.

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Review from Wayne H (Son of Resident) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The team provide an excellent service to my mother. Communication is excellent and we were kept informed throughout lockdowns. Hygiene and attention to detail are always at a high level. The staff are attentive and caring. The food and entertainment are very good.

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Review from N A (Sister of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother is not the easiest of people and the staff quickly found ways to support him following major changes in his life, after a serious illness. Under the management, Vaughan Lee House safely navigated a way through the covid problems, always keeping friends and family informed as changes were needed. It is such a comfort, knowing my brother is supported and cared for by staff who understand him.

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Review from Fay S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is always well cared for and seems to get on with all the carers. She is made to feel like one of the family.

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Review from A W (Nephew of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good.

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Review from T P (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is a very good care home. It is community owned so you will never see the owners Bentley in the carpark. No care home is cheap but at least the fees are going into the home. They are an extremely friendly and engaging team at Vaughan Lee House. They give you great confidence that your parent is well cared for.

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Review from D J (Son of Resident) published on 17 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother lived at Vaughan Lee House for a little under twelve months. She was not in the best of health and was quite confused at times, but at all times she was treated by all who work there with warmth, patience and understanding. The staff encouraged her to join in meals in the dining room and a variety of activities. We had great peace of mind knowing she was so well looked after. We had no worries about her care.

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Review from W L (Son of Resident) published on 12 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Vaughan Lee cared for my mother for the inside of one day a week. She had different company to normal, was entertained, exercised, fed well and cared for admirably. This happened for about two years - in this time there was one small, practical problem, and once noticed Vaughan Lee addressed the issue and it wasn't an issue again. Great care and a happy mother!

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Review from J S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 1 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are pleased to recommend Vaughan Lee after over a year of caring for our 93 year old mother in law. The management and staff are always efficient, friendly and caring, and the home is constantly being updated and modernised in structure and decor and furniture, and there is always a pleasant family atmosphere apparent, together with a sense of fun and humour. Thank you.

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Review from Tom N (Nephew of Resident) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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I was really impressed by Vaughan Lee House. It is clean, fresh-smelling, bright. The staff, from the Manager down, are helpful and cared well for my uncle, despite the fact that he could be grumpy and abrupt.
I believe that the Home cared for my uncle and looked after him well. They kept in touch with me (I live miles away), including telling me that he was fading fast; this enabled us to visit him before he died.
On his deathbed (3-4am) at least 2 staff were with him. It was a real comfort to know that he didn't die alone.

I would recommend Vaughan Lee House to anyone looking for an excellent care home.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum is being looked after extremely well.
All the staff are excellent and can't do enough for her. She treats Vaughan Lee now as her home - it's like one big family.
The food is excellent.

Mum is very happy at Vaughan Lee.

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Review from Jan K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have always found the staff extremely polite and helpful, nothing is too much trouble.

They treat all the residents with professional calm and respect. Whenever my mother-in-law is unwell she always receives all the attention that she needs even if a member of staff has to stay with her all night.

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Review from Sandra B (Friend of Resident) published on 8 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am now responsible for my friend and I am so reassured that she is well looked after. The home is run very well. Happiness and contentment comes through when you enter you can feel everyone is at ease.

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Review from Caroline D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in this care home since January 2018. During this time she has had episodes of being unwell and one short stay in the hospital. The staff have been very responsive at these times providing extra care and support when needed. All staff are caring and professional however the younger staff are particularly outstanding in their cheerfulness and positivity.

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Review from Amanda A (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent, staff could not be more helpful and friendly. My father is very happy, settled quickly and I can relax for the first time in several years knowing he is in a safe environment, which just happens to be right on my doorstep.

Vaughan Lee has exceeded all my expectations and I hope my father will choose to stay permanently, having initially gone in for respite only.

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Review from Geoffrey C (Resident / Service User) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am recovering from two partial hip replacements and cannot speak too highly of the excellent care and patience I get from all the staff here.

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Review from Sally M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very impressed with the quality of care and the caring attitude and the way staff approach each and every resident. By far and away the best home from home experience.

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Review from Margaret G (Resident / Service User) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I attend Vaughan Lee House twice a week. I have my lunch here both days and have a bath on Thursday.
I find the facilities excellent - the staff are thoughtful, friendly and very helpful.

The lunchtime food is very tasty, hot and enjoyable. Tea and coffee are always available. I really enjoy coming here and have made several friends of the residents.

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Review from Trudy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum was very reluctant to move to a care home, but after in and out of hospital for three months home care was not enough. She came to Vaughan Lee House for respite after a long stay in hospital she will now stay as she cannot praise the staff enough for the care she receives. I myself am very pleased with how friendly and caring the home is.

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Review from Nicola D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father had lost interest in life, in general, had no interests or hobbies. Since being at Vaughan Lee House he is a different person- happy- enjoys taking part in activities and talking to the other residents and visitors. My son got married in July and as my father has difficulty walking didn't think it possible for him to attend. Kindly one of the care assistants organised to bring him to the church service, which was lovely for him and the family. I was extremely grateful as it enabled dad to be part of my son's special day.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 December 2024
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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