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Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home

Hornsbury Hill, Chard, Somerset TA20 3DB
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Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home, Chard

Yew Tree Cottage is a small privately owned, well-established care home on the outskirts of Chard.

The home provides 24-hour permanent, respite and day care for older people, with or without dementia.

Waking night staff are on hand every night to assist with the needs of the clients. Yew Tree Cottage consistently receives Good inspection reports from all the regulatory inspection bodies.

The home is owned and managed by a qualified nurse... 

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Care Provided by Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 7 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Stairlift
  • 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£1,400 - £1,450£1,450 - £1,450
Residential Dementia Care£1,400 - £1,450£1,450 - £1,450

Contact Yew Tree Cottage Residential 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

Owner

  • Ambridge Estates Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Sarah Ambridge (Manager/Owner)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (5)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • Visitors are always welcome.

Parking

  • There is onsite parking

Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home Reviews (17)

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9.5

Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.460) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home has 17 reviews.

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Review from R R (Respite Resident) published on 12 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Jasper S (Son of Resident) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Luke S (Grandson of Resident) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Colin S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Paul S (Son of Resident) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Penny H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Heather P (Wife of Resident) published on 7 May 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Roger M (Nephew of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Mary C (Wife of Resident) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from M P (Friend of Resident) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Wendy E (Friend of Resident) published on 22 December 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2016 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Charles C (Wife of Resident) published on 15 February 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from John C (Resident / Service User) published on 5 January 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from M H (Resident / Service User) published on 23 December 2015 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Judith R (Friend of Resident) published on 27 November 2015 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Deborah A (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2015 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 February 2026
Overall
Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Awards / Recognitions (11)

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Meet the Team (11)

Sarah Ambridge RN RM
Sarah Ambridge RN RMJob Title Company Director, Owner and ManagerJoined 2007
Graham Ambridge
Graham AmbridgeJob Title Company Director, Administrator and Sunday Roast Chef!Joined 2007
Shayna Knight
Shayna KnightJob Title Senior support workerJoined 2014
Zoe Pring
Zoe PringJob Title Senior Support WorkerJoined 2024
Zoe joined the team in January 2024.

She is a lively and energetic member of the team with many years of experience in domiciliary care.

Dawn Burt
Dawn BurtJob Title senior support workerJoined 2021

Dawn has been with us for nearly 5 years. She has many years of domiciliary care experience.

She is from a farming background and enjoys country shows and steam rallies.

Gemma Harvey
Gemma HarveyJob Title Senior support workerJoined 2021

Gemma has returned to working with us after having a career break to look after her teenage children, preparing them for university.

Gemma has a wealth of knowledge in various care roles. She loves animals and is a pet whisperer!

Carly Warren -Smith
Carly Warren -SmithJob Title Senior Support WorkerJoined 2022
Alicia Bartholomew-Eason
Alicia Bartholomew-EasonJob Title Support WorkerJoined 2026
Fina Birrane
Fina BirraneJob Title Support WorkerJoined 2026
Jane Parsons
Jane ParsonsJob Title Senior support workerJoined 2026

Jane joined us as an experienced support worker. She also has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. She loves talking and interacting with the residents.

Morgan Eggins
Morgan EgginsJob Title Support WorkerJoined 2026

Morgan has joined us part-time whilst she is at college.

She is a fantastic guitar player and very much involved in acting and drama.

She was a school prefect and has done her Duke of Edinburgh award.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home

What types of Care is Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home have?

There are 5 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, 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 Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home to the centre of Chard?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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