
I am more than satisfied with care and support given at all timesBeryl C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All staff friendly and helpfulT B(Brother of Resident/Service User)

Dad was treated wonderfully and settled really wellP E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I am more than satisfied with care and support given at all timesBeryl C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All staff friendly and helpfulT B(Brother of Resident/Service User)

Dad was treated wonderfully and settled really wellP E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Summer Lane is a 120 bed purpose-built care home with an excellent reputation, providing elderly care for a range of needs.
The home has dedicated wings specialising in nursing care, dementia care and for general residential care. With 24-hour nurses on-site and top of the range facilities, the home is well-placed to deliver high standards of care in Weston-Super-Mare and surrounding areas. Residents enjoy a range of lounges and dining areas...
Care Provided by Summer Lane Care & Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 120 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Summer Lane Care & Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Summer Lane Care & Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Country Court
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vimal Samuel(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
Room Information
- Single Rooms (120)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (120)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Car park available on site.
Summer Lane Care & Nursing Home Reviews (140)
Summer Lane Care & Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.812) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Summer Lane Care & Nursing Home has 140 reviews.
And the fine dining experience was absolutely amazing, and would definitely recommend this if they have a special occasion and want to celebrate with a meal with family. I'm happy that my mum is happy and that's what matters. The transition from home to care home was such an impeccable move.
Thank you for leaving a review for Summer Lane and your kind recommendation. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with our care, it is our pleasure to care for your mum here at Summer Lane.
Mum was placed at the home initially for respite but is now a permanent resident. It was clear from the very start that she was going to be looked after and her care needs met. All the staff are friendly, caring and empathetic not only to Mum but to the family too. It's peace of mind to know that she is safe, clean and comfortable. The home provides an excellent environment with clean rooms, smart communal areas and excellent facilities. The care staff are fantastic - however, if some had better English that would help!
Thank you for your kind review of Summer Lane Care and Nursing Home! We're thrilled your mum is well cared for and that our staff team and facilities bring you peace of mind.
Very clean and well maintained, couldn't ask for a better place for a loved one to be. Many thanks.
Thank you for you lovely review and we are very glad that you and your mum are happy with Summer Lane and the care she receives. I will pass on your comments to my team.
The staff and care provided have been top quality.
He has settled in well because of the support he has been given to adjust to his new environment.
The food/choice is very good and high quality with plenty of choice.
I can relax knowing my brother is in a safe, happy, clean environment surrounded by wonderful people.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your lovely comments. We are very happy that your brother has settled in well and that it has enabled you to relax in the knowledge that he is happy and well cared for. I will pass on your lovely comments to my staff.
Overall very good.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience. Your support means a lot to us at Summer Lane Care & Nursing Home.
The staff are all very friendly, accommodating and very professional.
The home makes everyone feel welcome and they treat the residents with dignity and respect and the level of care is faultless.
My grandmother is so happy and content and it's a pleasure to visit her there.
The decor of the home is impeccable and the rooms are so comfortable.
The cleanliness of the home is fantastic and the food is all freshly prepared and always looks delicious.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It is extremely important to us that your Grandmother is happy here and you and your family feel she is well cared for and treated with dignity and respect. We are glad you feel the warm welcome when you visit as we feel that...
Cafe = a very nice feature. Most staff on duty here are chatty and helpful!
The food is excellent.
The care staff are very caring - however, if some had better English that would help! Many are really excellent at caring.
Activities = not applicable for Mum, but I feel there could be more for many residents. This aspect feels light.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for your lovely comments I have passed these on to our team.
Whether it was the warm-hearted friendliness of the reception staff that greeted people visiting their loved ones, the kind and efficient care given to my father by the health care team, or the attention given to the cleanliness of the home itself. On the regular upkeep of the gardens situated at the centre of the home's buildings. Summer Lane provided my dad in the last year of his life with an environment that was safe, caring and comfortable. Here the patient mattered, my dad was not just another sick person- a number on the list. The Summer Lane team treated him as if he were their own and we will always be so thankful to them for that.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to do it. We are very touched by your comments and so happy that you felt Summer Lane was the right place for your dad and hope that we helped you and your family at a very difficult time. Our team here work extremely hard and it's good to know it's appreciated by families, I will certainly pass on your comments to my staff.
The nurses and carers treat him with the utmost respect and kindness. We as a family are always welcomed by all members of staff with a smile and a caring attitude.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Your lovely comments will be passed on to our staff and we are very glad that you and your family feel welcomed when visiting and that your husband is well cared for and treated with respect and kindness at all times.
All staff whether management, admin, care or nursing have a welcoming smile and are ready to answer any questions or concerns.
My mother is unfortunately bedbound but we always see residents relaxing or involved in activities, both inside and out with constant support by staff.
Thank you for your lovely review and that you are happy with the care your mother receives. We are also happy you feel welcomed when you visit as families are as equally important to us.
The home itself is so well thought out and the decor and furnishings are lovely. We especially like the cafe downstairs as it gives Mum the feeling she has been 'out'. It has also been a great place for my father to meet the families of other service users and share experiences and support each other.
Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass on your comments to my staff. May I suggest that next time you visit please meet with our Deputy who will be more than happy to discuss how to make the communication with your father better going forward. So glad you are all enjoying the coffee shop it has become a lovely meeting place for families and residents.
Since my husband was taken into care I have seen wonderful care and patience given from the staff. They will always find the time to discuss any worries I may have or will tell who else could help. It took my husband a while to settle but through their understanding and patience, he has at last settled down. He loves to go into their love cafe and weather permitting likes to go into the garden. Thank you to everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The comments were lovely and I will pass these on to my staff, open communication is always the key. It is always good to know our residents and their families enjoy the facilities we have here at Summer Lane.
Each visit I made to the home was also a pleasure for me, as I was always greeted by all the staff and had friendly chats. Summer Lane is so beautifully decorated, fresh and clean, bright and sunny. The nursing facilities are second to none and the staff use them professionally.
Mums' later years were made safe and secure, comfortable and fun.
Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely comments and how happy you were that your mum was with us and I will pass on your comments to my team. It is always a privilege to be trusted to care for a resident and become part of their 'care' family and pleased that you enjoyed your visits to Summer Lane as well.
The standard of care provided, the general cleanliness and the high degree of finish are most welcome to visitors and relatives. I was very happy to see my mother-in-law provided with such a caring team and pleasant environment.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review; we are very pleased that you are happy with the care that your mother-in-law gets and that you feel our home is a lovely environment to live in.
Due to living in Kent I have only visited Summer Lane a couple of times February and September, each time I was greeted by friendly staff who made me welcome. I found my aunt content and happy. This home is clean, modern light and airy environment with exceptional staff who work very hard to make their clients feel safe calm and happy, as well as dealing with their personal needs, of which can be very different and challenging. I would definitely recommend this home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I will pass on to my staff your comments and how happy you are with the care your aunt is receiving. It is always a difficult time for families and it is important to us that, when a resident comes in to our care, we make their...
Summer Lane has to be the best nursing home. The purpose-built building is light and airy and the exterior is welcoming. All rooms are en-suite and a good size. The whole staff team are friendly and efficient. The furnishings in the lounges are five star hotel quality and the little gardens are a treat. The cosy cafe is a gem and a real bonus. Visiting times are not restricted. Due to staff shortages, activities are restricted, the present staff work very hard and do a great job, but could do with some help. Visitors are made very welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review for Summer Lane Care and Nursing Home. Your feedback and comments are appreciated and will be shared with the staff team. Best regards.
Mum was admitted to the hospital from Summer Lane care home. Her dress and slippers were soaked in urine. Staff at the hospital said the slippers could be rung out, so wet. Pressure sores to bottom ungraded as so bad. The staff told the family mother was on antibiotics by the Doctor. Mar sheets were supplied from Summer Lane to A&E, no antibiotics were prescribed. Summer Lane said mother was found on the floor at 04.00. How long was my mother on the floor? We want answers! Mother's handbag missing, reported to the staff. Ten days later emailed the home, said report to a higher team and the blanket missing, but still no response. Summer Lane has not made any attempt to contact us to see how my mother is! Safeguarding reports are in place from the hospital.
Thank you for leaving a review for Summer Lane, we were disappointed to read these details, this situation is currently subject to an ongoing investigation. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do at Summer Lane and our staff go above and beyond every day to offer the very highest standards of care and support.
As a family, we reviewer several homes in the area, as soon as we entered Summer Lane we knew it was the one for our uncle. He is very happy and thinks the food is superb and it's like living in a five star hotel! We have found all the staff very helpful and friendly. The home is immaculate and all patients/clients seem very happy and are always chatty.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your lovely review and that Summer Lane was the home for your uncle. It's a pleasure to have him here as part of the Summer Lane family. Your kind words and feedback will be shared with the staff team. Best regards.
An excellent nursing home with outstanding facilities. Have often visited my uncle in the cafe. Staff are all polite and very friendly. Recently, we had a family gathering for my uncle's birthday utilising the hospitality dining room, this was a great success.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review for Summer Lane Care and Nursing Home. Your kind words regarding the staff and the use of the dining room will be shared with the team. It is a pleasure to care for your uncle and have him here as part of the Summer Lane family. Warm regards.
The staff are very good but the activities could be a lot better organised. Summer Lane Care and Nursing Home is a very professional, happy place and I am very happy with my friend's care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Summer Lane Care & Nursing Home, we are delighted your friend has settled in so well with us. Please be assured we are working to increase the number of activity coordinators at our home and thereby the quality of activities offered.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 April 2019Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 12 Sep 2025
Fenchurch House Care Home, part of Country Court, welcomed residents and colleagues to celebrate the Country Court in Bloom 2025 Awards, the group’s annual gardening celebration. This year’s theme, “Your...
- 24 Feb 2025
Country Court is proud to announce the winners of the Country Court Staff Awards 2025, sponsored by Evans Vanodine and Alliance Local. These awards recognise the outstanding dedication, passion, and...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Country Court
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Vimal completed his nursing degree in 2007 and went on to tutor for a year in medical and surgical nursing. He worked at several nursing homes in Lincolnshire before making the move to Somerset in 2015. Vimal’s special blend of expertise, knowledge and deep compassion for residents has made him a popular and highly respected manager with both staff, families and local health care professionals.

Lin is our Home Administrator and has worked at Summer Lane since 2019; she joined the Country Court family in 2017 bringing many years’ experience of working in care homes in Weston-Super-Mare and throughout Somerset. She keeps the administration running smoothly for the home and brightens everyone's day.
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