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Camelot House and Lodge

Taunton Road, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset TA21 9HY
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Staff are always very caring and polite and nothing is too much trouble.Jenny W(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Camelot House and Lodge, Wellington
I find the staff very caring, not just to my mum but us as wellLindra K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Camelot House and Lodge, Wellington
I feel my mum is in the best place for all her needs and know she is being well looked after.Donna C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Camelot House and Lodge, Wellington

Camelot House has been extensively refurbished, making the most of modern care capabilities within a spacious and comfortable environment. The interior is also ideal for residents diagnosed with a form of dementia, including colour-coded wings and clear signage that suits the daily lives of those with memory loss.

A Willow Wing lounge overlooks colourful gardens.

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Care Provided by Camelot House and Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • 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 90 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,550 - £1,550£1,550 - £1,550
Residential Dementia Care£1,550 - £1,550£1,450 - £1,450
Nursing Care£1,550 - £1,550£1,550 - £1,550
Nursing Dementia Care£1,550 - £1,550£1,550 - £1,550

Hairdressing, Podiatry, newspapers, toiletries, trips out and external entertainment is not included in the price.

Contact Camelot House and Lodge 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 choose 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

Person in charge

  • Zillah Oakes (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (90)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)

Camelot House and Lodge Reviews (85)

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Camelot House and Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Camelot House and Lodge has 85 reviews.

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Review from Sharon T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Linda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A B (Wife of Resident) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Karen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 February 2020
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (25) & Events (0)

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  • 28 Aug 2026

    Staff and residents at Camelot House and Lodge have had a special celebration to acknowledge the dedication of the people who work there. Long-service awards were presented to 10 colleagues...

  • 03 Jul 2026

    Residents, families and staff marked the end of June with a sunny family fun day at Camelot House and Lodge. Manager Zillah Oakes said: “Given the heatwave that preceded it,...

  • 28 May 2026

    Residents of Camelot House and Lodge were delighted when a shopping trip undertaken for ‘just a loaf of bread’ turned into a full-scale weekly shop. Jean Barnett and Margaret Flemming...

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Meet the Team (6)

Zillah Oakes
Zillah OakesJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2023
Debra Jacobs
Debra JacobsJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2023

A dedicated nurse with a passion for dementia care.

Samantha Paddon
Samantha PaddonJob Title Head of CareJoined 2014
Ann Vaughan
Ann VaughanJob Title AdministratorJoined 2011

I joined Camelot Care in 2011 and oversaw all administration for the group and in particular Camelot House & Lodge. I have 20 years of experience as an administrator and hold an NCFE Level 3 in business administration.

Alison Southcott
Alison SouthcottJob Title Clinical LeadJoined 2012
Bincy John
Bincy JohnJob Title Clinical LeadJoined 2011

Bincy joined Camelot House and Lodge in 2011 as a senior carer. Her hard work and dedication have seen her rise through the ranks to her current position of clinical lead.

Frequently Asked Questions about Camelot House and Lodge

What types of Care is Camelot House and Lodge registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Camelot House and Lodge have?

There are 90 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Camelot House and Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Camelot House and Lodge to the centre of Wellington?

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

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