Wessex House

Behind Berry, Somerton TA11 7PB
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9.8 76 Reviews
  • Wessex House, Somerton
Wessex House offers quality furnishings and modern care facilities, ideal for providing support to those who require nursing care.

Staff are well-qualified and receive ongoing training, at the same time as pursuing person-centred objectives and ensuring choice and variety for residents. A varied programme of activities is offered and IT facilities are available, including Skype and Wi-Fi to keep in touch with loved-ones.
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Care Provided by Wessex House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • 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 56 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1590 – £2220
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1590 – £2220
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1590 – £2220
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1590 – £2220
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1590 – £2220
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1590 – £2220
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1590 – £2220
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1590 – £2220

Wessex House fees generally range from £1,590 – £2,220 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Wessex House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Wessex 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)

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Wessex House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lorna Cross (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (54)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (54)

Wessex House Reviews (76)

9.8

Wessex House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wessex House has 76 reviews.

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Review from V T (Brother of Resident) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support my brother has received is excellent, ensuring he was given the medical attention he needed, together with preventative measures to avoid bed sores and other conditions likely to occur in overweight bedridden patients. The manager and staff are dedicated to their patients, going
the extra mile to provide a happy and safe environment.
Reply from Somerset Care, Somerset Care at Wessex HouseThank you for sharing such lovely feedback for the Wessex House team. We are so pleased to hear that your brother is receiving the support he needs, in our care.
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Review from D P (Respite Resident) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I came here for respite after having a pacemaker fitted. A very nice place and I was well looked after. All the staff were very caring, kind, the food was good too.
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Review from G C (Respite Resident) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After an accident, I booked myself out of hospital and into Wessex House until I felt able to go home. The care was first-class and I was very impressed overall. My wife was also a resident until she passed away. The staff could not have been kinder. I would highly recommend Wessex House.
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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was cared for palliatively. This was done with excellent care and support. The staff created a happy atmosphere in the home despite the circumstances being extremely sad. It was always lovely to see a smiley face on reception and I was impressed by the security. The junior care staff were
always very friendly and senior staff were caring and supportive. Huge thanks.
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Review from S T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very supportive staff and management. Good atmosphere. The best possible place for my mother's last months. Very grateful for everything that was provided.
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Review from K C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was cared for at Wessex House for just over 2 years. The support we had from all members of staff was fantastic. The dedication, patience and kindness of staff was amazing. Thank you so much.
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Review from Katie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother was a resident at Wessex House for over a year. The care was fantastic the whole time she was there. The facilities were always spotless and the food was very appetizing. Plenty of activities for all levels of mobility and in my Mother's case, dementia-oriented. Her room was kept beautifully
tidy and clean. She lived her final year happy and content.
Mother died in February aged 97 and the staff couldn't have been kinder or more caring. I am so happy to say she passed peacefully thanks to Wessex House.
Very special thanks to the administrative and management staff who helped and advised us so thoroughly when my mother's funds ran low and for their exceptional kindness and thoughtfulness when she died.
I continue to highly recommend Wessex House for all their love and care while my Mother was a resident.
Thank you for everything you did for Mother and the family.
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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been here for twelve months. The level of care provided is fantastic, food is very good. Staff are friendly to us and always give mum the best care.
We have all been made welcome as a family in the home.
The activities that I have attended with mum have been good for her and the staff always
give her the choice to take part in the activities.
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Review from L K (Brother of Resident) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't have wished for a nicer place for my sister to be cared for.
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Review from T H (Husband of Resident) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Settled in well.
Very satisfied with the care provided.
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Review from M C (Husband of Resident) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has Parkinsons' disease and dementia. At home, this involved up to seven tablets and five injections daily. She suffered frequent falls, the worst of which caused a dislocated shoulder. I felt unable to care for her safely and turned to Wessex House. It has proved to be a happy choice. We were
invited to add pictures and other familiar objects to her room to make her feel at home. Consultation between her Parkinsons Specialist Nurse and the Wessex Medical Team means that in this secure atmosphere, she now needs fewer tablets and no injections. Staff are attentive, gentle and smile a lot which makes residents feel at home - the overall atmosphere is kind-hearted. Residents participate in enjoyable activities and the food is nourishing and tasty. Overall Wessex House is a safe, friendly welcoming residence, led by thoughtful and professional managers who listen to relative's concerns.
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Review from Jayne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was a resident at Wessex House for nine months and was looked after with exceptionally high care. The home is very clean, welcoming and the staff always have time for you.
It was perfect that I could take her great-granddaughter into see her and she enjoyed meeting the resident rabbit and visits
from donkeys, owls and disco.
In the last few weeks, the care and love given to Mum by the staff has been a great comfort to me and her family and I can't thank them enough.
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Review from J M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan has been a resident at Wessex House for more than 3 years. Whenever I visited everyone was always friendly and professional. Nan was always clean and warm and meal times were nans pleasure, especially breakfast. She loved the porridge. I am very thankful my nan was looked after and shown respect
and kindness. Thank you everyone at Wessex House.
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Review from E T (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mom spent just under four years at Wessex House. She recently passed away aged 93. Mom's time in Wessex House was first class, always kept clean and comfortable. The staff who looked after Mom on the first floor were caring, respectful and professional. My thanks to all the team both office and operational.
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Review from Susan B (Wife of Resident) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband stayed at Wessex House recently for respite care. Every member of staff was polite, considerate, kind and professional. He was treated with humour and respect and the care he received helped him recover and gave me peace of mind.
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Review from H L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited this morning, was greeted cheerfully by the manager who let me in. Myself and Mum (resident) experienced a happy, cheery music event which had been organised by the activities team, it was obvious that many other residents thoroughly enjoyed it also. So lovely to see.
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Review from Kim A (Friend of Resident) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Every member of staff has been welcoming and, even when busy, made time to explain and reassure me of the steps to be taken in my friend's care. Best of all, they have given this new resident the confidence to take the decision that residential care can be a true home where he is happy. Wessex House
Care Home is warm and caring from top to toe.
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Review from Sheila J (Wife of Resident) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband, aged 94, was moved to Wessed House in October 2022 due to his previous care home closing down. He was happy at Wessex House from day one and immediately engaged in a singing group. Visiting him was very easy for me as I could go every day at any time, and he had the blessing of a quiet,
private room with a lovely view over Somerton. The staff were amazing! Always kind, quiet and respectful. My husband was in poor health when admitted, and he was given excellent care from the home and the nearby GP surgery. They told me he was "in decline" and had only weeks to live; he chose not to go to the hospital, and Wessex House gave him fantastic "end-of-life care
". He passed away on 15th January in a peaceful, safe, loving environment. I can't thank the staff enough - they are angels.
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Review from Janice R (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wessex House is the local home to my parents so was the natural choice in many ways but that didn't make a move into care any easier. Having been in the hospital for six weeks we knew that he couldn't return to his own home and our family was under a lot of stress. I spoke to Wessex House on a Thursday
evening and was immediately impressed by their can-do attitude and the following Monday (one week before Christmas) my father was wheeled into his room which we had already personalised with family photos and key possessions. I have visited my father many times since then and, on every occasion, have been impressed with all the staff (from managers through to agency care assistants) who have not only been welcoming but also demonstrated an interest in my father and his care. Although he chooses to remain in his room most of the time, it never feels like he is forgotten. My mother, who also has dementia, has been welcomed to visit every day and is able to join my father for meals.
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Review from lesley m (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Wessex House for a couple of months now, I cannot stress how well she has been looked after, everyone goes above and beyond to help in any way they can. My mum is at end of life care, and I cannot thank everyone enough for their care and kindness!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.822)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10 for Wessex House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.822 for Wessex House is calculated as follows: ( (311 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.822
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wessex House is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 56 registered maximum number of service users is 11.2, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Jun 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Lorna

Lorna Cross

Job Title: Registered Manager

Welcome to Wessex House. I would be delighted to welcome you to visit us, to enable you to see this is a lovely home with dedicated, well-trained staff who are committed to providing the very best care possible. Wessex House relocated to purpose-built premises in 2014, enabling residents to benefit from lovely modern facilities.

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