
The staff seem to have great pride in their work of looking after the residentsS M(Son of Resident/Service User)



The staff seem to have great pride in their work of looking after the residentsS M(Son of Resident/Service User)



Rush Hill Mews is a luxury care home set in the Somerset countryside where the dedicated team offers personalised residential, nursing and dementia care in wonderful surroundings.
Residents benefit from a range of facilities in this vibrant, modern home, including stylish lounges, a welcoming café and a hair salon, as well as a stunning collection of en-suite bedrooms. Outside in the garden area there are plenty of spaces to relax with...
Care Provided by Rush Hill Mews
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each
individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing
Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rush Hill Mews for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rush Hill Mews 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Caroline Carter (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)
Rush Hill Mews Reviews (92)
Rush Hill Mews has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.820) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rush Hill Mews has 92 reviews.
The moving in process was handled brilliantly and the staff were very welcoming and took time to help Mum settle in. The care has been excellent overall. Mum is not always a willing care receiver so the team have had to work really hard to establish trust and a positive relationship to enable care. Mum's room is a reasonable size and she really enjoys being able to walk in the garden and feed the birds. There is a good range of activities available and the team seem to listen to what residents would like and do their best to provide it. They also put on some fun events for relatives to join in socially with the residents. The food is excellent, everyone enjoys the ready supply cakes and savouries in the bistro when they visit Mum!
My mum has been at Rush Hill Mews since May 2024, I have nothing but praise for the whole team, they are all very friendly and extremely caring. They helped rehabilitate my mum after a fall where she broke her hip. Staff are always available if you have any concerns or questions, and my mum is safe and happy. I would highly recommend Rush Hill.
It is a very emotional experience to find yourself in a care home you never expected to be in. I was very nervous on my first day but I had a warm welcome from everyone. I like my room, looking out onto the garden. My room is looked after beautifully. Housekeeping and laundry service are excellent. All the carers are devoted to the residents. I find their care extraordinary, they love their job. The food is very good! We have a choice of activities each week. It all sounds much too good and at the moment it is!
This past week my partner had a major appraisal of his rehabilitation by his physiotherapy and occupational therapy team who declared him their star patient - having 'recovered' from his stroke far faster and far better than anyone possibly anticipated. Probably this was a consequence of his character, determination and the superb care he has received at Rush Hill Mews in Bath. Our thanks go especially to the wonderful Rush Hill team that, night and day, supported us both - from the welcoming smile at reception to every aspect of my partner's daily care, the delicious catering, the lovely garden and the endless effort that was taken by so many to help as much as possible - always with a wonderful smile. The staff became true friends.
Very impressed with the care, friendship and encouragement shown towards all residents by all the lovely staff. They have created a family feel environment including all visitors and loved ones in this, ensuring all relevant parties receive updates on each resident's care and well-being. I can be rest assured that when I am not able to be there my friend is in very caring hands. Would highly recommend it. Thank you.
We were made very welcome and given a tour of the building and facilities. They answered all our questions and concerns as this was going to be a big move for our sister. All members of staff were very polite and the engagement with residents was good to see. We arrived at lunchtime and the food menus looked delicious.
Our sister is living with dementia so the support and her needs are extremely important. She enjoys the facilities, entertainment and wellbeing activities. Sports day, exercise classes, singing and dancing. She enjoyed having her nails painted and being pampered. We have taken our sister out a few times but she is always happy to return. We are still learning but I would highly recommend Rushhill.
Since my mum went into care at Rush Hill Mews as a family we know that she is being well looked after. The management and all the staff are excellent in all they do. Nothing is too much trouble. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. My mum is very happy there.
I can’t say enough thank you to the team at Rush Hill Mews. Mum was understandably anxious about moving from her long-term home but the transition to happiness at Rush Hill has been stunningly quick. Everyone at Rush Hill is so kind to Mum and so helpful. Mum is still able to enjoy visits to her previous home, and days out with family and friends, but Mum always wants to be back in time to enjoy supper at Rush Hill, a place that Mum now happily refers to as home. Thank you so much to all who have welcomed Mum and who are caring for her so compassionately and kindly.
The care staff/nurses are lovely and always go that extra mile to make sure my mum is well looked after. She has access to a doctor if she needs one which is a real bonus! The food can be inconsistent in terms of quality but trying to please all the residents, I am sure can be difficult! It was been disappointing that the hairdresser has not been that reliable but now that a new one has just started, so hopefully that has been rectified. On the whole, I am very happy with the care my mum receives at Rush Hill Mews.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Rush Hill. We are pleased that your mum are happy with the care you receive. I can assure you that our new hairdresser is reliable and we are not anticipating any problems. It is difficult to cater for all tastes where food is concerned but I am...
My mum joined you in late January and has settled in really well and is very happy. All the team are very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. It is lovely to see my mum with a smile on her face and saying she is happy
The staff could not be any more helpful to both Mum and us. Questions we have are always answered by the team. We feel this is an amazing nursing home all round and are so grateful that we could get Mum here. Thank you for all that you do.
Hi, thank you so much for your lovely words, we really do appreciate your feedback and I will share your kind comments with the team. We are so pleased that you feel happy about the level of care we give, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
If you have to give up your own home and feel this home is a very good place to come, but like everything else in life, you have to make it work. My room is lovely and my daughter has made it like home. The reception and carers are all great and kind and couldn't be more friendly and welcoming.
Thank you for your kind words, we really love having you here with us as a part of the Rush Hill Mews Family!
I have now regarded Rush Hall Mews as my home for the last seven months. My room, my home is lovely and I have direct access to the garden. The staff here are lovely and friendly! The daily entertainment varies and is much appreciated. The food is lovely and they cater for my dietary requirements. Having my laundry done is luxurious, and my room is cleaned regularly. It almost feels like living in a stately home.
We are glad to hear you are happy here at Rush Hill Mews! It is a real pleasure to have you be a part of the Rush Hill family. I will ensure your comments are passed to the team!
The overarching impression of Rush Hill Mews is of a happy, caring place in which the well-being of the residents is always first priority. The staff are, without exception, always welcoming and cheerful, and never mind being interrupted in what they are doing. Alongside this is a high standard of care, with excellent food! I have been very impressed with the welcome I always receive when I visit, from the reception to any staff who happen to be in the corridor, and the invitations to join in with occasional events (such as the Valentine's Day lunch, or relatives meeting) give a genuine feeling of involvement with all that is going on.
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. Your comments are hugely appreciated. We are glad you have been made to feel welcome and enjoy the food/events.
A few days before Christmas, my mother was discharged from hospital after falling and breaking her hip; her house was totally unsuitable for her, but thankfully, Rush Hill Mews had a nursing bed available. All the staff were incredibly welcoming and took great pains to make her as comfortable as possible. The communication between myself and nursing staff was very good which I appreciated at this time especially post-operation. All the staff are very friendly, caring and respectful to my mother's wishes. The home itself is clean, light and spacious and care has been taken to make it homely and comfortable. My mother really enjoys the view from her window and is very comfortable in her room - she loves the en suite and the special bed has been of huge benefit to her. On a personal level, I have found it very reassuring that I know my mother is in a warm, comfortable, caring place where she is being well looked after. I would recommend Rush Hill without any hesitation.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of Rush Hill Mews. It is a real pleasure having your mother here with us. I am pleased to read that you find the staff caring and friendly. I will ensure that I share your review with the team as your lovely comments are very much appreciated.
Overall a lovely care home.
Thank you to all of you for looking after our mother.
At Rush Hill Mews Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
I am delighted with the kindness and care that my mother is getting at Rush Hill Mews. All of the staff know her and go above and beyond to make her life there happy and fun. My family and I are so happy we've found the right place for Mum, where she feels safe, and respected and has something new and interesting to do every day. Not only are the staff lovely to Mum, they are also really welcoming to us when we visit and I like the way they treat each other as well, with kindness, humour and mutual respect.
At Rush Hill Mews Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. We are so lucky to have your Mum be a part of our Rush Hill Mews Family!
The care assistants are quite exceptional in their kindness, care and personal warmth. They really seem to think of everything - such as arranging a podiatrist. I cannot speak highly enough! A culture of kindness and professionalism.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Rush Hill Mews – we’re incredibly pleased to hear how happy your Father is at the home. It means so much to us all and reaffirms that we are doing a great job! I will be sure to pass this on to all of the staff. Thank you once again.
My mum was transferred to Rush Hill Mews in September 23, from Bowes House, and was made to feel very welcome by all the staff. I have been impressed by the individual level of care for my mum, in the way the nurses always keep me informed of any issues, and that they will respond to any queries that I may have. Mum has a lovely room and has settled in very well, and will no doubt appreciate the good weather, when it arrives, and can utilise the beautiful gardens. Some good friends of mum visited recently and were very impressed with the homely feel, and the caring, compassionate staff. I would not hesitate to recommend this home to others and in fact, have done so.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Rush Hill Mews Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you so much for your kind words.
My mother has been in the care of Rush Hill Mews and previously in other care homes for the past six years and has advanced mixed dementia. During this time, and particularly with reference to the period 2023-2024, I have been pleased with the care and understanding my mother and our family has received. I visit on a very regular basis and am always welcomed and considered and carers are able to update me quickly on how my mother has been on that particular day or over the past week. The introduction of an annual review in 2023 was a very helpful part of the process of sharing information and expertise and consideration of my mother's needs and how best to support her on a daily basis.
At Rush Hill Mews Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 February 2023Good
- 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
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News (42) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I’ve worked in the care sector for nearly 30 years and am passionate about dementia care and end-of-life care, in particular, I’m currently studying for a Masters's degree in dementia care studies.
In this role, it’s important to lead by example and to keep a calm head. Knowledge and experience are important, I started out as a carer and worked my way up, so I know the challenges faced by my team.
Care UK’s ethos of care, which puts residents at the heart of everything, echoes my own values. The organisation also offers superb training and development opportunities so that colleagues can learn and progress in their careers.
I am focused on continuous improvement and have worked on a number of initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for people with dementia, including using technology to promote health and wellbeing. I’m looking forward to supporting the team at Rush Hill Mews to achieve outstanding levels of care.
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