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Experienced staff ensure residents have as much control over their own lives as possible.
Nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary requirements and tastes are prepared at the care home.
The care home welcomes regular visits from residents' family and friends.
Care Provided by Chestnut Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Day Care
Facilities
- Lift
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Chestnut Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Chestnut 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 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
- Camelot Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Graham Oakes(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)
Visiting
- 24hrs
Parking
- Parking On-Site
Chestnut Lodge Reviews (37)
Chestnut Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chestnut Lodge has 37 reviews.
Thank you for your compassion & professionalism. My mother's final two years were spent at Chestnut Lodge, where she was treated with gentle support & dignity. Her wishes were followed and as visiting relatives we were all welcomed as part of her new family. All the staff are exceptional, but the nurses had detailed knowledge of my mother's daily life, health, happiness & needs.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it was a real pleasure looking after Mum and getting to know yourselves.
The staff will be pleased to read your lovely comments.
Thank you, Graham.
This is the first time I have done one of these reviews and hope it is ok. I have found that all matters relating to the review to be accurate. All staff are very good and helpful and kind when it comes to things that are needed to be known.
Thank you for your review and your kind words about all the staff.
My brother lived at Chestnut Lodge for three years before his passing in May 2025.
His time there was so happy, he was well cared for and treated like family, as was I when visiting.
When he became ill he was looked after with such care and attention, even though he could be difficult at times. Their support after his passing was second to none.
The manager (Graham) and his wonderful team
treated every resident with respect and attention even when they were run off their feet.
My brother absolutely loved being at Chestnut Lodge, he called it home. The catering was excellent (he loved his food)
Bedrooms and comunial areaswere always clean and tidy, the housekeeping team team making sure that residents had clean laundry and bedding, Very important to me
The activities team always made sure that the residents had an enjoyable and varied program. So much laughter so much
Les was a lovely man, very popular with staff and other residents. We do try to include relatives into the Chestnut family, so I am pleased you felt that. I will pass on your comments to the team. I am particularly pleased that you praised our Domestic Team who do so much good work to make our residents lives better.
Thank you.
They meet her needs and keep us updated regularly.
Very happy with the care provided by all staff and management at Chestnut Lodge.
It has been a pleasure looking Yvonne, initially for day care and then for respite breaks.
We keep one bed for respite stays so that we can support carers looking after loved ones.
The staff appear to be very caring towards residents. The food is good quality but sometimes not very warm by the time it is served. Activities provided are varied and interesting for residents to join in with if they want to. There were some issues with the lift breaking down which took a long time to resolve but presumably this was down to the contractors and having to wait for spare parts. This was potentially an issue for residents on upper floors if they were unable to use the stairs to access some activities etc.
It was our pleasure to look after Tom.
We have recently appointed a highly experienced Chef and the feedback from residents and other relatives is that food service has improved.
I shared your concerns about the reliability of the lift and am pleased to say a brand...
My father was too ill for me to look after him. Since he's been a resident at Chestnut Lodge, he has gone from eating liquid food to solid foods. During Chinese New Year, the staff had decorated his room to celebrate with him. They also make Chinese food for him on occasions.
The staff are not only professional but genuinely compassionate, attentive and willing to go the extra mile. The home itself is warm, clean and welcoming, creating a lovely environment for residents.
Knowing that my dad is surrounded by people who treat him with respect and kindness gave my family a real peace of mind. Our family are incredibly grateful for everything and would recommend Chestnut Lodge to any family looking for a supportive care home.
It has been interesting looking after your father, with different challenges to our other residents but also a pleasure.
Thank you for your kind words which I will share with the whole team, particularly the 5 Activity staff who were excellent with the Chinee New Year.
Thank you Graham
It is such a blessing to know how dedicated the care home staff are and they are willing to listen to the concerns of myself as Lydia's loved one, when any problems do happen to crop up. And what a blessing that I can share a Lunch with Lydia because I can eat with her when on my Sunday visit.
It gives me such peace of mind to knew she is well looked after and a great joy to send the pictures of Lydia around the world to our many friends in Canada, South Africa, Russia and Australia. Thank You all at Chestnut Lodge.
Les
Thank you for your review.
Your wife adds something special to our home so we are lucky she is here.
I know she enjoys getting up to mischief with all 5 of our Activity staff.
I'm glad you continue to enjoy your Sunday lunch with her - our new Chef is exceptional.
Thanks for your kind words.
My mum spent the last couple of months at Chestnut lodge before she sadly passed away last May. The care she received by the nursing staff and carers was excellent. Mums room was light and airy and she was looked after and cared for well. They made the last few weeks of mums life as comfortable as possible and did all they could to accommodate her needs. The team also supported us as a family to deal with the very sad and difficult time that it is losing someone so precious to us. We are really grateful to them and highly recommend.
Thank you for your kind words, particularly about the Chestnut Lodge team - I know they will appreciate them.
Your mum was lovely and it was a pleasure caring for her and getting to know your family.
Mum spent the last few months of her dementia journey at Chestnut Lodge, where she received wonderful care. Her needs were met in a timely, caring and sensitive manner, ensuring she remained comfortable at all times. The staff were very welcoming whenever we visited and were always available to keep us updated. Thank you.
Looking after your mother was a honour and I am pleased to rad your comments about the Chestnut Lodge team. I know they will be appreciated.
Chestnut lodge looked after my brother for around two and a half years, the care given to him was excellent. Staff and carers very friendly, helpful people, answer any queries l may have. My brother was very happy a Chestnut lodge. I would certainly recommend the care home to friends and family.
Your brother was a lovely man and is still missed at chestnut Lodge.
I am pleased that you would recommend our home to others.
My Mum needed nursing care now her dementia was more advanced so we chose Chestnut Lodge and we couldn't have chosen better! The staff were absolutely amazing not just with Mum but with us too - very informative with updates on Mum at every visit (we visited most days) and also over the phone. They were all very friendly and welcoming to all Mum's visitors! All the residents are so very well looked after and nothing is missed - the food and activities also fantastic! We had looked at other care homes but this one totally outweighed all the others from the minute we stepped through the door we knew instantly! All the staff treat residents as family - it was so lovely to see! I TOTALLY recommend Chestnut Lodge and it gives me so much comfort knowing that my Mum spent her final days with the very best care from the very best people in the most wonderful care home! I cannot thank them enough!
It was a pleasure caring for your mum alongside the love you and your sisters gave her.
I will pass on your comments to the staff team.
Thank you
I have been a resident in Chestnut Lodge for just over 6 months and I have received excellent care. The staff are warm and friendly. As a member of the Chestnut Lodge family I have felt valued and respected as an individual. The activities have been varied and deserve a special mention. The range and extent and the thought that goes into them is what makes it better than any other home. I feel lucky to have a place here.
Thank you for reviewing our service.I am pleased to see you describe the care as "excellent" and that all your comments are so positive. Thank you for giving a special mention to the Activity Team - we recognise how important they are which is why we are expanding it even further, so that our...
My auntie is living here. The home is very caring, has a lovely, relaxed atmosphere, and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. The manager and deputy work well together. This home is lovely and deserves a mention. Well done.
Thank you for your review. It is a real pleasure looking after your Aunt. Chestnut Lodge was opened to provide a HOME for local people who needed support. We work in their home. I am, pleased you picked up on the relaxed atmosphere which is so important to many people living with dementia.Thank you (Manager).
The staff at Chestnut Lodge have been amazing with my Mum who's had to go into full care. Mum suffers with dementia and it has been a difficult decision, but knowing Mum is well looked after has made the process easier. They run lovely activities and try to engage everyone in the home to join in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Thank you for your kind words. Our Activities Team is a key part of our residents care - that's why we are going to expand it to 4 !Your Mum did come to us previously for Short Term Stays and this meant that when the time came her admission was far easier for her, having existing positive relationships with our staff.
I/We cannot fault the efforts of staff to welcome my dad and make him feel at home there were a few occasions when we questioned his care (sat in bed at 11.30 with no bedding and just a lightweight blanket covering him and no pants) but it was rectified. Also feel more attention to him complaining of a full bladder could have been addressed all minor points.
Thank you for your review.Losing a parent is always a difficult time. Your father was only with us for 10 days but I know you visited him on most of them. Unfortunately on one occasion we did not meet our own high standards. Staff had offered him care twice, but he declined. I spoke to them at the...
My Father was a resident at Chestnut Lodge for almost a year before he sadly passed away in February. When he moved in, in March 2024 he had already been in 2 other care homes, neither of which he had been able to settle in. From the very first day that my father moved in to Chestnut Lodge, the manager reassured our family that they could take care of him and that he would, given time settle in. These were such incredible words of reassurance at a very difficult time for us all. The manager was right and my father did after a few months settle in very well. The staff had taken the time to understand him and this made such a difference. The care team were wonderful and my father developed lovely relationships with a number of them. Towards the end of his life my father was treated with excellent care, kindness and respect. Our family were shown such compassion and understanding and time was always made to answer any questions that we had. Thank you to the manager and your wonderful team for everything.
thank you for your review and kind words.Your father was an interesting man who just needed time to adjust to his new surroundings, which he did.I know he appreciated your regular visits and those of other family members, particularly during his final days when you all showed such devotion.
My dad was moved here after almost 7 weeks at Hospice. He and we were extremely nervous about the move but everyone at Chestnut Lodge made the move as stress free as possible. Sadly dad onkh spent 10 days at the nursing home before passing away but the staff were so kind and friendly. They were compassionate and si professional from beginning to end. I would like to personally Thank one of the HCA at the lodge for her kindness and for spending time with dad and I at the end. I cannot thank her enough. I will always remember her kindness to me at such a difficult time.
Thank you for your review and kind words. I have passed on your comments to the HCA involved and the rest of the team.We pride ourselves in ensuring our residents receive the care they need when they are poorly. We also seek to support the loved ones at that difficult time. I am pleased our efforts brought you some comfort.Thank you for your review.
My father was a resident at Chestnut Lodge from March 2024 until his death in February 2024. Throughout his time here he was treated with respect and understanding, and the care he was shown, often in challenging circumstances due to his worsening dementia, was exemplary. My family and I were very regular visitors - between us we were there around 4 times a week, often more - and we got to know the wonderful carers and nursing staff well, and were able to observe first-hand the care he was given. The highly experienced senior management team inspired confidence, and showed great compassion throughout his stay. We are hugely grateful for the care and professionalism shown by the wonderful team there, who go above and beyond, in challenging circumstances, to look after the residents.
Thank you for your very positive feedback.It was a pleasure looking after your father and I pleased you felt the care he received was exemplary. He took a while to settle but did. We had many interesting chats about his time in business.I am pleased we were able to support you all.
The first time my mum, who is very young with early onset Alzheimer's, has stayed in a care home for respite. The staff have been truly wonderful from start to finish and made my mum feel comfortable and safe and she really enjoyed her stay. This also helped ease my own sense of anxiety about leaving her. Thank you so much for looking after her so well.
Thank you for your comments.It was a pleasure looking after your mum and we look forward to seeing her again soon.
I have visited different times of the day - always clean and welcoming. My mum is not encouraged to use a walking stick which she went in with and hospital advised. I understand it's now lost/gone missing. A secure post box into the office would be a great help as I pay the bill by cheque, having to get staff to put it into the office each time. Never has her hearing aids in, it's hard I know but she needs them and I just got new ones in December at £500 because the last home lost hers. Overall - great place on hygiene, food (I think), staff but a lot of money each week for things not to be getting 100%.
Thank you for your kind words about the home. When you next visit, please either speak to me or one of the nurses so we can update on your mother's care needs, mobility, hearing, etc. We have at least two nurses working every day and I'm here Monday to Friday. Our receptionist can assist you to set...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 May 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (25) & Events (0)
- 24 Jul 2026
Residents of Chestnut Lodge have been embracing the spirit of this sunny summer with an action-packed beach day that didn’t require a journey to the coast. We organised a sandcastle...
- 14 Jul 2026
Team work and terrific support from the local business community, friends and family members has been credited with making Chestnut Lodge’s summer fete such a great success. Manager Graham Oakes...
- 22 Jun 2026
Chestnut Lodge residents lent a touch of the BBC’s Question Time to Yeovil when local MP?Adam Dance?faced questions from them. On a visit to the home, the Lib Dem MP...
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Graham trained as an RGN at Yeovil Hospital and later managed care homes and domiciliary care companies. He has almost 40 years of experience since leaving the NHS.
His passion is dementia care and was excited to be given the opportunity to open a new care home in his hometown, Yeovil, providing quality care for older people living with dementia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Lodge
What types of Care is Chestnut Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Chestnut Lodge have?
There are 38 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Chestnut Lodge?
Lift, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Chestnut Lodge to the centre of Yeovil?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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