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The home offers plenty of activities to take part in, a team of highly-trained and qualified nurses, as well as experienced care assistants to support residents around the clock.
Bedrooms are bright and spacious, with television and telephone connectivity. Cooksons Court has an onsite hairdressing salon, coffee bar, WiFi and IT facilities for residents' use.
Care Provided by Cooksons Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Cooksons Court fees start from £1,680 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cooksons Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cooksons Court 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
- Somerset Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Kristie Chubb(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Cooksons Court Reviews (97)
Cooksons Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cooksons Court has 97 reviews.
Cooksons Court is a pleasant place to live in. The rooms are spacious with large windows and have views across the garden. Infact the all round garden is well maintained with relaxing views. The staff are very friendly and always smile when you meet them. The residents are also very friendly towards each other. The activities are suitable for most people with Bingo being the most popular.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences of life at Cooksons Court, and for your lovely feedback about our staff team and residents, as well as the facilities and activities on offer. We are so glad that you feel at home in our care. Best regards,Cooksons Court
I have been here in Cooksons Court for 5 1/2 years and I have been very looked after very well. I am very happy and I wouldn't be anywhere else.
thank you for your lovely review for Cooksons Court in Yeovil. We are so pleased that you are settled and happy - it is our privilege to support you to live the life you choose.Best regards,Cooksons Court
All the staff have shown her great respect, kindness and understanding. Cannot thank the whole team for showing her the greatest of care, with so many thanks.
Thank you for sharing such a special milestone with us. It has been an honour to celebrate your mother's 105th birthday and to care for her over the past five years. Your kind words about our team's respect, kindness, and understanding mean so much to us all. Best regards, Cooksons Court
Thank you all, each and everyone - for their kind and friendly support and help.
Thank you so much for providing feedback for your respite stay at Cooksons Court. We were pleased to support your recovery, and wish you all the best for your continued healing. Best regards,Somerset Care
All the staff have been very nice to my brother and very kind. The home itself is very nice, very clean. Unfortunately my brother does not want to leave his room as he is much younger than the other residents.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind review of Cooksons Court. We're so pleased to hear that you like the home. Your brother's wellbeing is very important to us. We understand that he prefers to spend time in his bedroom, and we fully respect his wishes if that is where he feels most...
I feel well looked after.
thank you for leaving a review for Cooksons Court in Yeovil. We are so pleased that you feel cared for and at home with us.
Good.
Thank you for leaving a 5-star review for our Cooksons Court nursing, respite and residential care home. We are so pleased that you have had a good experience with us.
Very efficient staff, always cheerful and competent. Good atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming. All nursing care needs met with exceptional high standards. Very pleased and grateful to be welcomed into the home and treated so well. Lovely team and felt part of a family.
Thank you for sharing your experience of your loved one's nursing care at Cooksons Court. We are so pleased to hear that, in addition to your sister receiving the care she needs, her family feel welcome and at home with us. We will share your kind words with the team.
From the moment we entered the building we were greeted with smiles, everyone is friendly and helpful. The care staff are excellent and look after my mother in law with respect and dignity. We know she is safe and being looked after. All the staff at Cooksons are friendly and work hard. It is an excellent nursing home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Cooksons Court. We are glad to hear that you experience a warm welcome when visiting, and have the reassurance of knowing that your mother-in-law is in safe hands. It is a privilege to care for her.
Their approach is that Cooksons is not a workplace, but a home for the residents who live there, and this really shows in the personal touches and kindness of the staff.
As a family, we cannot thank the team here at Cooksons enough. We see the carers and nurses everyday, but cannot underestimate the work of everyone from the admin team (who keep the wheels turning) through to the cleaners (who keep such incredible standards) in keeping our mothers home so safe and secure.
All would agree, we'd rather be in our own homes in our later years. But, as someone who sees the hard work, kindness and care of the people running Cooksons, I would choose this home for myself if I couldn't be in my own.
We are so pleased to read your lovely review for Cooksons Court - thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We pride ourselves on creating a homely environment for our residents, where they can feel comfortable and settled, whilst receiving the care they need. We are delighted to hear that your mother feels so at home with us, and that her family are pleased with the care she receives.
All the staff on Pippin floor were polite and friendly and nothing was too much trouble to make my stay comfortable. The staff were outstanding, especially the physios who actively encouraged me to undertake physio exercises to improve all aspects of my mobility and get me back on my feet and getting my independence back. I was always treated with dignity and respect in all aspects of my care.
Thank you for sharing your fantastic feedback about your stay at Cooksons Court. We are so pleased that you had a great experience which has helped you to improve your mobility and regain your independence. May we wish you all the best for the future, and say what a pleasure it was to care for you.
My father has been well looked after by all involved and has said on numerous occasions, how much he enjoys it there and is very appreciative of the help he has been given.
It is also very reassuring for my brother and I, as well as the rest of dad's family and friends, to know he is being cared for and looked after, by such a great team of people.
Thank you for sharing such amazing feedback for the whole team at Cooksons Court. It means the world to us that you father feels happy and at home with us, and that his loved ones feel reassured that he is receiving the best care. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Cooksons Court provided me with enough privacy and company to aid my recovery. I had really good input from the physios and occupational therapists, as well as nurses. It was lovely being allowed to have my pet black Labrador visit as well as lots of my friends. The food was delicious and it was pleasant being able to sit at the dining room for lunches.
Thank you for your lovely review for Cooksons Court - it is wonderful to hear that your stay with us not only aided your recovery, but was a pleasant experience for you. We will share your kind words with the team.
After coming from the hospital, I could not have been more impressed by the care I received at Cooksons Court. The helpfulness of the staff was of such a high standard. No one ever liked to spend time in healthcare but it is a home-from-home at Cooksons Court. Thank you.
Our Dad has spent several months stuck in hospital because he needed mobility rehabilitation in order to get home. During the hospital stay, he had declined mentally and physically. Largely due to the stressful environment, he was thrown into. Cooksons Court was like a peaceful haven. Instantly he relaxed and his overall well-being improved. He was able to make progress with it in order to successfully return home.
I could not ask for anything more than the care I receive, as you can by my ratings.
Every member of staff was so kind and caring to her and also our family. We could relax and know she was fine and happy. Huge thanks to them all.
Staff were generally very helpful. The call button needs at all times to be worn around the neck, at times it was left close by but not reachable. Food at times could have been hotter. Bed comfortable. Exercise again was helpful, more perhaps required regularly. The occupational and physio staff were all very good and kept me informed of what was happening.
Dear Sheila, many thanks for submitting a review for Cooksons Court. We are always seeking to further improve the experience for our residents and those staying with us for respite, so thank you for your suggestions. Please speak with a member of the team immediately should you have any concerns...
For the first time in many years I have begun to have some confidence and hope for an improvement in my wife's welfare and physical improvement. Prior to hospital the service and support had been unsatisfactory.
Could I suggest that attention is paid to personal effects including clothing; items sometimes go missing or other residents' effects turn up.
Thank you for your wonderful comments about your wife's care at Cooksons Court. We are so pleased that you are now hopeful for an improvement in her health and wellbeing. Thank you also for your feedback about the personal effects of residents. We do everything possible to take care of personal...
Very helpful staff and cleanliness excellent.
Food was very limited, more variety needed especially with evening meals.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 November 2025Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Somerset Care
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Somerset Care
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Somerset Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cooksons Court.
Meet the Team (1)

My name is Kristie Chubb and I am the Manager at Cooksons Court. I have worked in care for over 22 years and started as a Community Support Worker providing care in the community.
I’ve gained invaluable skills, knowledge and qualifications over the years and learnt from some great Managers. These experiences have made me the Manager I am today, providing quality care to our residents and welcoming families in to our home.
Teamwork is very important to me as everyone that works at Cooksons Court has an important role to play to ensure that our residents live the life they choose. I am very passionate and proud of what we all do, and it is important to me that we continue to be the best we possibly can.
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