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Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PR
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12 November 2025
My mother has been at Careford Lodge for 3 years, with dementia. She settled in well, and I have nothing but praise for the care my mother receives. I leave after my visits, knowing she is safe and contented and I am able to live my own life. Her room is large and light, with double doors onto a courtyard, one of only 18. I have never heard a raised voice or a cross word. The staff, from cleaners to cooks to carers make it a happy place and they all play their part. Activities every day for those residents who wish to participate. Communication with the staff is excellent. They always ring me to discuss a medical issue. The practice nurse visits every Thursday. The new owners are taking pride in maintaining the home to a high standard, with a variety of upgrades both inside and out. It is in good hands. I could not wish for a better home for my mum. I would highly recommend it.
08 October 2025
This care home is a breath of fresh air, and all the staff are friendly. They care for all the residents with a warm and friendly personal manner. All the males are traditional and you never go hungry. Set in lovely grounds in the Somerset countryside.
06 October 2025
A VERY good Care Home, home from home. Caring staff with a lot of patients nothing is too much bother. If there are any queries they are delt with straight away. The food is amazing good choice and qualify ,( plated to resiidents choice) Plenty of activities, or sit in your room for quite time to read or watch TV listening to the radio, All birthdays are celebrated with a lovely home cooked cake and candle with a lot of happy birthdays. As a resident visitor it's like visiting a big happy family, I was always made to fell very welcome, and Christmas there was a Christmas lunch for visitors with there family. If I have to go into care I would not hesitate to choose Careford Lodge. I liked to visit everyone was always welcoming.
23 April 2025
My Dad sadly passed away after spending 5 very happy years at Careford Lodge. He felt safe, comfortable and respected and developed a warm and friendly relationship with the staff. He passed away gently and peacefully and I'm sure this was largely because he felt so at home in Careford Lodge. At the end of his life, the manager and all the staff looked after him and us, his family with so much care and affection. We really couldn't have asked for more. THANK YOU!
25 September 2023
Careford Lodge provides an excellent service. The staff are considerate and professional and the rooms are clean and comfortable. It is a great comfort to me that my father is safe, secure and well cared for.
15 September 2023
A warm caring environment with efficient, friendly staff. Residents of this care home are looked after extremely well with compassion and respect. I would not hesitate to recommend Careford Lodge to anyone.
13 September 2023
From the moment I met the manager and was shown around I knew that this was the place for my mum. There is no pretentiousness, what you see is what you get. Respectful care, humour and encouragement; and that's not to mention the food! At 95 and coming from independence in her own home, it took Mum a month to stop becoming 'befuddled' (her word) but from then on she has definitely come to look upon Careford as home. She joins in activities I never expected her to and has made friends and, very importantly, my siblings and I know that she is in very good hands.
12 September 2023
Having Mum here gives me complete peace of mind. I know she's looked after and happy. It's a great setting and many rooms have access to their own outdoor space. The staff are great and many have been there for some time or return to work there again.
11 September 2023
My aunt is now in the great care of the staff at Careford Lodge, a residential home where her sister lived in her last days 15 years ago. Because it is local to us and has a wonderful relaxing atmosphere she settled there at once and has given her a new lease of life she was lacking. The motivation and care are extraordinary and we are very appreciate all the attention and help she is receiving. Thank you one and all.
22 August 2022
My sister has now been a resident at Careford Lodge for 4 months and seems physically and psychologically a great deal better than she had previously been - a tribute to both the regime and the caring qualities of the manager and staff. Initially bewildered, resentful, uncommunicative and obviously unhappy, the patience and kindness shown to her has seen a gradual transition to a much more outgoing and sociable person and I think an awareness in her that she is being cared for by people who do their level best to make her feel comfortable and supported. Whenever my wife and I visit we see committed, hard working staff doing a difficult job with a willing cheerfulness and pleasant manner. Her residency began at a hugely difficult and stressful time for people in the care sector which looks set to be the pattern for the foreseeable future. I feel grateful that my sister is so much better cared for here than I could have dared hope for.
20 January 2021
Although I live a considerable distance from the home, I have always received prompt information and answers to all my queries in the most helpful manner. When visiting, even in these very testing times, every courtesy has been shown.
04 January 2021
Following a short period of respite care in 2015, Careford Lodge were very accommodating at finding a room for Mum at short notice 18 months ago, caring for her with love, compassion and dignity until she sadly passed away at the beginning of December. Management and carers were always interested in her as an individual, getting to know her life story and understanding her personality, needs and preferences. In 'normal' times I felt I had great access and was always made to feel welcome. During 2020 staff became Mum's second family and she was very happy there. The home was appropriately cautious about Covid but managed to maintain good quality socially distanced visits during the year. I was given safe and sensitive access towards Mum's end of life. All rooms are on the ground floor with private facilities and open onto nicely maintained grounds. As a relative, I always felt she was in safe and caring hands. I would strongly recommend this home even in these difficult times.
12 December 2020
My mother was at Careford Lodge only for a short time before sadly she died. She always said that the staff were wonderful, and looked after her very well. I noted that she was treated to facials at times, it's those little things that make all the difference in life. The care home is set at the heart of a lovely village. Careford really does a great job all round, and communication with the staff was very good. Even with Covid19 making things so difficult for us all in our lives, the staff at Careford were very understanding and helped us in every way that they could in these trying times.
04 December 2020
Uncle has been at Careford Lodge since February 2020 the care he receives is excellent, all the staff are caring, supportive, friendly and very professional. They are supportive to both residents and families. My uncle's sister was also a resident at Careford Lodge for seven years and was extremely happy and always called it her home.
22 April 2020
My mum was at Careford Lodge for 15-months, until her death aged 96. Mum often said, "I am as happy here as I have been anywhere." All I need to add is that the amazing staff go out of their way to care for the whole family - not just the elderly resident. Good food and a real sense of fun, whilst respecting the personality of the cared-for. Highly recommended.
29 September 2019
As a retired GP, who has dealt with many care homes and nursing homes, I can say with absolute confidence this is the best care home in the area. Also, my sister-in-law is looking for a care home for her mother and is looking for one just like Careford Lodge, she thinks it’s the best she has seen.
23 April 2018
Our mother moved into Careford Lodge in October 2016 after a serious fall and hospitalisation. Thankfully, she was able to stay actively mobile in this safe and very caring Home. She could be as private as she chose or join in with a variety of activities and be sociable depending on her mood. Careford Lodge is a homely, comfortable environment providing pleasant rooms, tasty meals and a relaxed caring atmosphere. It feels like part of the local village community. The team is patient, kind and very understanding of residents’ needs. We, too, have felt very welcome and “part of the family". We have found communication with the manageress easy and effective. We had hoped our mother would be able to see out her days in Careford Lodge but sadly her health has deteriorated such that she has had to move to a Home with advanced dementia and nursing care. Throughout the move, the manageress and her team have been extremely caring and supportive. Thank you from mum and the family.
17 April 2018
My Mother moved into Careford Lodge in February 2018 following around six weeks in hospital. During her time in hospital, she became increasingly immobile and institutionalised. Since moving into Careford Lodge she has become her old self which is a joy to see. Her care is excellent. She takes part in the activities, loves the food and social contact, and feels safe. I could not wish for a better environment for her. Additionally, I am in regular contact with the Manager who is always helpful and responds to any queries I might have in a timely manner.
16 April 2018
Careford Lodge is an exceptional establishment. The staff there are wonderful - endlessly caring, friendly, patient and prepared to go well beyond the norm to make sure all the residents are not only comfortable and healthy but feel very well looked after too. The catering is excellent and there are plenty of activities laid on for those who wish to take part. All this in a modern, well-maintained building. This is definitely the place I would choose for myself.
16 April 2018
The staff at Careford Lodge provide an exceptional level of care and support to the residents - and their visitors. The homely and friendly atmosphere combined with the excellent facilities make Careford Lodge a real haven. Each and every resident is treated with great respect and dignity and individual needs are well catered for. My 100+-year-old aunt concluded last year that she could no longer sustain living alone. Since becoming part of the Careford Lodge community, her health, safety and security are very much improved. It is a great comfort to myself and the wider family to know that she is so well looked after. The whole Careford Lodge Team is to be commended for its excellent work.
Latest Reviews for Careford Lodge
12 November 2025
My mother has been at Careford Lodge for 3 years, with dementia. She settled in well, and I have nothing but praise for the care my mother receives. I leave after my visits, knowing she is safe and contented and I am able to live my own life. Her room is large and light, with double doors onto a courtyard, one of only 18. I have never heard a raised voice or a cross word. The staff, from cleaners to cooks to carers make it a happy place and they all play their part. Activities every day for those residents who wish to participate. Communication with the staff is excellent. They always ring me to discuss a medical issue. The practice nurse visits every Thursday. The new owners are taking pride in maintaining the home to a high standard, with a variety of upgrades both inside and out. It is in good hands. I could not wish for a better home for my mum. I would highly recommend it.
08 October 2025
This care home is a breath of fresh air, and all the staff are friendly. They care for all the residents with a warm and friendly personal manner. All the males are traditional and you never go hungry. Set in lovely grounds in the Somerset countryside.
06 October 2025
A VERY good Care Home, home from home. Caring staff with a lot of patients nothing is too much bother. If there are any queries they are delt with straight away. The food is amazing good choice and qualify ,( plated to resiidents choice) Plenty of activities, or sit in your room for quite time to read or watch TV listening to the radio, All birthdays are celebrated with a lovely home cooked cake and candle with a lot of happy birthdays. As a resident visitor it's like visiting a big happy family, I was always made to fell very welcome, and Christmas there was a Christmas lunch for visitors with there family. If I have to go into care I would not hesitate to choose Careford Lodge. I liked to visit everyone was always welcoming.
23 April 2025
My Dad sadly passed away after spending 5 very happy years at Careford Lodge. He felt safe, comfortable and respected and developed a warm and friendly relationship with the staff. He passed away gently and peacefully and I'm sure this was largely because he felt so at home in Careford Lodge. At the end of his life, the manager and all the staff looked after him and us, his family with so much care and affection. We really couldn't have asked for more. THANK YOU!
25 September 2023
Careford Lodge provides an excellent service. The staff are considerate and professional and the rooms are clean and comfortable. It is a great comfort to me that my father is safe, secure and well cared for.
15 September 2023
A warm caring environment with efficient, friendly staff. Residents of this care home are looked after extremely well with compassion and respect. I would not hesitate to recommend Careford Lodge to anyone.
13 September 2023
From the moment I met the manager and was shown around I knew that this was the place for my mum. There is no pretentiousness, what you see is what you get. Respectful care, humour and encouragement; and that's not to mention the food! At 95 and coming from independence in her own home, it took Mum a month to stop becoming 'befuddled' (her word) but from then on she has definitely come to look upon Careford as home. She joins in activities I never expected her to and has made friends and, very importantly, my siblings and I know that she is in very good hands.
12 September 2023
Having Mum here gives me complete peace of mind. I know she's looked after and happy. It's a great setting and many rooms have access to their own outdoor space. The staff are great and many have been there for some time or return to work there again.
11 September 2023
My aunt is now in the great care of the staff at Careford Lodge, a residential home where her sister lived in her last days 15 years ago. Because it is local to us and has a wonderful relaxing atmosphere she settled there at once and has given her a new lease of life she was lacking. The motivation and care are extraordinary and we are very appreciate all the attention and help she is receiving. Thank you one and all.
22 August 2022
My sister has now been a resident at Careford Lodge for 4 months and seems physically and psychologically a great deal better than she had previously been - a tribute to both the regime and the caring qualities of the manager and staff. Initially bewildered, resentful, uncommunicative and obviously unhappy, the patience and kindness shown to her has seen a gradual transition to a much more outgoing and sociable person and I think an awareness in her that she is being cared for by people who do their level best to make her feel comfortable and supported. Whenever my wife and I visit we see committed, hard working staff doing a difficult job with a willing cheerfulness and pleasant manner. Her residency began at a hugely difficult and stressful time for people in the care sector which looks set to be the pattern for the foreseeable future. I feel grateful that my sister is so much better cared for here than I could have dared hope for.
20 January 2021
Although I live a considerable distance from the home, I have always received prompt information and answers to all my queries in the most helpful manner. When visiting, even in these very testing times, every courtesy has been shown.
04 January 2021
Following a short period of respite care in 2015, Careford Lodge were very accommodating at finding a room for Mum at short notice 18 months ago, caring for her with love, compassion and dignity until she sadly passed away at the beginning of December. Management and carers were always interested in her as an individual, getting to know her life story and understanding her personality, needs and preferences. In 'normal' times I felt I had great access and was always made to feel welcome. During 2020 staff became Mum's second family and she was very happy there. The home was appropriately cautious about Covid but managed to maintain good quality socially distanced visits during the year. I was given safe and sensitive access towards Mum's end of life. All rooms are on the ground floor with private facilities and open onto nicely maintained grounds. As a relative, I always felt she was in safe and caring hands. I would strongly recommend this home even in these difficult times.
12 December 2020
My mother was at Careford Lodge only for a short time before sadly she died. She always said that the staff were wonderful, and looked after her very well. I noted that she was treated to facials at times, it's those little things that make all the difference in life. The care home is set at the heart of a lovely village. Careford really does a great job all round, and communication with the staff was very good. Even with Covid19 making things so difficult for us all in our lives, the staff at Careford were very understanding and helped us in every way that they could in these trying times.
04 December 2020
Uncle has been at Careford Lodge since February 2020 the care he receives is excellent, all the staff are caring, supportive, friendly and very professional. They are supportive to both residents and families. My uncle's sister was also a resident at Careford Lodge for seven years and was extremely happy and always called it her home.
22 April 2020
My mum was at Careford Lodge for 15-months, until her death aged 96. Mum often said, "I am as happy here as I have been anywhere." All I need to add is that the amazing staff go out of their way to care for the whole family - not just the elderly resident. Good food and a real sense of fun, whilst respecting the personality of the cared-for. Highly recommended.
29 September 2019
As a retired GP, who has dealt with many care homes and nursing homes, I can say with absolute confidence this is the best care home in the area. Also, my sister-in-law is looking for a care home for her mother and is looking for one just like Careford Lodge, she thinks it’s the best she has seen.
23 April 2018
Our mother moved into Careford Lodge in October 2016 after a serious fall and hospitalisation. Thankfully, she was able to stay actively mobile in this safe and very caring Home. She could be as private as she chose or join in with a variety of activities and be sociable depending on her mood. Careford Lodge is a homely, comfortable environment providing pleasant rooms, tasty meals and a relaxed caring atmosphere. It feels like part of the local village community. The team is patient, kind and very understanding of residents’ needs. We, too, have felt very welcome and “part of the family". We have found communication with the manageress easy and effective. We had hoped our mother would be able to see out her days in Careford Lodge but sadly her health has deteriorated such that she has had to move to a Home with advanced dementia and nursing care. Throughout the move, the manageress and her team have been extremely caring and supportive. Thank you from mum and the family.
17 April 2018
My Mother moved into Careford Lodge in February 2018 following around six weeks in hospital. During her time in hospital, she became increasingly immobile and institutionalised. Since moving into Careford Lodge she has become her old self which is a joy to see. Her care is excellent. She takes part in the activities, loves the food and social contact, and feels safe. I could not wish for a better environment for her. Additionally, I am in regular contact with the Manager who is always helpful and responds to any queries I might have in a timely manner.
16 April 2018
Careford Lodge is an exceptional establishment. The staff there are wonderful - endlessly caring, friendly, patient and prepared to go well beyond the norm to make sure all the residents are not only comfortable and healthy but feel very well looked after too. The catering is excellent and there are plenty of activities laid on for those who wish to take part. All this in a modern, well-maintained building. This is definitely the place I would choose for myself.
16 April 2018
The staff at Careford Lodge provide an exceptional level of care and support to the residents - and their visitors. The homely and friendly atmosphere combined with the excellent facilities make Careford Lodge a real haven. Each and every resident is treated with great respect and dignity and individual needs are well catered for. My 100+-year-old aunt concluded last year that she could no longer sustain living alone. Since becoming part of the Careford Lodge community, her health, safety and security are very much improved. It is a great comfort to myself and the wider family to know that she is so well looked after. The whole Careford Lodge Team is to be commended for its excellent work.