The New Careford Lodge Limited
- Care home
- 18 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2011
- Somerset, South West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
- Phone: 0146075592
- Map (opens Google Maps)
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
7 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
151 of 181
rated care homes in Somerset are rated Good, like this one.
The New Careford Lodge Limited: inspection record
Rated Good in December 2019.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 5 December 2019. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
The New Careford Lodge Limited is a residential care home registered to provide personal care and accommodation to up to 18 people. The home specialises in the care of older people. The home is a single storey building and all rooms have en-suite facilities.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
At the time of the inspection 18 people were living at the home.
What inspectors found
People lived in a home where they felt safe and well cared for. People told us staff were friendly and kind. People were very comfortable and relaxed with all the staff who supported them.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
Staff morale was good which created a happy atmosphere for people to live in. Staff had access to a range of training and people had confidence in their abilities.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. People told us they were able to make choices about all aspects of their day to day lives.
People were cared for by staff who were respectful of them as individuals and provided care and support in accordance with people's wishes. Staff adapted the care they provided to meet people's changing needs and preferences.
People were supported to maintain contact with friends and family and visitors were always made welcome at the home. There was a variety of activities available to people if they wished to take advantage of these.
People lived in a home which was well managed by the registered manager and provider. There were systems to monitor standards and plan improvements. People's and staff's views were listened to and used to influence changes and improvements.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 7 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Laura Zbijowski
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)6 inspection reports, latest 5 December 2019. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- The New Careford Lodge Ltd
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 06785183 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Somerset Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Somerset Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0300 123 2224, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Somerset Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The New Careford Lodge Limited provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The New Careford Lodge Limited as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The New Careford Lodge Limited have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 18 beds at The New Careford Lodge Limited.
- When was The New Careford Lodge Limited last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The New Careford Lodge Limited was published on 5 December 2019.
- Who runs The New Careford Lodge Limited?
- The New Careford Lodge Limited is run by The New Careford Lodge Ltd.
- What is The New Careford Lodge Limited's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 5 December 2019.
Contact
- Phone
- 0146075592
- Address
- Careford Lodge, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PR Map (opens Google Maps)
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- G Moorlands Residential Home Good, 0.5 miles away
- G The Orchards Good, 1.9 miles away
- G Burnworthy House Good, 2.5 miles away
- G La Fontana Good, 4.5 miles away
- G Wisteria House Residential Home - Somerset Good, 5.1 miles away