Rated Care Homes

Grovelands

O

Outstanding

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 5 ratings

    First rated Requires improvement in 2015, most recently Outstanding in September 2025.

  • 13 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 9 of 181

    rated care homes in Somerset are rated Outstanding, like this one.

Grovelands: inspection record

Care home, 61 beds, Somerset

Rated Outstanding in September 2025.

Grovelands: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 11 September 2025 (assessment visit 16 April 2025). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

This assessment was carried out between 30 June 2025 and 25 July 2025. We visited the home on 2 July 2025.

At the time of the inspection there were 44 people using the service. Two people were in hospital at the time of our visit.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Read the rest of CQC's summary

Grovelands had a deeply embedded culture of continuous learning and improvement, driven by a highly committed and passionate registered manager and deputy manager. Their strong professional relationship and clear understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities created a cohesive leadership team. This was further enhanced by consistent support from the provider’s senior management and quality assurance teams, ensuring strategic oversight and operational excellence.

Robust and proactive risk management systems were firmly in place, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of people using the service. These systems were regularly reviewed and adapted to meet emerging needs and best practice standards

The home was visibly clean, well-maintained, and supported by comprehensive infection prevention and control measures. Regular audits were conducted, with prompt action taken to address any concerns. Staff were well-trained in infection control protocols and had ready access to appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring a safe environment for both residents and staff

Accidents and incidents were recorded and monitored. A clear and effective process was in place for identifying trends, implementing learning, and improving practice, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Communication across the home was exemplary. Regular staff meetings and structured feedback mechanisms for residents and families ensured transparency and responsiveness.

Staff consistently expressed pride in their work and highlighted a strong sense of team spirit and mutual support, contributing to a positive and nurturing atmosphere.

  1. Safe

    Good

    Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. Effective

    Good

    Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.

  3. Caring

    Outstanding

    Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding.

    This meant people were truly respected and valued as individuals; and empowered as partners in their care in an exceptional service.

  4. Responsive

    Good

    Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has changed to good.

    This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

  5. Well-led

    Outstanding

    Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.

    At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding.

    This meant service leadership was exceptional and distinctive. Leaders and the culture they created drove and improved high-quality, person-centred care.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Karen Cheshire
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

8 inspection reports, latest 21 December 2017. Latest assessment published 11 September 2025; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Provider
Somerset Care LimitedBrand: Somerset Care
Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
02548025 (opens Companies House)

Somerset Care Limited runs 24 services, all in the South West. 23 are rated Good or Outstanding and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.

Other services run by Somerset Care Limited

  1. O
    Cooksons Court Outstanding. Care home with nursing, Somerset
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  4. G
    Burnworthy House Good. Care home, Somerset

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Getting help from Somerset Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Grovelands provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Grovelands as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Grovelands have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 61 beds at Grovelands.
When was Grovelands last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Grovelands was published on 11 September 2025.
Who runs Grovelands?
Grovelands is run by Somerset Care Limited. It runs 24 services, all in the South West.
What is Grovelands's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 11 September 2025.