Rated Care Homes

Highfield House Residential Care Home

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 4 ratings

    First rated Good in 2014, most recently Good in May 2026.

  • 5 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 151 of 181

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

Highfield House Residential Care Home: inspection record

Care home, 22 beds, Somerset

Rated Good in May 2026.

Highfield House Residential Care Home: 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 28 May 2026 (assessment visit 23 February 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of assessment 2 April 2026 to 15 April 2026. This was a planned comprehensive assessment. We visited the service on 2 and 9 April 2026. Our first visit was unannounced.

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

Highfield House Residential Care Home can accommodate up to 22 people who required personal care. At the time of our assessment the home was fully occupied; 2 people were currently in hospital. The environment was warm and welcoming, with a lounge and dining room people used, as well as an accessible garden.

We found people were supported by a consistent team of staff who knew them well. Person centred care plans were in place. Staff received relevant training to ensure they were competent within their roles. Managers were visible and promoted a positive culture within the home. Staff understood their safeguarding duties and outlined how to raise concerns internally and externally.

Staff worked in harmony and had good links with health and social care professionals. Professionals visited the service regularly. People could see their GP when required.

We found some risks were not thoroughly assessed and there were shortfalls in safe medicines management. However, managers were responsive and acted immediately on our feedback throughout the assessment visits.

  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 good. At this assessment the rating has changed to 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 good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

  5. Well-led

    Good

    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 good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted 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
Sarah-Jane Sheppard
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Older People

Inspection report

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

7 inspection reports, latest 3 July 2021. Latest assessment published 28 May 2026; 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

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
07539079 (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.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Highfield House Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Highfield House Residential Care Home as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Highfield House Residential Care Home have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 22 beds at Highfield House Residential Care Home.
When was Highfield House Residential Care Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Highfield House Residential Care Home was published on 28 May 2026.
Who runs Highfield House Residential Care Home?
Highfield House Residential Care Home is run by Highfield House Residential Care Home Limited.
What is Highfield House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 28 May 2026.

Contact

Phone
01963 350697
Address
High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AN Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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