Somer Valley House
Somer Valley House is a residential care home in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset (BA3 2UD).
About Somer Valley House
Somer Valley House is a residential care home in Radstock, in Bath and North East Somerset. We support older people, including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Younger adults whose needs are best met in a residential setting are welcome too, and we take respite stays. We try to keep life here recognisable rather than institutional. People keep their own belongings, their own routines and their own opinions. Meals are worth sitting down to and worth having a view about. Where somebody wants company we make sure there is some, and where somebody wants peace we leave them to it. For people living with dementia, the constants carry most of the weight. Familiar faces, a predictable shape to the day, food and music from the right part of a life, and staff who neither hurry nor correct. For people with a physical disability or with sight or hearing loss, we pay attention to the practical detail, from equipment that fits properly to keeping belongings exactly where they were left. Respite stays give a family carer a planned break or offer somebody support for a shorter period. If you are considering the home, please come and visit on an ordinary day, meet the team and talk to the people who live here.
Care provided at Somer Valley House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Somer Valley House
Where is Somer Valley House located?
Somer Valley House is a residential care home in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2UD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Somer Valley House provide?
Somer Valley House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Somer Valley House provide dementia care?
Yes. Somer Valley House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Somer Valley House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Somer Valley House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Somer Valley House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Somer Valley House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Somer Valley House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Somer Valley House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Somer Valley House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
Somer Valley House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Somer Valley House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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