Blackberry Hill
Blackberry Hill is a residential care home in Castle Cary, Somerset (BA7 7HG). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Blackberry Hill
Blackberry Hill is a residential care home in Castle Cary, Somerset, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, most of them younger adults. We try to run this as a house rather than a service. People choose how they spend their days, help with cooking, shopping and looking after the place if they want to, and arrange their own rooms. Support is agreed with each person and written in words they can check, and we review it with them rather than about them. Doing this well is mostly attention to detail. We learn how somebody communicates, what they enjoy, what unsettles them and what helps when a day goes wrong. For autistic residents we take particular care over predictability, quiet space and clear information about what is coming next. People here keep their outside lives going, whether that is family, friends, college, work or interests they have always had. Respite stays are also available so that families can take a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to talk around it. We know which areas were identified, we have a plan for putting them right and we are working through it. Please ask us about it directly. If you would like to visit, get in touch and come and see what the house is actually like.
Care provided at Blackberry Hill
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 April 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Blackberry Hill
Where is Blackberry Hill located?
Blackberry Hill is a residential care home in Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7HG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Blackberry Hill provide?
Blackberry Hill is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Blackberry Hill's CQC rating?
Blackberry Hill is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 9 April 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Blackberry Hill offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Blackberry Hill offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Blackberry Hill
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Blackberry Hill is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Blackberry Hill 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. Blackberry Hill 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. Blackberry Hill 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
Blackberry Hill 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
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Blackberry Hill. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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