Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home
Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home is a residential care home in Chard, Somerset (TA20 3DB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home
Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home is a care home in Chard supporting older people, including people living with dementia. We are small and rural, and the pace of the house reflects that. There is time here, and time turns out to be the thing that most affects whether care feels good or not. Nobody is hurried through a wash, moved along from a chair or rushed through a meal to suit a shift pattern. Dementia support is a large part of what we do. We work with the person rather than correcting them: if somebody is living in an earlier part of their life, we meet them there. We learn the histories, the working lives, the names that matter and the songs that land, and we use them, because familiarity does more good than anything we could add. Where somebody is distressed we look for a cause we can put right, and it is often pain, noise, boredom or needing the loo. For our residents more generally the aim is a comfortable, sociable life with the right amount of practical help. Meals are proper meals, mealtimes are unhurried, and visitors come when it suits them. We take respite bookings, giving a family carer a genuine and properly planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. You are very welcome to visit and see how the house feels on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 May 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home
Where is Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home located?
Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home is a residential care home in Chard, Somerset, TA20 3DB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home provide?
Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home's CQC rating?
Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home 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. Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home 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. Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home 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?
No. Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home 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 Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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