Moorlands Residential Home
Moorlands Residential Home is a residential care home in Merriott, Somerset (TA16 5NF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Moorlands Residential Home
Moorlands Residential Home is in Merriott, Somerset, and we care for older people, including many living with dementia. Everybody who moves in arrives with a whole life behind them and fully intends to go on having one. So we ask about it. The work somebody did, the people they mind about, the routines that have shaped their days for decades, the things they are private about and the things they are proud of. We write it down, we use it, and we keep correcting it as we learn, because the notes made in the first fortnight are always the least accurate. The rest is ordinary things done consistently. Getting up when you want to rather than when a rota suggests. Meals worth turning up for. Being helped with washing and dressing in a way that leaves your dignity where it belongs. Somebody sitting with you when the afternoon drags. Fresh air and a change of scene when the weather allows. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and look round before deciding anything.
Care provided at Moorlands Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 6 December 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Moorlands Residential Home
Where is Moorlands Residential Home located?
Moorlands Residential Home is a residential care home in Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5NF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Moorlands Residential Home provide?
Moorlands 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 Moorlands Residential Home's CQC rating?
Moorlands 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 6 December 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Moorlands Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Moorlands Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Moorlands Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Moorlands Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Moorlands Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Moorlands 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. Moorlands 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. Moorlands 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. Moorlands 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
Moorlands 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 Moorlands Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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