Drakes Place
Drakes Place is a residential care home in Wellington, Somerset (TA21 8TD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Drakes Place
Drakes Place is a residential care home in Wellington, Somerset. We provide care for older people and also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Supporting a mixed group under one roof means we cannot run the home to a single pattern, and we do not try. What we aim for is a place where people are taken as they come and where support is built around the individual. Some residents want a very structured day. Others want the opposite, plenty of freedom and somewhere steady to come back to. Where someone has a physical disability or reduced sight or hearing, we pay attention to the practical details. Equipment that suits the person, a layout that stays predictable, things kept where people expect to find them, and staff who adapt how they communicate rather than expecting the person to manage. For residents with a learning disability or who are autistic, the environment itself is part of the support. Noise, lighting, predictability and somewhere quiet to go all matter, and we learn how each person communicates, including those who use little or no speech. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit Drakes Place.
Care provided at Drakes Place
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 3 April 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Drakes Place
Where is Drakes Place located?
Drakes Place is a residential care home in Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8TD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Drakes Place provide?
Drakes Place is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Drakes Place's CQC rating?
Drakes Place is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 April 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Drakes Place offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Drakes Place offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Drakes Place
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Drakes Place 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. Drakes Place 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. Drakes Place 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. Drakes Place 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
Drakes Place 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 Drakes Place. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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