Stratton House Nursing Home
Stratton House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Burnham On Sea, Somerset (TA8 2BZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Stratton House Nursing Home
Here at Stratton House, we are a nursing home based in Burnham On Sea, Somerset, and we care for older adults, people living with dementia, those with nursing needs, and younger adults who require residential support. We are part of the local community here on the Somerset coast, and that sense of belonging matters to us in how we approach each person who comes through our doors. We understand that choosing a nursing home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that lightly. Our aim is straightforward: to make sure every person living with us feels safe, comfortable, and genuinely respected as an individual. We take time to get to know people, their histories, their preferences, and the things that bring them comfort or joy, because good care cannot be delivered without that understanding. Our team supports people with a range of needs, including complex nursing care and dementia care, and we work to ensure that each person receives the right level of attention and support. We know that caring for someone with dementia requires patience, consistency, and a calm environment, and we try hard to provide all of those things. We want to be transparent with those considering Stratton House. Our most recent CQC inspection resulted in an overall rating of requires improvement, and we take that seriously. We have been working through the areas identified and are committed to making the changes needed so that our residents and their families can have full confidence in the care we provide. We would rather be honest about where we are than gloss over it. If you would like to find out more or come and see us for yourself, we would be very happy to welcome you for a visit.
Care provided at Stratton House Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 June 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Stratton House Nursing Home
Where is Stratton House Nursing Home located?
Stratton House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Stratton House Nursing Home provide?
Stratton House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Stratton House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Stratton House Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Stratton House Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Stratton House Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Stratton House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Stratton House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Stratton House Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Stratton House Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Stratton House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Stratton House Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Stratton House Nursing Home 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
Stratton House Nursing 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Stratton House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Stratton House Nursing Home
Respite Care at Stratton House Nursing Home
Short stays at Stratton House are worth booking well in advance, particularly around school holidays when carer breaks are in high demand. Most homes ask for a minimum of one or two weeks, and it helps to pack labelled clothing, toiletries, current medication with the original pharmacy labels, a GP summary and a few familiar personal items. A planned respite stay can also work as a low pressure trial before any decision about permanent care.
Nursing Care at Stratton House Nursing Home
Round the clock nursing care means a registered nurse is on site at all times to manage clinical needs such as PEG feeding, catheter care, wound dressings, diabetes management and end of life symptom control. It suits people whose health cannot safely be supported by care assistants alone, and Stratton House is registered to deliver this level of support. Where a resident qualifies, the NHS Funded Nursing Care contribution of around 235 pounds a week is paid directly to the home and reduces what the family pays. Regional weekly fees usually fall between 1250 and 1600 pounds, with Somerset Council paying roughly 900 to 1100 pounds for funded placements. Ask how nursing assessments are reviewed, how the home liaises with GPs and district teams, and how FNC is applied to the invoice.
Dementia Care at Stratton House Nursing Home
Good dementia care rests on familiar daily rhythms, staff trained to read behaviour as communication, and a layout that feels calm, safe and easy to navigate without feeling locked in. Stratton House is registered for dementia care, and its own words describe trying to offer patience, consistency and a calm environment, though the June 2023 CQC visit judged the service as requiring improvement. Families visiting should ask how the team responds when a resident becomes distressed or tries to leave, how they manage sundowning and disturbed nights, and how care plans are adjusted as the illness advances. It is also worth asking how life history is gathered, how meals and activities are adapted, and how relatives are kept informed between reviews.
Older Person Care at Stratton House Nursing Home
Everyday support for older adults in a nursing home covers help with washing, dressing, continence, medication rounds and meals, alongside the quieter work of companionship and keeping someone connected to family and community. Stratton House Nursing Home in Burnham On Sea is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide this kind of care, though its most recent inspection in June 2023 rated it as requires improvement. Weekly fees in the South West typically sit between 1250 and 1600 pounds, while Somerset County Council usually funds placements at around 900 to 1100 pounds. Families should ask how personal routines are recorded and respected, how many care staff are on duty overnight, how call bells are answered after dark, and how the home communicates day to day changes back to relatives.
Younger Adults at Stratton House Nursing Home
For adults under 65 living in a nursing home, an age appropriate day matters, from music and television choices to privacy, independence and contact with friends of a similar age. Stratton House is registered to support younger adults alongside older residents. Families should ask how the home avoids isolation when most residents are much older, and how personal goals and outside interests are supported.
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