Mendip Lodge
11 Whitehouse Road, Claverham, BS49 4LJ
Residential care home · 20 beds · Renaissance Care Homes

- Weekly fee
- £1,250 to £1,400
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- August 2023
- Beds
- 20
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £70,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,700 a week
The typical live-in carer near North Somerset, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £230 a week less, £11,960 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Mendip Lodge
Mendip Lodge is a residential care home in Claverham, in the North Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Renaissance Care Homes. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published August 2023, the CQC rated Mendip Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Mendip Lodge has told us it charges £1,250 to £1,400 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £70,200 a year. It is about 20% above the typical residential fee in North Somerset of £1,123 a week.
There are 96 registered care homes in North Somerset. The nearest to Mendip Lodge include Cadbury Hall Care Home, Cadbury Hall Care Home and Somerset House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Renaissance Care Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (August 2023)
- Council area
- North Somerset
- Town
- Claverham
- Safe?
- Requires improvement
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Mendip Lodge is rated Good overall; inspectors found kind, well-managed care, but the Safe rating Requires Improvement because some risks and repairs were not fully addressed.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,250 to £1,400 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “The weekly fee starts from £1250.00 to £1400, depending on the facilities and the needs of the resident. The ensuite room will be typically £1350.00 per week.” | Reported by the home “The weekly fee starts from £1250.00 to £1400, depending on the facilities and the needs of the resident. The ensuite room will be typically £1350.00 per week.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near North Somerset, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Mendip Lodge
How much does Mendip Lodge cost?
Mendip Lodge charges £1,250 to £1,400 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Mendip Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Mendip Lodge Good in August 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Mendip Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Mendip Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Mendip Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Mendip Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Mendip Lodge have?
Mendip Lodge is registered for up to 20 residents.
23 live-in carers within about an hour of North Somerset
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,050 to £1,320 a week. 19 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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