Hazelwell Lodge
Ilminster, TA19 · 1.1 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Vaughan Lee House
Orchard Vale, Ilminster, TA19 0EX
Residential care home · 30 beds · Ilminster And District (Opw) Housing Society
- Weekly fee
- £1,400
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2025
- Beds
- 30
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Vaughan Lee House's stated fee
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Somerset, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Ilminster
76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
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 Vaughan Lee House
Vaughan Lee House is a residential care home in Ilminster, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Ilminster And District (Opw) Housing Society. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published February 2025, the CQC rated Vaughan Lee House 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.
Vaughan Lee House charges £1,400 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £72,800 a year. It is about 6% below the typical residential fee in Somerset of £1,485 a week.
There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to Vaughan Lee House include Hazelwell Lodge, Horton Cross Nursing Home and Eleighwater House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2025)
- Council area
- Somerset
- Town
- Ilminster
The CQC inspection, explained
Vaughan Lee House is rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind care, but risks, training, consent checks and management oversight were not reliable.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Respite care | £1,400 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Respite £1400 per week” View on Vaughan Lee House’s website |
| Residential care | from £1,250 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Single Rooms From £1250 per week” View on Vaughan Lee House’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Somerset, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Vaughan Lee House
How much does Vaughan Lee House cost?
Vaughan Lee House charges £1,400 a week for respite care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Vaughan Lee House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Vaughan Lee House Good in February 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Vaughan Lee House provide nursing care?
No. Vaughan Lee House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Vaughan Lee House offer dementia care?
Vaughan Lee House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Somerset listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Vaughan Lee House have?
Vaughan Lee House is registered for up to 30 residents.
Care at home
76 live-in carers within about two hours of 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 £1,020 to £1,330 a week. 62 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Adelaide S.
2 reviews
From £1,540 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 53 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 63 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Belinda B.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 64 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Joanne Melody H.
1 review
From £1,190 a week, 28 years caring
Based about 65 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
See live-in carers near SomersetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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.
Other care homes near Ilminster
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Ilminster
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Horton Cross Nursing Home
Ilminster, TA19 · 2.3 km · 47 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Eleighwater House
Chard, TA20 · 4.2 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialEWH Investments
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week