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West Abbey

Stourton Way, Yeovil, BA21 3UA

Nursing home · 92 beds · Barchester Healthcare

Street view · 2008
Street view · 2008 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,544
CQC rating
Good
March 2023
Beds
92
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Somerset
£1,544a week

About £80,288 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,088 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £200 a week less, £10,400 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,733 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Yeovil
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 West Abbey

West Abbey is a nursing home in Yeovil, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 92 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated West Abbey 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.

West Abbey has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to West Abbey include Dimensions Somerset Spring View, Dimensions Somerset Selwyn House and Cooksons Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Brand
Barchester Healthcare
Registered with CQC
February 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (March 2023)
Council area
Somerset
Town
Yeovil
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
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.
West Abbey is rated Good; inspectors found safe care and strong management, with the overall rating improved from Requires Improvement.

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

West Abbey has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Somerset typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about West Abbey

How much does West Abbey cost?

West Abbey has not published its fees. Care homes in Somerset typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for West Abbey?

The Care Quality Commission rated West Abbey Good in March 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does West Abbey provide nursing care?

Yes. West Abbey is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does West Abbey offer dementia care?

Yes. West Abbey is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does West Abbey have?

West Abbey is registered for up to 92 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.

“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.”
Holly C., about Dace L.
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
Karen C., about Mandy E.
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.

Dimensions Somerset Spring View

Yeovil, BA20 · 1.4 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDimensions
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Yeovil

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
Dimensions Somerset Selwyn House, Yeovil

Dimensions Somerset Selwyn House

Yeovil, BA21 · 1.5 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDimensions
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Cooksons Court, Yeovil

Cooksons Court

Yeovil, BA20 · 1.5 km · 65 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaSomerset Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 237 care homes run by Barchester Healthcare