Combe Lea Care Home in Midsomer Norton has been graded ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with inspectors highlighting safe, supportive care that enables residents to live well and do the things that matter to them.
Kerry-Ann Love, June Mitchard, Debra Clifford and Councillor Alison Born | Photo © B&NES Council
The rating, published on 2nd February, follows a recent inspection of the home, which has been run by Bath & North East Somerset Council since 2020.
The CQC found that Combe Lea provides care that meets people’s needs and supports them in a safe, well-run environment.
Relatives told inspectors they are highly satisfied with the home. One said: “It’s absolutely wonderful, it’s a lovely home – so caring, the quality of the food and care is head and shoulders above anything else we have been to.”
Another family member commented: “I cannot say a bad word about Combe Lea, it is welcoming, and the support workers and staff are great.
“My relative is well looked after, the bed is made and clean, they provide entertainment and give 100% in giving them good quality of life.”
Health professionals and partner organisations were similarly positive.
One described the home as exceptional, saying: “I feel the care in Combe Lea to be exceptional, and this would be the only residential home in the area that I would be happy for members of my family to live in.”
Another added: “If I have a question about a particular resident, they always know the answer.”
Councillor Alison Born, B&NES Council’s cabinet member for adult social care, said: “This rating is very much deserved, and I am pleased that all the hard work and care from staff at Combe Lea is now recognised and reflected by the CQC and the outcome of the inspection.
“Our number one purpose as a council is to improve people’s lives, so thank you to everyone involved in making sure the residents who call Combe Lea their home, are safe and well-cared for.”
Combe Lea received a ‘Good’ rating in all three inspection areas – safe, effective and well-led. The full report can be viewed on the CQC website here.
The home provides residential care and health services for older vulnerable adults with a range of disabilities.
It offers a programme of activities aimed at promoting independence and helping residents develop, maintain and enhance their skills, interests and abilities.
