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Care homes in Martock offering dementia care
3 of the 3 care homes in Martock offer dementia care and 128 registered beds. 100% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 80% for dementia care across England. Expect to pay in Martock about £1,530 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was La Fontana, rated Good on 8 June 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Martock offering dementia care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3care homes registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of dementia care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Fontana | Jun 2026 | 76 | Yes | |
| 2 | Wisteria House Residential Home - Somerset | Jul 2024 | 13 | No | |
| 3 | Burnworthy House | Oct 2021 | 39 | No |
Every care home in Martock registered with CQC for dementia care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
How dementia care in Martock compares
Registered for dementia care: 3 out of 3 care homes in Martock (100%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all care homes here and above the 80% for care homes registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: La Fontana, Wisteria House Residential Home - Somerset and Burnworthy House. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2021 and the newest from June 2026. Together they hold 128 registered beds; 1 also provides nursing care.
Council-wide, 102 care homes in Somerset list dementia care, and 89% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 100% of care homes list dementia care, compared with 52% across Somerset.
Typical weekly fees in the South West: £1,445 standard residential, £1,525 residential dementia care, £1,690 nursing dementia care. How we estimate costs.
About dementia care
What does dementia care mean in practice? Trained staff who keep daily routines familiar, help with food and drink, respond to distress without reaching for medication first, and balance safety with independence. A provider that supports people with dementia lists "dementia" as a specialism on its CQC registration.
Questions to ask care homes about dementia care
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
Free advice: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Somerset: dementia care. Jargon explained: Dementia care.
Dementia care around Martock
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martock | – | 3 | 3 |
| Yeovil | 5.6 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Chard | 10.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Sherborne | 11.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Glastonbury | 12.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Bridgwater | 14.7 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Taunton | 14.8 mi | 20 | 16 |
Council support
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Questions families ask about dementia care in Martock
Which care homes in Martock offer dementia care?
3 of the 3 CQC-registered care homes in Martock offer dementia care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include La Fontana, Wisteria House Residential Home - Somerset and Burnworthy House.
How does CQC rate care homes in Martock?
3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating.
What does a care home cost in Martock?
Average self-funder fees in South West, 2026: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Somerset council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Somerset council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Somerset council.
How do I choose between care homes in Martock?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 3 was inspected or rated within the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more dementia care in towns near Martock?
In Martock there are 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Yeovil (5.6 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Crewkerne (6.4 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Ilminster (7.1 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care near Martock
- Dementia care in Yeovil 5.6 mi
- Dementia care in Crewkerne 6.4 mi
- Dementia care in Ilminster 7.1 mi
- Dementia care in Chard 10.8 mi
- Dementia care in Sherborne 11.0 mi
- Dementia care in Glastonbury 12.4 mi
- Dementia care in Castle Cary 13.6 mi
- Dementia care in Bridgwater 14.7 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.