Care homes in Wellington offering sensory impairment care

Sensory impairment care in Wellington: what the data shows

33% of Wellington's care homes (3 of 9) hold a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. England-wide, 83% of care homes registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all care homes in the town).

For sensory impairment care, the top rated care homes are Drakes Place, SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential Home and Covenant Care - The Wheelhouse. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2021 and the newest from April 2025. Registered beds across these homes: 48.

Council-wide, 47 care homes in Somerset list sensory impairment care, and 93% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 33% of care homes list sensory impairment care, compared with 24% across Somerset.

Care homes in the South West typically charge about £1,445 a week for residential care and £1,690 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Where these figures come from.

Sensory impairment care: what it means

Sensory impairment care supports people with sight loss, hearing loss or both (deafblindness). It means staff who know how to communicate well, homes and routines arranged so people can find their way safely, and help using equipment and technology.

Questions to ask care homes about sensory impairment care

1. How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
2. How do you introduce new staff to the person?
3. How do you link with local sensory support services?
4. How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
5. Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?

Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Somerset as a whole.

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