South Cary House
South Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7ES · View on map
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The inspection record
Overall
Good
Report published 2 July 2026
“Date of assessment 6 May 2026 to 19 May 2026. This was a planned comprehensive assessment. We visited the service on 6 and 9 May 2026. Our first visit was unannounced. South Cary House is a residential care home that can accommodate up to 23 people who require personal care. At the time of our assessment there were 15 people living at the home.”
“At the time of our visit there was no registered manager in place. A registered manager is the person legally responsible for running of the service. The current manager was in the process of becoming registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).”
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“We found that people were safe. There were enough staff on duty. Staff were trained and recruited appropriately. Staff knew people really well and spoke about them with kindness and compassion. Staff received regular supervisions and participated in team meetings. Staff enjoyed working at South Cary House. People received their medicines safely as prescribed.”
“There were systems in place to provide feedback, and we saw evidence that feedback was acted on. Managers were visible and had oversight of the service through spot checks and daily walkarounds.”
“There was a well-maintained garden space which people could use. We found some issues with the safety of the environment, which the manager acted on. Prior to our assessment, the manager was in the process of strengthening their governance systems and began implementing new checks.”
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Registered with CQC
South Cary House entered the official register.
Rated Good overall
Report published 2 July 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 27 January 2021, not rated
Inspected 21 November 2014, rated Good
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is South Cary House registered for?
South Cary House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care.
How many Rooms does South Cary House have?
There are 23 Single Rooms.
What is South Cary House's CQC rating?
South Cary House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 2 July 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-812681808.
How many beds does South Cary House have?
South Cary House is registered for 23 beds.
When was South Cary House last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on South Cary House on 2 July 2026.
Where is South Cary House located?
South Cary House is located in Castle Cary, United Kingdom.
When did South Cary House register with CQC?
South Cary House first registered on 18 July 2013.
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