Date published: 2026-02-02 | Category: Adult Social Care and Health
Combe Lea Care Home in Midsomer Norton has been given a rating of ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission inspectors, in a report published today (2 February).
Inspectors found the residential home, which has been run by Bath & North East Somerset Council since 2020, provided care to meet people’s needs that was safe, supportive and enabled people to do the things that mattered to them.
The report shares the positive experience of residents’ relatives, who told inspectors: “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.”
Other comments included: “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.”
Feedback from health professionals and partners was also positive: “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.”
“If I have a question about a particular resident, they always know the answer.”
Councillor Alison Born, 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 scored Good in all three areas of the assessment which are; safe, effective and well-led. The full report can be viewed on the CQC website.
Combe Lea is a residential care home that provides care and health services in a safe environment for older vulnerable adults with a variety of disabilities. It offers a broad range of activities which aim to promote independence by developing or maintaining and enhancing people’s skills, interests and abilities.
Pictured (left to right): Kerry-Ann Love, Deputy Manager, June Mitchard, Deputy Manager, Debra Clifford, Registered Manager, and Councillor Alison Born, Cabinet Member for Adult Services