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Drakes Place is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Wellington, Somerset. It is operated by Voyage 1 Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Drakes Place provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Drakes Place in April 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Drakes Place is located in Wellington, within the Somerset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Taunton Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8TD |
| Phone | 01823 662347 |
| Website | www.voyagecare.com |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 3 April 2025 |
| Provider | Voyage 1 Limited |
Is Drakes Place registered with the CQC?
Yes. Drakes Place is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1440986164
What type of care does Drakes Place provide?
Drakes Place provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Drakes Place?
You can contact Drakes Place by phone on 01823 662347, or visit them at Taunton Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8TD.
What is Drakes Place's CQC rating?
Drakes Place has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1440986164
What are Drakes Place's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Drakes Place's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Wellington?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in Wellington. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/wellington.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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