The Minster

The Minster is a residential care home in Bridgwater, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Voyage, which operates 253 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2014.

At its latest inspection, published July 2024, the CQC rated The Minster Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Minster has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,563 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to The Minster include Branch House, Stockmoor Lodge and The Manor House Thurloxton, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.