The Russets

The Russets is a nursing home in Sandford, in the North Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 105 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by The Council of St Monica Trust, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published January 2021, the CQC rated The Russets 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 Russets has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in North Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,038 a week for residential care and £1,573 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 96 registered care homes in North Somerset. The nearest to The Russets include Winscombe Hall, Daneswood Care Home and The Leonard Elms Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.