Hazelwell Lodge
Ilminster, TA19 · 1.1 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
CQC: Good
Vaughan Lee House
Orchard Vale, Ilminster, TA19 0EX
Residential care home · 30 beds · Ilminster And District (Opw) Housing Society
- Weekly fee
- £1,400
- as of August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2025
- Beds
- 30
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About Vaughan Lee House
Vaughan Lee House is a residential care home in Ilminster, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Ilminster And District (Opw) Housing Society. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published February 2025, the CQC rated Vaughan Lee House 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.
Vaughan Lee House charges £1,400 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £72,800 a year. It is about 6% below the typical residential fee in Somerset of £1,485 a week.
There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to Vaughan Lee House include Hazelwell Lodge, Horton Cross Nursing Home and Eleighwater House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2025)
- Council area
- Somerset
- Town
- Ilminster
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Respite care | £1,400 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Respite £1400 per week” View on Vaughan Lee House’s website |
| Residential care | from £1,250 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Single Rooms From £1250 per week” View on Vaughan Lee House’s website |
Reviews
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Common questions about Vaughan Lee House
How much does Vaughan Lee House cost?
Vaughan Lee House charges £1,400 a week for respite care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Vaughan Lee House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Vaughan Lee House Good in February 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Vaughan Lee House provide nursing care?
No. Vaughan Lee House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Vaughan Lee House offer dementia care?
Vaughan Lee House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Somerset listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Vaughan Lee House have?
Vaughan Lee House is registered for up to 30 residents.
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