Care Homes in TA20
The TA20 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 213 beds, falling under Somerset council. 6 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in TA20
TA20 encompasses Chard and the rural hinterland of south Somerset, an area close to the Dorset and Devon borders. Nine care homes are registered with the CQC across the district, providing 213 beds in total, with six rated Good. Somerset Council's adult social care team covers the area and offers financial assessments alongside care home placement advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the TA20 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in TA20, offering a combined 213 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in TA20 have?
Of the 9 care homes in TA20: 0 are rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in TA20?
Sunnymeade is among the highest-rated care homes in TA20, holding a CQC rating of Good with 50 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the TA20 postcode?
The TA20 postcode area falls under Somerset. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in TA20?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Somerset's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data