Ideally located for those seeking care homes in Midsomer Norton, Radstock, and the wider Somerset area. Our strong community connections and proximity to local amenities make us a convenient and trusted choice for you or your loved ones needs
Providing a range of personalised services to suit the needs of our residents, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and supported. Whether you’re looking for residential, dementia, or respite care, our dedicated team is here to provide expert care every step of the way.
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State of the art amenities
From day-to-day relaxation, to special occasions, our state-of-the-art amenities ensure that our residents, friends and families enjoy a quality of life they deserve. We offer quiet areas for restful activities, communal spaces for social interaction as well as a cinema and hair salon.
En-suite rooms
All our rooms are designed as single ensuites, allowing residents to enjoy privacy and personal space. These rooms can be personalised with the resident's own decorations, and mementos to make them feel like a true home.
Garden rooms
The garden rooms provide a serene connection to the outdoors. With lush greenery and natural light, these spaces offer a place to unwind, meditate, or engage in various activities, such as gardening or simply enjoying the view of our beautiful gardens.
Hair salon
Taking good care of your appearance may seem like one of life’s little luxuries, but it can be so important to our well-being. Our hair and beauty salon is open to all our residents and offers a full range of treatments such as hair cuts, wash and blow dry, colours and perms.
Library
Our libraries are tranquil spaces where residents can indulge in their love for reading, research, or simply relax with a good book. The well-stocked collection ensures that there's something for everyone, from classics to contemporary
Bistro
Our on-site bistro is a welcoming place for residents to socialise with family, friends and fellow residents. Freshly baked goods are available throughout the day to tempt whilst relaxing in our comfortable seating.
Cinema
The cinema facility at Oyster Care Homes offers an immersive movie-watching experience. Residents can enjoy a wide range of films in a cozy, theatre-style setting, complete with refreshments and top- notch audio-visual equipment.
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Get in touch with us
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Somer Valley House
Silver Street
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2UD Our What3Words location is:
sanded.sundial.remake - 01761 603165
- Somervalley@oystercarehomes.co.uk
At Somer Valley House, we offer residential, dementia and respite care at the highest quality. Our packages are tailored to best suit our residents needs.
Residential care
At Somer Valley House, we understand that transitioning to a care home can be a significant change, so we provide a warm, welcoming environment that promotes peace of mind. Our round-the-clock team offer attentive assistance, ensuring safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. We offer regular wellness checks, personalised care plans and encourage open communication with families to keep everyone involved. Our holistic approach provides an extra level of support, ensuring residents and their loved ones have peace of mind at all times.
Dementia care
At Somer Valley House we have a deep understanding and commitment to supporting residents with cognitive challenges. Our team provide compassionate, person-centered care. We create a secure and stimulating environment, incorporating memory-enhancing activities and routines. Individualised care plans cater to unique needs, ensuring comfort and dignity. We prioritise safety and emotional well-being, implementing strategies to manage behavioural changes with patience and empathy. Our home offers a supportive and nurturing atmosphere where we are able to improve the quality of life for residents living with dementia while offering peace of mind to their families.
Respite care
At Somer Valley House, we offer much-needed relief and support to both caregivers and their loved ones. We welcome all individuals joining us for respite care with love and support. They will experience the same high standards of support and attention as all of our residents. Our dedicated and compassionate staff are trained to meet their unique needs before arrival. Whether a short-term stay or a planned respite period, we create a warm and welcoming environment where individual feel secure and cared for.
Dining options to suit everyone
Indulge in a culinary experience at Somer Valley House, where our dining service is a testament to warmth and well-being. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the diverse array of home-cooked, nutritious meals crafted with care and precision.
Embracing a variety of dietary needs, our menu caters to every palate, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all residents. From delectable comfort foods to gourmet selections, our chefs ensure they use quality ingredients, creating meals that nourish. Our dining experience is a celebration of health, community, and the joy of good food.
Activities and wellbeing
Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of tailored lifestyle activities at designed to align with the diverse needs and interests of our residents. From invigorating fitness classes to engaging cultural outings, our programs cater to a spectrum of preferences.
Crafted with a keen understanding of individual tastes, our activities foster a sense of community and fulfilment. Whether it’s stimulating intellectual discussion, serene gardening session, or a social event that spark joy, we ensures that every resident finds moments of joy and connection in activities personalised to enhance their unique lifestyle.
Lauren Dinham
General Manager
Lauren Dinham
General Manager
Lauren knew she wanted to work with the elderly ever since leaving school, this was due to an extremely close relationship with her Nan and looking after her towards the end of her life.
She obtained GCSE and A-Level Health and social care and started as a care assistant as soon as she could and never looked back!
Beginning her journey in a nursing home for people with sensory loss and other physical disability and mental health conditions, learning sign language and all of the care basics! She progressed to senior there before moving to another home to become senior/team lead for residential and then dementia care.
She was offered an opportunity to become a deputy manager and completed necessary qualification to do so. Later becoming a dementia care manager, before finding Oyster!
Emma Curtain
Front of House
Emma Curtain
Front of House
Emma takes pride in being kind, patient, friendly and understanding. She is passionate about doing the absolute best for our residents, their families and the entire Somer Valley and Oyster Care home teams.
She has a fun and cheerful personality and love to meet our residents, hearing about their stories and interests and making them feel that Somer Valley House is a home away from home by always providing a welcoming and friendly presence.
As a lifelong resident of Midsomer Norton, she is absolutely thrilled to be part of the Somer Valley house adventure from the very beginning and has excitedly watched the progress of the building ever week since the beginning of the year.
Rhona Sievewright
Care Manager
Rhona Sievewright
Care Manager
Rhona has always been someone who helps others, especially being a military wife abroad, supporting families while their loved ones were away on active duty.
Once back in the UK she was offered a carer role. She has worked for some amazing empowering people who bought out the best in her. She has been both a carer and a General Manager achieving level 5 in leadership and management. A kind, open and quirky person.
Sharon Selway
Head of Housekeeping
Sharon Selway
Head of Housekeeping
Sharon has lived locally all her life, and is thrilled to be part of the exciting new venture at Somer Valley House. Happily married for 25 years and a proud parent to four wonderful children. As the Housekeeping Team Lead gives Sharon the opportunity to support and guide her team members. With exceptional housekeeping skills, she considers it a privilege to help maintain such a beautiful home, ensuring it is always kept in pristine condition.
Nick Bowden
Head Chef
Nick Bowden
Head Chef
Nick began his chef career in the care sector, and after gaining experience in restaurants, hotels, and as a self-employed chef, he is excited to return to my passion for care. Nick has recently moved back from France, where he lived and worked for six years. While he loved his time in the mountains, skiing or hiking almost every day, he missed the West Country.
While having a deep appreciation for French cuisine, having honed his skills there, he also has a passion for hearty British and European dishes.
Bruce Headford
Head of Maintenance
Bruce Headford
Head of Maintenance
Born and raised in Somerset, Bruce began his career in horticulture after training at Radstock Tech and Cannington College. Working as a plantsman and landscaper at a local nursery before becoming the Head of Maintenance and Gardener at a 54-bed hotel.
In the mid-1980s, his career took a different direction when he decided to pursue a career as an HGV driver. Spending 30 years driving across the UK, Europe, and Africa, before a health scare in 2020 led me back to my roots in gardening and maintenance at a care home in Bath.
He lives locally with his partner, Vicky, and can often be found pottering in the garden at home or entertaining his six grandchildren. He is a National Trust members and love spending time exploring the local sites on leisurely strolls.