East Court
Doctors Hill, Wookey, Wells, BA5 1AR
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 6 July 2023
Last inspected 31 May 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 6 Jul 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Weston General Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Wells City Practice
1.6 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
1.6 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
4.7 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Somerset (2025–26)
£805
per week, residential
£832
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
22.6% of people in Somerset are aged 65 or over
47.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Orchard Vale Trust Limited
4
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.