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Drakes Place
Taunton Road, Wellington, TA21 8TD — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Drakes Place was rated
Rating published 03/04/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 26 bedsRegistered capacity
- SomersetCouncil for care funding
- 01823 662347Care home's own number
- VoyageOperator
- 30th June 2014Registered since
- Voyage 1 LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Drakes Place
Drakes Place is a Care Home in Wellington, Somerset, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Drakes Place was registered with the Care Quality Commission in June 2014. It is run by Voyage 1 Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02215899). Voyage 1 Limited runs 245 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Drakes Place been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Drakes Place "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2025.
What types of care does Drakes Place provide?
Drakes Place provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Drakes Place have?
Drakes Place is registered for 26 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Drakes Place?
Drakes Place is run by Voyage 1 Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02215899). The provider runs 245 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Drakes Place registered with CQC?
Drakes Place has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since June 2014. Its provider, Voyage 1 Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Drakes Place care for?
CQC registers Drakes Place to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Drakes Place provide nursing care?
No. Drakes Place is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Drakes Place?
Drakes Place is in the Somerset council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Drakes Place?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Wellington, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.