Potter House
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103 Highfield Road
Yeovil
BA21 4RJ
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,500.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
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Meet The Manager
Callum Pearce is General Manager at Potter House.
Callum has dedicated 13 years to the care sector, starting his journey at the young age of 15 when he discovered his passion for the job. Over the years, he has managed two care homes, successfully turning one around in terms of its CQC rating. By the age of 22, Callum had progressed to Deputy Manager and, at 24, became a Registered Manager. He has led both a 23-bedded turnaround home and a 46-bedded home, gaining extensive experience in elderly and dementia care.Callum holds qualifications in health and social care at levels 2, 3, 5, and 6 and is currently completing a master’s degree in healthcare management. His passion for delivering high-quality care is evident in his leadership style, which focuses on empowering his team, being visible and approachable to staff, residents, and families, and upholding the belief that “the standards you walk by are the standards you accept.”
Potter House is a purpose-built care home in Yeovil, opening in March 2025.The home offers person-centred care within a carefully designed, homely environment. With the support of staff and a busy programme of activities, residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
At Oyster Care Homes, Everything is Included – One Simple Fee
Choosing a care home is a big decision, and we believe it should be as stress-free as possible. That’s why at Oyster Care Homes, we offer one inclusive fee.
Here’s what’s included:
Tailored Care – Personalised support that adapts to changing needs, ensuring comfort and security at all times.
A Place to Call Home – Spacious, beautifully designed en-suite rooms for privacy and relaxation.
Delicious, Chef-Prepared Meals – Nutritious and varied menus, catering to all dietary needs and personal preferences.
Vibrant Lifestyle & Activities – A packed calendar of events and entertainment, led by our dedicated lifestyle team.
Well-being Services – Regular visits from professional hairdressers and chiropodists to keep residents feeling their best.
Our all-inclusive approach gives peace of mind to residents and their families, allowing them to focus on what truly matters - quality time together
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Emergency Care, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Aids, Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe. |
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: Not Specified / None | ||
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Admission | The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
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We are on Facebook| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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From day-to-day relaxation to special occasions, our state-of-the-art amenities at Potter House ensure that our residents, friends, and families enjoy the quality of life they deserve. We offer quiet areas for restful activities, communal spaces for social interaction, a cinema, and a hair salon. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 19 Mar 2025 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Bistro, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Cinema, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Secure Garden, Vegetable Plot. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,500.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,500.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,500.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
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Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of tailored lifestyle activities at Potter House, all designed to align with our residents' diverse needs and interests. From invigorating fitness classes to engaging cultural outings, our programs cater to a wide range of individual preferences. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Pilates, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Pub, Shopping. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| We Welcome |
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| Dogs. |
103 Highfield Road
Yeovil
BA21 4RJ
Not yet rated.
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Catholic Church, Mosque. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Shops. |
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