St Cecilia Care Home in Shepton Mallet has been awarded the highest possible score by carehome.co.uk.

The platform attracts over 15 million visits yearly, showcasing nearly 17,000 listings and is a leading authority in care home ratings in the UK.

The award is a testament to the home's commitment to exceptional care, underscored by glowing testimonials received from families of residents.

Tracy Woolfrey, manager of St Cecilia, expressed her delight: "Before reviews appear on carehome.co.uk they are all read by a dedicated team, and independent checks are carried out to verify authenticity.

"We are absolutely thrilled that the families of our residents have been prepared to take the time to write and submit such lovely reviews for our home.

"To be awarded an overall 10 - the top mark - for the service we provide is incredibly gratifying.

"It makes all our hard work worthwhile.

"And no-one is better placed to judge our service than the loved ones of those we support, so this really means a lot.

"We are very grateful to everyone who has contributed."

St Cecilia Care Home, which is operated by the Whit Care Group, specialises in residential care for up to 17 people with dementia.