Ambleside Nursing Home
Nursing home in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ambleside Nursing Home is a 20-bed nursing home in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. The home provides nursing care with a focus on person-centred support, working with residents and families to tailor care to individual needs. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home is situated close to Weston-Super-Mare town centre and train station, with access via several bus routes, making it accessible for visiting relatives and friends. Ambleside provides specialist care for residents living with dementia, designed to support people across different stages of the condition.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 October 2022 · Last inspected 6 April 2022
Inspectors found that care plans and risk assessments were in place and that there were enough staff to meet people's needs, with medicines handled safely. People were described as being supported by staff who knew them well, and their dignity and privacy were respected. Staff reported feeling motivated, and the report describes a well-led home with an open, positive working culture.
- Care plans set out people's assessed needs and how staff should meet them, and risks were assessed with guidance on reducing them.
- Staff are trained, receive regular supervision and appraisal, and understand the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
- Recruitment practices were robust, medicines were managed safely, and systems were in place to protect people from abuse.
- People, relatives and staff described the home as well managed, and the report notes the registered manager's visible leadership.
- A staff member was seen not wearing a face mask correctly on more than one occasion, despite the home's infection control policies.
- One person's care plan was not available at the visit, although it was shared before the inspection ended. Inspectors recommended improving how care records are kept available.
- Some steps had been taken to make the physical environment safe, and inspectors recommended improvements to activities and to gathering feedback from people who use the service.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
535 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what North Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £683 |
| 2025 | £748 |
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Local health safety net
Ambleside Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is PIER HEALTH GROUP LTD, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Weston-Super-Mare
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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