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Care homes in Minehead

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There are 8 care homes in and around Minehead on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,282 a week, while Somerset usually pays £805. The largest is Eastleigh Care Homes - Minehead Limited, with 69 beds.

care homes
8
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
75%
typical residential fee
£1,282/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Somerset council pays
£805/wk

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Minehead

Care homes in Minehead (8)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 0.4 mi
CQC Good

12 beds

DementiaResidential
Fees on request
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Distance
Blenheim LodgeGood · Aug 2026On request3020.5 mi—0.5 mi
Dunster Lodge Residential HomeGood · Nov 2025On request1919.4 mi—1.2 mi
Eastleigh Care Homes - Minehead LimitedRequires improvement · Mar 2023On request6920.7 mi—0.6 mi
Glen LynGood · Feb 2020On request1220.3 mi—0.4 mi
The Dene Lodge - MineheadGood · Aug 2024On request3919.5 mi—1.0 mi
The Winsor Care HomeGood£1,2824020.3 mi—0.5 mi
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - MineheadGood · Sept 2022On request3020.2 mi—0.3 mi
Wyndham HouseRequires improvement · Jan 2025On request5020.5 mi—0.3 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Minehead in numbers

75% of Minehead’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Minehead costs about £1,282/week, while Somerset’s published usual rate is around £805/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £477/week (about £24,804/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed8
Rated Good or Outstanding6 of 8 (75%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,282
Somerset usual weekly rate (2025)£805
LargestEastleigh Care Homes - Minehead Limited (69 beds)
Most recently inspectedEastleigh Care Homes - Minehead Limited (February 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 4 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 1
Average house price, Somerset (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£281,571
Good6
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Minehead£1,282/wk
  • Nursing, Minehead£1,282/wk
  • Dementia, Minehead£1,282/wk
  • Somerset average£1,317/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Somerset usual rate£805/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Somerset. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Somerset's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Somerset

The average house price in Somerset is £281,571, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£281,571
Detached
£459,097
Semi-detached
£289,125
Terraced
£233,473
Flats & maisonettes
£135,680

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Minehead

Minehead is a long-established retirement destination on the Somerset coast, with a notably older population (25.4% aged 65+) and a solid spread of local amenities. Care provision is limited but well-rated, and the town offers a quieter seaside setting suited to those seeking a gentler pace with manageable access to services.

  • High Retirement Community
  • Well Served
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.
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 45% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 9 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Bristol Channel.

75 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime29
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Shoplifting7
  • Criminal damage & arson7
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Minehead

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Minehead Dementia Action

Aims:To support people living with dementia and those who care for them across our local community of Minehead. To provide friendly social activities, events, information and opportunities to…

0.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196795)

Minehead: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Boots (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Deprivation ranking
2–6 out of 10
Where the 7 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospitals near Minehead

Sources: NHS organisation data (ODS); English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

Is Minehead a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Minehead

Minehead works well for older people seeking a quiet coastal retirement with good bones — plentiful social spaces, green areas and a strong age-friendly culture. It suits those who value seaside peace over urban buzz and who have family or support nearby, because care-home choice is narrow and you'll want to plan ahead. The area's older demographic (well above the national average) underscores its appeal to retirees.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Local GPs and pharmacies are present, though hospital care requires travel to larger centres across Somerset.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is low, though the most common offences recorded include violent crime, burglary and anti-social behaviour — common across many UK towns and worth checking locally before deciding.
  • Family & connection: Minehead's quieter pace may suit you well if family or a support network is within visiting distance; if you rely on daily local care from relatives, ask whether they can easily reach the town.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees reflect regional affordability; check individual homes' rates against the national average to judge value for your budget.
  • Transport: The town is walkable for many daily tasks, though a car or reliable local buses will extend your reach to nearby towns and services.
  • Housing options: Care provision in Minehead is limited to one listed home; early enquiry and flexibility are essential if residential care becomes necessary.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Twelve parks and six allotments offer outdoor leisure; the seafront and wider coast provide walking and scenic space typical of Somerset's landscape.
  • Community: Forty-five restaurants and cafes plus eighteen pubs and bars create good social fabric; look into memory cafés and local clubs when you visit to judge the fit for your interests.
  • Climate: Somerset's coastal climate brings milder winters than inland UK, though rain and wind are typical of the south-west — dress warmly for seaside weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Only one care home is listed locally, so if residential care becomes needed, your options are constrained; plan this conversation early with family and any advisor.
  • Distance to specialist services: Hospital and emergency care require travel, which may matter if you develop complex health needs; check your GP's links to nearby centres.

Questions about care homes in Minehead

How many care homes are there in Minehead?

There are 8 care homes listed in and around Minehead on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Minehead cost?

Care homes in Minehead range from around £1,282 per week, with averages of £1,282 for residential, £1,282 for dementia, £1,282 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Minehead compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Minehead is about £1,282 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Minehead are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

6 of the 8 care homes in and around Minehead are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Minehead?

Homes in and around Minehead offer dementia (4), residential (4), nursing (2), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Minehead?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Minehead:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Minehead

Near Minehead

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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