The Winsor Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the picturesque town of Minehead in Somerset, just a stone's throw away from the beach, you'll find The Winsor Nursing Home. This charming Victorian…
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Care homes offering respite care in Minehead
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Minehead on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,282 a week, while Somerset usually pays £805. The largest is The Winsor Care Home, with 40 beds.
Average residential fee in Minehead: £1,282/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Minehead
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,282 |
| Somerset usual weekly rate (2025) | £805 |
| Largest | The Winsor Care Home (40 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Minehead
High Retirement CommunityWell 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, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyB
Good — safer than 56% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Somerset data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Minehead is about £1,282/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Minehead
The average residential care home in Minehead costs about £1,282/week, while Somerset’s published usual rate is around £805/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £477/week (≈ £24,804/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Minehead
£1,282/wk
Somerset usual rate
£805/wk
Likely top-up gap
£477/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Somerset’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Minehead on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Minehead
Residential (avg)
£1,282/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,282/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,282/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Minehead
Residential care homes
1 in MineheadNursing homes
1 in MineheadDementia care homes
1 in MineheadRespite care
1 in MineheadFlood riskFlood warning area nearby
Minehead is near 9 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 4 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the Bristol Channel, Doniford Stream, Hawkcombe Stream, Horner Water and 8 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Is Minehead a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Minehead?
AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Minehead, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Minehead rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Minehead?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
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