Elliscombe House Care Home
CQC Good
Elliscombe House is a care home in a restored Edwardian house near Wincanton, Somerset, offering residential, nursing, respite and end-of-life care for up to…
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Care homes offering respite care in Wincanton
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Wincanton on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,500 a week, while Somerset usually pays £805. The largest is Elliscombe House Care Home, with 35 beds.
Average residential fee in Wincanton: £1,500/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Wincanton
| 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 | £1,500 |
| Somerset usual weekly rate (2025) | £805 |
| Largest | Elliscombe House Care Home (35 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Wincanton
High Retirement CommunityLow Recorded Crime
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.
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 94% of similar areas
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — 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, March 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Wincanton is about £1,500/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 Wincanton
The average residential care home in Wincanton costs about £1,500/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 £695/week (≈ £36,140/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Wincanton
£1,500/wk
Somerset usual rate
£805/wk
Likely top-up gap
£695/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 Wincanton on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Wincanton
Residential (avg)
£1,500/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,500/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,500/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 Wincanton
Residential care homes
1 in WincantonNursing homes
1 in WincantonDementia care homes
1 in WincantonRespite care
1 in WincantonSafety
2 crimes reported in March 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Other theft1
- Anti-social behaviour1
Is Wincanton a good retirement location?
Wincanton is a rural South West England town where nearly a quarter of residents are over 65, making it an established retirement area. It is genuinely quiet and safe, with close-knit community ties, but offers fewer day-to-day amenities and social venues than larger towns. It suits people who value peace, affordability, and the support of a smaller community over convenience and variety.
Health & support
- Medical access: You will need to establish which GP surgeries serve the town and their distance from potential homes; the nearest hospital will likely be several miles away, so transport planning matters.
- Safety: Recorded crime is very low: only 2 offences in the most recent reporting month, chiefly other theft and anti-social behaviour.
- Family & connection: Consider how close your own family network is to Wincanton; a very small town means you'll rely heavily on whoever visits or lives nearby.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Local weekly care fees will be set by individual homes; compare these against the national average to judge affordability for your circumstances.
- Transport: Wincanton is rural, so access to buses or rail links to nearby cities will shape how easy it is to leave town without a car; check local transport maps carefully.
- Housing options: Provision is limited to a small number of care homes in the immediate area; choice may be narrower than in larger towns.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Somerset countryside is nearby, but in-town venues are sparse — there is one pub or bar recorded locally, so organised social activities and clubs may be thin on the ground.
- Community: The high over-65 share suggests a strong older-adult community; weigh whether this tight, familiar setting appeals to you or feels isolating.
- Climate: South West England is milder and wetter than most of the UK; winters are generally gentler, though rainfall is higher.
Things to weigh up
- Limited local amenities: Only one pub or bar is recorded, and social venues are scarce, so daily social life will depend on what care homes or community groups themselves offer.
- Isolation without good family ties: A very small town with few visitors or passing trade means loneliness can set in quickly if your own family support network is distant.
- Transport dependency: Rural location and sparse public links may make trips to larger towns difficult without your own car or arranged transport.
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Wincanton?
AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Wincanton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Wincanton 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 Wincanton?
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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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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