Chelston Park Nursing and Residential Home - Chelston Gardens Dementia Nursing Home
Nursing home in Wellington, Somerset
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- 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.
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About
Chelston Park Nursing and Residential Home is a 86-bed nursing home in Wellington, Somerset, near the Devon and Somerset border. The home provides nursing care and dementia support for older people, accepting both long-term residents and those requiring short-term stays for convalescence and respite care. The home is situated on the outskirts of Wellington, within easy reach of Taunton and junction 25 of the M5.
Chelston Park was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2017. It received Outstanding grades for Caring and Well-led, and Good ratings for Safe, Effective and Responsive.
Care provided
Specialist care
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
78 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| 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 Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £805 |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Chelston Park Nursing and Residential Home - Chelston Gardens Dementia Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wellington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Wellington Stroke Club
Provide services to members with post strokes. Social activities, meetings. outings,physiotherapy, speach therapy, advice and companionship.
Blackdown Support Group
The Blackdown Hills is a very rural area on the Devon/Somerset border with poor transport links. We aim to connect people to their communities, alleviate isolation and improve health and…
Age UK Somerset
The objects of the charity promote the well-being of older people within the area of the administrative county of Somerset and the unitary authority area of North Somerset.The charity has the…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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