Welford Healthcare
Eastleigh Care Homes - Minehead Limited
Nursing home in Minehead, Somerset
Operated by Welford Healthcare
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).
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About
Eastleigh Care Homes - Minehead Limited is a 69-bed nursing and residential care home in Minehead, Somerset, operated by Welford Healthcare. It provides nursing, residential and dementia care for older people, including those with specialist dementia support needs.
The home was rated as Requiring Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with the 2023 report finding it Safe and Caring, though Effective and Well-led practices require development. Responsive care was rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 9 March 2023 · Last inspected 1 February 2023
Inspectors found that people felt safe at the home, which was caring for 64 people, and they saw pleasant, kind interactions between residents and staff. Medicines were generally managed safely, though some supply problems were being worked on with the pharmacy and GP surgery. Staffing was judged adequate, and the provider's own monitoring was identifying areas for change.
- People said they felt safe with the staff who supported them, and inspectors observed friendly, kind interactions throughout the visit.
- Medicines were generally managed safely, and people received them in the way prescribed for them.
- Staffing numbers were adequate and staff had been recruited safely, and the provider's monitoring identified shortfalls and planned improvements.
- Pre-admission needs assessments were not comprehensive enough, and the report recommends that the provider review its pre-admission process.
- The dining experience and environment for people living with dementia need improvement to better promote dignity and independence.
- Specialist needs were not always met because professionals and staff had not worked in partnership, and some people's social needs were not always met.
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
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).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
75 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
Eastleigh Care Homes - Minehead Limited is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 20.7 miles away. The local GP practice is MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Minehead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Part of Welford Healthcare
Eastleigh Care Homes - Minehead Limited is one of 57 homes run by Welford Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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