Eleighwater House
Care home in Chard, Somerset
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Eleighwater House is a small residential care home for older adults in the countryside near Chard, South Somerset. It has eight registered beds and is run by its owners, George and Tabitha Twidale, who aim to treat residents as part of their own family. Tabitha is the registered manager and has more than 30 years' experience in the care sector, with qualifications that include dementia awareness and end-of-life care.
Each resident has their own bedroom with en-suite facilities. The home has communal lounges, a dining area and quieter spaces for rest and company. George cooks many of the meals and takes account of individual dietary needs. Music sessions are held for residents regularly.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2024 report, and gave Good ratings for all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2024
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
Eleighwater House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 11 miles away. The local GP practice is ARIEL HEALTHCARE, 1.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chard
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Showing groups across South Somerset.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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