Independent Care Home
Elliscombe House Care Home
Nursing home in South Somerset, 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
Elliscombe House Care Home is an independent care home situated in south-east Somerset near Wincanton, within reach of the Dorset and Wiltshire borders. The home is registered for 35 beds and provides residential, nursing and respite care, along with specialist support for dementia. Staff have additional training in dementia care, palliative care and end-of-life care, enabling the home to support residents whose needs may increase over time.
Elliscombe House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The home operates 24 hours and accepts both short-term and longer-term admissions for adults aged 60 and over.
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Activities
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,500 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Somerset usually pays £805 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £695 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £912 |
| 2025 | — | £805 |
| 2026 | £1,500 | — |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Elliscombe House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 10.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE, 1.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Somerset
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Community Transport South West Ltd
To meet un-served social needs in South Somerset, Mendip and Sedgemoor by providing high quality support to voluntary and community sector organisations and, where appropriate, through direct…
Yeovil Day Centre and Community Meals Service
To provide social day care to the elderly and infirm within Yeovil through the provision of hot meals and social activities.
Geranium Trust
Geranium Trust offers friendship & support to less fortunate & disadvantaged members of society including the elderly, people with Special Educational Needs & those living with loneliness &…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01963 400268 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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