Elroi Manor
Care home in Wincanton, 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
Elroi Manor is a 33-bed care home in Wincanton, Somerset. The home provides care for older people and was rated "Requires Improvement" by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. The CQC inspection found the home Caring and Responsive, though identified concerns in the Safe, Effective and Well-led key questions.
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What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 14 April 2023 · Last inspected 15 February 2023
Inspectors visited Elroi Manor in February 2023 and found that people and their relatives felt safe with the care they received, and that most were satisfied with the service. Staff said they felt supported, though not all had training in line with national standards. Medicines were handled safely overall, with some minor issues, and infection prevention and control measures were followed.
- People and their relatives said they felt safe with the care and support provided
- Staff followed infection prevention and control measures
- Recruitment checks were in place to make sure staff were safe to work with vulnerable adults
- Staff had safeguarding training and understood their duty to report concerns
- Fire safety shortfalls were found
- Risks to people were not always managed safely, and some risk assessments needed improvement
- Mental Capacity assessments and decision-making practice did not consistently support people's choice and control
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.
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (March 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
Elroi Manor is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 11.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wincanton
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 &…
Showing groups across South Somerset.
More care homes near Wincanton
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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