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Glen Lyn
Residential care home in Minehead, Somerset
Glen Lyn
Residential care home in Minehead, 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Glen Lyn is a 12-bed residential and dementia care home in Minehead, West Somerset, and has been providing care in the area for over 30 years. The home is run by owners Stephen and Melanie Reaney, who have more than 26 years' experience running care homes for older people. It has an in-house Alzheimer's Society trainer and has signed up to the Dementia Pledge. Staff aim to maintain or improve residents' existing abilities for as long as possible, encouraging and supporting them day to day.
Activities include gentle exercise, cooking, gardening, music and reminiscence therapy, and outings are arranged according to residents' preferences. The home is within easy walking distance of Blenheim Gardens, the seafront and the West Somerset Railway, and a short drive from Exmoor, Dunster and Porlock. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2020 report, and graded it Good under all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 February 2020 · Last inspected 4 February 2020
Inspectors found that residents at this older-persons home received good everyday care, with a stable team and trusting relationships between staff and people living there. The home was described as well maintained, clean and fresh, and staff were said to be skilled, to support healthcare needs, and to respect choice, privacy and independence. Activities, family visits and a registered manager seen as open and approachable were also noted.
- Stable staff team and trusting relationships that help people feel valued
- Well-maintained, clean home that supports infection control
- Staff with the skills and experience to meet people's needs, including healthcare monitoring and appointments
- Respect for choice, privacy and independence, with a range of activities and welcoming family contact
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
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 700 m away
- Fire station about 850 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
75 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £805 |
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Local health safety net
Glen Lyn is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 20.3 miles away. The local GP practice is MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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