Holywell Nursing Home
Care home in Highbridge, 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
Holywell Nursing Home is a small independent care home in Highbridge, Somerset, with 30 registered beds. The home describes its accommodation as modern and comfortable. Its team includes qualified nurses, and care is tailored to each resident's individual needs.
Residents are encouraged to bring their own mementos and furniture, so that their rooms feel familiar and personal. The home's approach centres on patience, understanding and close attention to detail.
The Care Quality Commission rated Holywell Nursing Home Good overall in its report published in 2026. It also received a Good rating for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
12 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 | — |
- 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
Holywell Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 4.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BRENT AREA MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Highbridge
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Vision North Somerset
Advice to help reduce poverty for individuals; Support Service at local hospital; Befrienders to reduce social isolation; Clubs to provide peer support; Home visitors to help with correspondence…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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