Ambleside Nursing Home
Nursing home in Weston-Super-Mare, North 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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
About
Ambleside Nursing Home is a 20-bed nursing home in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. The home provides nursing care with a focus on person-centred support, working with residents and families to tailor care to individual needs. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home is situated close to Weston-Super-Mare town centre and train station, with access via several bus routes, making it accessible for visiting relatives and friends. Ambleside provides specialist care for residents living with dementia, designed to support people across different stages of the condition.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
535 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What North Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ambleside Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is PIER HEALTH GROUP LTD, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Weston-Super-Mare
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Vision North Somerset
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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