Independent Care Home
Elliscombe House Care Home
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.
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
About
Elliscombe House is a care home in Higher Holton, near Wincanton in Somerset, set in an elegant Edwardian house built in 1901 and lovingly restored. It provides residential, nursing, respite, palliative and end-of-life care, including nursing care for people living with dementia, for up to 35 residents.
En-suite bedrooms have garden access, and residents can enjoy individual garden plots, private conservatories, a spa bathroom and a hair and therapy room, alongside fine dining and a full wellbeing programme. The home describes itself as combining the comforts of home with the luxuries of a boutique hotel, with staff specially trained in dementia, palliative and end-of-life care.
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What's in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- 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)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 Southmead Hospital, 31.5 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.
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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 September 2026.
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