The Towans Care Home
Care home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
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- 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.
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About
The Towans Care Home is a 28-bed care home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, providing 24-hour care for older residents. The home is situated in coastal grounds and offers both permanent and respite placements. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2017, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care; Safe care was rated as Requiring Improvement.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
107 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
The Towans Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 5.4 miles away. The local GP practice is SYMPHONY NORTH HEALTHCARE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Burnham-on-Sea
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…
The Brains
The Brains support people living with dementia, their carers and older people through cognitive stimulation, brain-health workshops, carer support, social activities and community events. Services…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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