Avon Care Homes
The Wells Nursing Home
Nursing home in Wells, Somerset
Operated by Welford Healthcare
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.
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About
The Wells Nursing Home is a 40-bed care home in Henton, Wells, Somerset, run by Avon Care Homes. It provides nursing and residential care for older people, and for adults with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. Qualified nurses and care staff work under the leadership of a home manager, and staff are selected for their kindness as well as their clinical skills. The home aims for a relaxed, homely atmosphere, with staff on duty around the clock. Doctors, opticians, dentists and chiropodists visit regularly, and hairdressing, reflexology and other therapies are arranged where needed.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall, in a report published in 2025. Its key-question grades are Good for effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for safe care and well-led management.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
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
81 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 Wells Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 13.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLS HEALTH CENTRE, 3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wells
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Wells Dementia Action Alliance
Wells Dementia Action Alliance (WDAA) draws together organisations and professionals that are supporting people living with Dementia, and their Carers, with the aim of enabling people to live…
Part of Welford Healthcare
The Wells Nursing Home is one of 57 homes run by Welford Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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