Methodist Homes
Torrwood Care Centre
Nursing home in Wells, Somerset
Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)
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
Torrwood Care Centre is a residential and nursing home in Wells, Somerset, run by Methodist Homes. It provides residential care, nursing care, and specialist dementia care to up to 82 residents in a rural setting. The home is situated alongside retirement living apartments and other community facilities.
The Care Quality Commission rated Torrwood Good overall in 2021, with Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 2 September 2021 · Last inspected 17 August 2021
Inspectors found that people felt safe and well looked after in a relaxed, friendly home, where staff were seen to be warm, respectful and discreet in protecting people's dignity and independence. Risks were assessed, the environment was kept safe, and people were supported to make their own decisions where possible. The home's rating improved from requires improvement to good, and the provider was no longer in breach of regulations.
- Staff were described as warm, respectful and knowledgeable, and were seen to support people in a way that protected their privacy and independence.
- Risks to people were assessed and guidance was in place for staff, and accidents and incidents were reported with actions taken to reduce their recurrence.
- Staff were trained in safeguarding, knew how to raise concerns, and had been recruited safely. Nursing staff could also train in areas of interest.
- People were helped to stay in touch with family, including through video calls during the pandemic, and had a range of activities to join.
- The system for monitoring the repositioning of people at risk of pressure ulcers was not robust. Inspectors raised this during the inspection, and staff took immediate action.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
81 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 | — |
| Dementia 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 |
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Local health safety net
Torrwood Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 15.6 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLS HEALTH CENTRE, 1.9 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 MHA (Methodist Homes)
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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