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Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead
Care home in Minehead, Somerset
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead
Care home in Minehead, Somerset
Operated by The Leaders Of Worship And Preachers 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is a 30-bed care home in Minehead, Somerset. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 September 2022 · Last inspected 15 September 2022
Inspectors found that residents felt well cared for at this home, which follows a Christian ethos with optional morning devotions. Staff were described as knowing people well, supporting their routines and choices, and assessing and meeting nutritional and health needs. Activities are being expanded again after the pandemic, and the registered manager was described as highly visible.
- Residents said staff supported their own routines, lifestyles and choices, in the least restrictive way possible
- Care plans gave staff clear guidance, and nutritional needs were assessed and met, with residents content with food quality and choice
- Opportunities to follow faith and take part in activities were available, with activities being expanded
- The registered manager was visible in the home and sought residents' views
- Some staff said they would benefit from higher-quality training to meet residents' increasing needs
- Some staff had not completed up-to-date training in subjects the provider requires
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Ambulance station about 400 m away
- Fire station about 500 m away
Straight-line distances. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
75 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 |
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Local health safety net
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 20.2 miles away. The local GP practice is MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Minehead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Minehead Dementia Action
Aims:To support people living with dementia and those who care for them across our local community of Minehead. To provide friendly social activities, events, information and opportunities to…
Part of The Leaders Of Worship And Preachers Homes
Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead is one of 3 homes run by The Leaders Of Worship And Preachers Homes 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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