Winscombe Hall
Nursing home in Winscombe, North Somerset
Operated by Ash Croft Care
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Winscombe Hall is a nursing and residential care home for older people and those living with dementia, located in Winscombe, North Somerset. The home provides 39 registered beds and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
The home is set in a Victorian country house within the Mendip hills and combines nursing and residential care provision. Residents have access to communal spaces and grounds within the rural setting.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 February 2023 · Last inspected 12 January 2023
Inspectors found that people at Winscombe Hall, a nursing home for up to 39 people including those living with dementia, seemed relaxed and comfortable, and received safe care from staff who knew them well. Care was described as respecting people's dignity and choices, with risks managed, medicines and infection control handled safely, and staffing levels and staff training judged appropriate. The report notes recent changes in management and staff, which people and relatives responded to positively.
- People and their relatives spoke positively about the service and the staff team
- Staff were trained, and risks to people's safety were assessed, monitored and managed
- Records were kept and shared so staff could meet people's support needs
- Governance and quality monitoring were effective, with audits and action plans checked for improvement
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
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
4 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 | — |
| 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 North Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £683 |
| 2025 | £748 |
What North Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Winscombe Hall is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 6 miles away. The local GP practice is WINSCOMBE SURGERY, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Winscombe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Congresbury Community Transport
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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…
Part of Ash Croft Care
Winscombe Hall is one of 7 homes run by Ash Croft Care 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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