Ivelhurst Nursing Home

27 Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3AD

01935426777

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

11 February 2021

Provider

Ivelhurst Nursing Home Limited

Beds

58 beds

About Ivelhurst Nursing Home

Ivelhurst Nursing Home is a nursing home in Somerset, providing personal and nursing care to adults under and over 65. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Ivelhurst Nursing Home provides personal and nursing care for up to 54 people aged both under and over 65, accommodating residents across two connected buildings. Each building contains single bedrooms and communal areas including living rooms and kitchenettes.

During the inspection, staff were observed wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including visors in certain areas, and residents appeared happy and comfortable in their presence. Residents had received their first COVID-19 vaccination. The inspection took place during a COVID-19 outbreak affecting one part of the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 March 2021

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 58 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA21 3AD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 3 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 February 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ivelhurst Nursing Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ivelhurst Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ivelhurst Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Ivelhurst Nursing Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees