England

Winscombe HallNorth Somerset

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Rated:GoodNursing

Winscombe Hall

Winscombe Hall Care Centre, Winscombe Hill, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1DH

01934843553

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 January 2023

Provider

Cedars Care (Winscombe Hall) Limited

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 7 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 1 is lower.

2 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJan 2015
Requires ImprovementJun 2016
Requires ImprovementJan 2017
InadequateNov 2017
GoodJun 2018
GoodFeb 2023

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 6 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Cedars Care (Winscombe Hall) Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Winscombe Hall

Winscombe Hall is a nursing home in North Somerset, providing nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Winscombe Hall is a nursing home providing personal and nursing care to up to 39 people, with 29 residents at the time of inspection. The service supports older people and those living with dementia, housed in two wings within a large listed building in a rural area. The Stables wing specialises in dementia care.

People appeared relaxed and comfortable at the home and received safe care from staff who knew them well. Information was recorded and shared appropriately, enabling staff to provide the support residents required.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenSecure GardenDining RoomCommunal LoungeActivities ProgrammeHairdresserChapelParkingWheelchair AccessibleLiftPhysiotherapy

Practical details from the provider

Residents have access to landscaped gardens and woodland, and can personalise their rooms with small belongings and photographs.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS25 1DH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 15 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 January 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 21 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 21 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 21 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Winscombe Hall'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 Winscombe Hall, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Winscombe Hall, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Winscombe Hall'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