Welcome to The Homestead, a boutique care home rated as one of the Top 20 in South West England by carehome.co.uk 2025 & 2020. With only 22 rooms, ample communal space, and beautiful gardens, The Homestead provides personalised care in a close-knit community that feels like family.
Every staff member is dedicated to treating residents as they would their own loved ones, ensuring each individual feels cherished and respected. The intimate...
Welcome to The Homestead, a boutique care home rated as one of the Top 20 in South West England by carehome.co.uk 2025 & 2020. With only 22 rooms, ample communal space, and beautiful gardens, The Homestead provides personalised care in a close-knit community that feels like family.
Every staff member is dedicated to treating residents as they would their own loved ones, ensuring each individual feels cherished and respected. The intimate size of The Homestead allows for a focus on the well-being and happiness of each resident, with personalised care plans tailored to meet unique needs and preferences.
Residents enjoy a variety of activities, menus, and lifestyle options, giving them plenty of reasons to engage and explore. On quieter days, they can relax in their rooms, order a drink from the bar, and rely on carers for personal needs.
The Homestead offers both day care and permanent stays, providing a caring, family-like atmosphere that truly feels like home.
The home is proud to be a winner of the Top 20 Mid-Sized Care Home Groups, 2024 and 2025.
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The Homestead has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Homestead has 57 reviews.
Fantastic staff. Lovely environment. Dad's really happy!!!
Fantastic staff. Lovely environment. Dad's really happy!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that your dad is so happy at The Homestead. It's lovely to know that you've had such a positive experience with our team and the home. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and will be shared with all of the staff, who work...
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that your dad is so happy at The Homestead. It's lovely to know that you've had such a positive experience with our team and the home. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and will be shared with all of the staff, who work hard to provide a welcoming environment and excellent care every day.
Thank you for trusting us with your dad's care. It is a privilege to support him.
The environment at The Homestead is inviting and warm. The rooms are light and homely. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, nothing ever seems too much. There's a good choice of activies to join in with and the food is always nice. I'm very happy we chose The Homestead for my mum.
The environment at The Homestead is inviting and warm. The rooms are light and homely. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, nothing ever seems too much. There's a good choice of activies to join in with and the food is always nice. I'm very happy we chose The Homestead for my mum.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
We're delighted to hear that you and your mum have had such a positive experience at The Homestead. It means a great deal to know that you find the home warm and welcoming, and that our team has made such a positive impression....
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
We're delighted to hear that you and your mum have had such a positive experience at The Homestead. It means a great deal to know that you find the home warm and welcoming, and that our team has made such a positive impression. We work hard to create a friendly, homely environment where residents can enjoy meaningful activities, good food, and compassionate care.
Thank you for trusting us with your mum's care. It is a privilege to be part of her journey, and we're so pleased that you chose The Homestead.
My mum has been at The Homestead for nearly 3 years and we are very happy with her care. Clare and her team have made such a difference to her life. As I live far away it gives me enormous peace of mind. Any questions or issues are taken care of with minimum fuss. The staff are so good with my Mum...
My mum has been at The Homestead for nearly 3 years and we are very happy with her care. Clare and her team have made such a difference to her life. As I live far away it gives me enormous peace of mind. Any questions or issues are taken care of with minimum fuss. The staff are so good with my Mum and know how to get her involved with the activities and also respect her needs to sometimes be left to have time in her room. A wonderful home that Im so happy she is in.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a heartfelt review.
We're delighted to hear that your mum has been happy at The Homestead over the past three years. It means so much to know that Clare and the team have made such a positive difference to her life and have given you peace of...
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a heartfelt review.
We're delighted to hear that your mum has been happy at The Homestead over the past three years. It means so much to know that Clare and the team have made such a positive difference to her life and have given you peace of mind, especially with you living further away.
Our team takes great pride in getting to know each resident as an individual, supporting them to enjoy activities they love while also respecting their need for quiet time and independence. It's wonderful to hear that this personalised approach has made such a positive impact for your mum.
Thank you for your trust and kind words. It is a privilege to care for your mum, and we look forward to continuing to support her and your family.
My father had a fall and broke his femur. At his age (92) he had to stay in hospital for a month and then go to a local home for 2 weeks. We genuinely couldn't believe the difference in the quality of the home, it was so poor and basic compared to The Homestead. We were pleased beyond words when...
My father had a fall and broke his femur. At his age (92) he had to stay in hospital for a month and then go to a local home for 2 weeks. We genuinely couldn't believe the difference in the quality of the home, it was so poor and basic compared to The Homestead. We were pleased beyond words when dad could return to his lovely room at The Homestead and finally begin his recovery.
We're so sorry to hear about your father's fall and hope he is continuing to make a good recovery. We were delighted to welcome him back to The Homestead and are so pleased that returning to familiar surroundings, his own room and the...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.Thank you for your continued trust in us. We wish your father all the very best as he continues his recovery.
I was staying at the home to care for husband, who unfortunately died. I would like the rest of my life at The Homestead, it was really caring and like being at home - or even better - at my age.
I was staying at the home to care for husband, who unfortunately died. I would like the rest of my life at The Homestead, it was really caring and like being at home - or even better - at my age.
It means so much to hear that The Homestead felt like home - or even better...
Thank you for your lovely words and for taking the time to share your experience. We are deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and feel privileged to have been able to support both of you during such an important time.Thank you again for your kind feedback. It is a privilege to have you as part of The Homestead family, and we look forward to continuing to provide a place where you feel comfortable, supported and at home
There is a problem with the noise of the call bells, especially if I want my door open.
There is a problem with the noise of the call bells, especially if I want my door open.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about Homestead.
We are so pleased to hear that Homestead feels like a real home from home for you. Creating a warm, happy and welcoming environment is exactly what we strive for, so it's wonderful to know that our team's kindness and the...
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We are so pleased to hear that Homestead feels like a real home from home for you. Creating a warm, happy and welcoming environment is exactly what we strive for, so it's wonderful to know that our team's kindness and the opportunities for residents to socialise and enjoy activities have made such a positive impression.
We also appreciate you highlighting the issue with the call bells. Feedback like yours is invaluable, and we understand how the noise can be disruptive, particularly when you would like to keep your door open, and we have installed silent call bells now.
Thank you again for your kind words and for helping us continue to improve the experience for everyone at Homestead.
Very clean, friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Staff are very friendly, informative & helpful.
Very clean, friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Staff are very friendly, informative & helpful.
We are delighted to hear that you found our home to be clean, friendly and welcoming. Creating a warm, homely environment where residents, families and visitors feel comfortable is something we are very passionate...
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Homestead.We will be sure to share your feedback with the whole team, who will be delighted to know their hard work has been recognised. Thank you once again for your kind words and support.
Everyone very helpful and friendly. Lovely activities and varied ones. Very good varied food.
Everyone very helpful and friendly. Lovely activities and varied ones. Very good varied food.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're really pleased to hear that you found everyone helpful and friendly, and that you enjoyed the range of activities and the varied food on offer. Your comments mean a lot to our team and help reassure us that we're getting the important things right.
Having my parents as residents at The Homestead for the last 10 years (almost), my step dad tells me I found gold when I brought them here. The care has always been first class and since losing my mum, my step dad has continued to be so happy living here. We know that any health issues are picked...
Having my parents as residents at The Homestead for the last 10 years (almost), my step dad tells me I found gold when I brought them here. The care has always been first class and since losing my mum, my step dad has continued to be so happy living here. We know that any health issues are picked up immediately and professionals brought in to do checks. Staff are so friendly and clearly enjoy their work, We were lucky to find The Homestead.
Were truly honoured that The Homestead has been home to your parents for almost ten years, and it means a great deal to hear how happy your step dad continues to be living here. Your comment about finding gold is incredibly touching and will...
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt feedback.Thank you again for your trust over the years and for taking the time to share your experience with us.
I have lived here for 2 years and I have loved every day. I mostly enjoy the food and activities. The care staff are amazing.
I have lived here for 2 years and I have loved every day. I mostly enjoy the food and activities. The care staff are amazing.
We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed living here for the past two years and that you've loved every day. It's wonderful to know that the food, activities, and especially the care staff have made such a positive difference to your...
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback.Thank you again.
The Homestead has provided excellent care for Maureen throughout her stay. All staff are friendly, helpful and effective.
The Homestead has provided excellent care for Maureen throughout her stay. All staff are friendly, helpful and effective.
We're delighted to hear that Maureen received excellent care throughout her stay at The Homestead. It's lovely to know that the team were friendly, helpful, and effective in supporting her, as providing consistent, compassionate care is always our...
Thank you very much for your kind words.Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
The care and consideration shown to my nan is incredible. Great range of activities and the whole building is spotless. Food is varied.
The care and consideration shown to my nan is incredible. Great range of activities and the whole building is spotless. Food is varied.
I will be sure to share your comments with the team, as they work extremely hard and will really appreciate your kind words
My mum has received outstanding care at The Homestead for the last 18 months. The staff are very caring, competent, kind and friendly and are always smiling. The home is always clean and everyone seems happy. My mum's quality of life has improved hugely since she moved in. Thank you, it is a great...
My mum has received outstanding care at The Homestead for the last 18 months. The staff are very caring, competent, kind and friendly and are always smiling. The home is always clean and everyone seems happy. My mum's quality of life has improved hugely since she moved in. Thank you, it is a great comfort for Mum's family and friends to know that she is safe, happy and well looked after.
Your comments about our staff, the atmosphere in the home, and the care...
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your mum has received such outstanding care during her time at The Homestead and that her quality of life has improved since moving in.Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Extremely happy with the care, compassion and attention to the resident as an individual. Staff are always approachable and on hand to discuss any issues or queries that may arise and find a solution. Would recommend to anyone.
Extremely happy with the care, compassion and attention to the resident as an individual. Staff are always approachable and on hand to discuss any issues or queries that may arise and find a solution. Would recommend to anyone.
It's especially pleasing to know that our team are approachable and responsive when concerns or...
Thank you very much for your kind feedback and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that you are extremely happy with the care, compassion, and individual attention provided to your loved one.Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review and for your recommendation
This home could not be improved the staff are excellent and I am delighted to live here.
This home could not be improved the staff are excellent and I am delighted to live here.
Thank you for taking the time to share how you feel - it's truly appreciated.
I have lived here for one year, and I have been very happy. The staff are very helpful and caring. And the management also.
I have lived here for one year, and I have been very happy. The staff are very helpful and caring. And the management also.
Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and I will be sure to share them with the team, who will be very pleased to hear them. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review
My brother, aged 99, had been a resident at The Homestead for 1-and-a-half years. He enjoyed the companionship and care. The staff were willing to do anything possible to make his stay comfortable. His sister aged 96, also a resident, was able to be at his bedside holding his hand for hours at a...
My brother, aged 99, had been a resident at The Homestead for 1-and-a-half years. He enjoyed the companionship and care. The staff were willing to do anything possible to make his stay comfortable. His sister aged 96, also a resident, was able to be at his bedside holding his hand for hours at a time which seemed to comfort him. We are very grateful!
Thank you so much for sharing this touching review. We're honored to have cared for your brother and sister and are deeply moved to hear about the comfort they found in each other's presence during his time with us. Providing compassionate, personalised care is at the heart of what we do, and it...
Thank you so much for sharing this touching review. We're honored to have cared for your brother and sister and are deeply moved to hear about the comfort they found in each other's presence during his time with us. Providing compassionate, personalised care is at the heart of what we do, and it means so much to know your brother enjoyed his time with us and that our team could make a difference in his comfort and well-being. Your kind words and gratitude mean a great deal to us, and we are privileged to have been part of their journey. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Homestead is a lovely place to be. It is always warm and comfortable and calm and friendly. The staff are helpful and conscientious. They will make us a hot cuppa when I visit and are attentive yet respect everyone's need for time alone or chatting. There is plenty of space and lots of natural...
Homestead is a lovely place to be. It is always warm and comfortable and calm and friendly. The staff are helpful and conscientious. They will make us a hot cuppa when I visit and are attentive yet respect everyone's need for time alone or chatting. There is plenty of space and lots of natural light at Homestead so it feels nice to wander around. There are lots of activities available to get involved with.
Dear Lorraine, thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you find Homestead to be a welcoming and pleasant environment. Our team strives to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for all residents and visitors. It's wonderful to know that you feel attended to during your visits...
Dear Lorraine, thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you find Homestead to be a welcoming and pleasant environment. Our team strives to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for all residents and visitors. It's wonderful to know that you feel attended to during your visits and appreciate the balance between engagement and personal space. We take pride in offering a variety of activities to cater to different interests and we're glad you've noticed the abundance of natural light and spaciousness that adds to the overall ambiance. We look forward to continuing to provide a positive experience for you and all our residents.
I have found The Homestead to be a wonderful place. My mum originally came for two weeks respite care. The home was so friendly and caring. My mum is now a permanent resident in a safe and caring environment. Good food and lovely staff.
I have found The Homestead to be a wonderful place. My mum originally came for two weeks respite care. The home was so friendly and caring. My mum is now a permanent resident in a safe and caring environment. Good food and lovely staff.
Dear Sharon, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that your mum's initial respite care stay at The Homestead was a positive one and we're honoured that she has since become a permanent resident in our community. Creating a safe and caring environment for...
Dear Sharon, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that your mum's initial respite care stay at The Homestead was a positive one and we're honoured that she has since become a permanent resident in our community. Creating a safe and caring environment for our residents is our top priority and we're glad to hear that your mum has found comfort and support with us. Providing good food and having a dedicated and compassionate staff are fundamental to the experience we aim to offer at The Homestead. We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful for the opportunity to care for your mum. If there's anything we can do to further enhance her experience or support you and your family, please don't hesitate to let us know. Warm regards, Area Manager.
The Homestead Elderly Residential Care Home has made a remarkable difference in all our lives. She is visibly happier and generally has more joie de vivre since moving there, largely thanks to the friendly staff, and peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. All the residents seem content and it's evident...
The Homestead Elderly Residential Care Home has made a remarkable difference in all our lives. She is visibly happier and generally has more joie de vivre since moving there, largely thanks to the friendly staff, and peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. All the residents seem content and it's evident that the team genuinely cares about their well-being. What’s impressed me most is Homestead’s person-centred, individual but inclusive approach. They’ve welcomed both dogs and babies to visit, creating a vibrant and caring community for everyone to enjoy. Overall, it's a wonderful place where residents thrive in a supportive environment while staying close to family and little creatures that’ll offer a paw for biscuits.
Dear Jonah, thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at The Homestead. We're thrilled to hear that your loved one has experienced such a positive transformation since joining our community. Creating a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere where residents can thrive is at...
Dear Jonah, thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at The Homestead. We're thrilled to hear that your loved one has experienced such a positive transformation since joining our community. Creating a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere where residents can thrive is at the core of what we do and we're delighted that our staff's friendliness and the inclusive environment have contributed to your loved one's increased happiness and zest for life. We believe in a person-centred approach that respects the individuality of each resident while fostering a sense of inclusivity and community. Welcoming both dogs and babies to visit is just one way we strive to create a vibrant and caring environment where everyone feels valued and connected. Thank you again for your kind words and for entrusting us with the care of your loved one. We're committed to continuing to provide the highest quality of care and support for all our residents. Warm regards, Area Manager.
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Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 20 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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