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Care Provided by The Elms
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Certain services are separately charged for and we ask residents to maintain a 'petty cash' balance in order to pay for them. These include, for example, hairdressing, chiropody, newspaper, taxi services, specific toiletries and specialty food/snacks/sweets.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Elms for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Elms to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- The Elms Residential Home (Yeovil) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Louise Turner (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1999
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
Visiting
- The Elms welcome guests at any time and staff would be delighted to give visitors a tour of the home and introduce them to residents. Please get in touch with the Registered Manager.
Parking
- The Elms has plenty of off-street parking for the benefit of family and friends.
The Elms Reviews (74)
The Elms has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Elms has 74 reviews.
My mother moved to The Elms following a stroke and a diagnosis of dementia just before Christmas 2023 and they couldn't have been more welcoming. All the staff have made a real fuss of Mum and involved her in the group activities so she settled in really quickly. I know she is really happy at The Elms because she suggests friends and other members of the family should move in.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It is heart-warming for our staff to see the extremely positive impact the support and friendship they provide can have; not only for our residents but for the wider family too. The team work very hard and will be delighted to hear that you find the care and support provided by The Elms excellent.
Always looks excellent in the months I have been intermittantly visiting.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is very rewarding to hear that you are happy with the service provided. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the staff at The Elms.
I would like to commend The Elms Residential Home (Yeovil) where my mother, who is 100 years of age, is living. She has been in their care for around eight months now and I have found all the care staff to be very supportive and the home to be extremely well run. I have no hesitation in recommending The Elms.
Our heartfelt thanks to you for the lovely words to describe the care of your mum. I will make sure that staff are aware of your comments, as your feedback is very important to us. I always say that we are the ones who should be grateful for the opportunity to support our wonderful residents, so...
I had to look for a care home for my husband who had recently had a major stroke. I was recommended The Elms by several people. It has lived up to it's reputation. The staff are lovely and friendly, the home has the feel of a comfortable, welcoming place to live.
Found The Elms very friendly and caring. Small enough for each user to be treated as an individual whose needs are recognised in a supportive manner. Treated with dignity and patience. A very professional environment, lovely facilities and welcoming to visiting family and friends. My mum moved into The Elms in October 2021 until December 2023 and I couldn't have asked for better care for her. Beautiful, peaceful, rural setting with the gardens well-maintained.
The team work very hard and will be delighted to hear that you find the care and support provided by The Elms excellent.
What a beautiful place The Elms is. So very clean, tidy and happy place. Nothing seems to be any trouble for the carers, they work so hard but always greet you with a smile.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We have had a lot of changes over the last few years and that is why your review is important to us. We aim to continue providing outstanding care for all our residents.
Very supportive staff - family and residents. Welcoming and understanding in difficult situations. Keen to encourage inclusion in activities and participation. Good variety of activities. Lovely rooms with great access to outdoor areas.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review of The Elms Care Home. It is so nice to read positive comments on the care and support provided by our team. I shall be sure to share with them your review. The Elms is a secure residential home, our priority is to keep our residents safe in a...
The Elms really is a gem.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It is heart-warming for our staff to see the extremely positive impact the support and friendship they provide can have; not only for our residents but for the wider family too. The team work very hard and will be delighted to hear that you find the care and support provided by The Elms. Excellent.
My sister has been made most welcome in The Elms after transferring from another residential home which was over 90 miles away from me. I am now able to visit on a regular basis. On her arrival, it took some time to settle in due to her dementia but the staff have been so patient, kind, and caring, and they have found the best ways to help her with her needs. The Elms have activities for her to enjoy especially singing and dancing and I have seen her dancing away on their social media page. I can thoroughly recommend the home.
Thank you so much for your kind review, it is very rewarding to hear that you are happy with the service provided. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the staff at The Elms.
Members of the family are always welcomed with a smile and we can rest easy, knowing that he is safe and well cared for. Thank you to everyone involved in his care.
The team work very hard and will be delighted to hear that you find the care and support provided by The Elms excellent.
My sister was at The Elms for six months during which time she was well looked after by the staff. She was happy there and made friends. The home is surrounded by fields and a wonderful view. She really enjoyed the food. All the staff always made myself and my wife welcome when we visit and nothing was too much trouble for any of them. The care home manager always kept us informed about her well-being. I would recommend this care home as excellent.
Our heartfelt thanks to you for the lovely words to describe the care of your sister. I will make sure that staff are aware of your comments, as your feedback is very important to us. I always say that we are the ones who should be grateful for the opportunity to support our wonderful residents, so...
The Elms is an excellent care home, and I would highly recommend it. It is a lovely modern bungalow, very light and airy, with beautiful views across the countryside. My mum spent 18 months here. She was happy and well looked after. The manager and staff are all lovely, friendly and very approachable, and nothing is too much trouble. Mum's last days were spent here, and her care was impeccable. I have nothing bad to say about this lovely care home and would recommend it to anyone.
Our heartfelt thanks to you for the lovely words to describe the care of your mum. I will make sure that staff are aware of your comments, as your feedback is very important to us. I always say that we are the ones who should be grateful for the opportunity to support our wonderful residents, so...
Thank you everyone for helping Mum, and us, with the transition.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It is heart-warming for our staff to see the extremely positive impact the support and friendship they provide can have; not only for our residents but for the wider family too. The team work very hard and will be delighted to hear that you find the care and support provided by The Elms excellent.
My Dad moved into The Elms in May. The manager and her lovely staff made what could have been a difficult experience, a very smooth transition from hospital to the home. Dad settled in very quickly and clearly feels very at home there and he really enjoys the company of the other residents and staff. The staff were very quick to understand my Dad's character and are very attentive to all his needs. The Elms has a lovely homely feel with beautiful views out towards the open country. Dad also really enjoys the food, particularly the homemade cake! The Elms are very good at keeping me informed of any news regarding my Dad and I feel that I can visit at any time. They even welcome my dog!
Our heartfelt thanks to you for the lovely words to describe the care of your Dad, I will make sure that staff are aware of your comments, as your feedback is very important to us. I always say that we are the ones who should be grateful for the opportunity to support our wonderful residents, so...
I can't speak highly enough of The Elms and its wonderful staff. From day 1 (Sept 2021), the manager and the team have made Mum really welcome. Of course, it took time to transition from living at home, independently to settling into communal life. Mum has been looked after so well along the way. She's been helped and really well cared for, when needing medical intervention. As a family, we know she's in a warm, safe, friendly home, with incredibly caring, patient staff. She's eating a balanced diet. She's participating in the social activities, the regular residents' meetings and even singing again! Of course, care does cost and it's always an initial shock when having to research these things. Once that really tough decision is made, then obviously it's a matter of where? Without going into details of how we discovered The Elms, I'm very pleased we did. When researching, several people expressed to me how caring and friendly The Elms is. Over time, the cost is put into context, as I've tried to capture.
Our heartfelt thanks to you for the lovely words to describe the care of your mum. I will make sure that staff are aware of your comments, as your feedback is very important to us. I always say that we are the ones who should be grateful for the opportunity to support our wonderful residents, so...
My grandad moved in, in June, and the staff have been brilliant in helping him to settle in. He seems to really love being at the Elms. Met some lovely people to keep him company, and says nothing but nice things about all the staff, and it’s wonderful to see him so happy and engaged with all the activities the Elms offer to their residents. I haven’t seen him this happy and carefree in a long time.
The team work very hard and will be delighted to hear that you find the care and support provided by The Elms excellent.
Everyone at The Elms is simply wonderful. Whenever I visit, I am met with smiles and am made to feel welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble. Even when covid first hit, they found ways to make life as interesting and normal as possible for everyone. All the residents seem very content here and when you look at the activities board, there is always something going on to keep the residents stimulated. Birthdays are never missed and residents are made to feel special. A special mention for the lovely manager and all her team - they go above and beyond what is required from the job description. A wonderful, uplifting care home. Thank you, everyone.
I will certainly share it with the team at The Elms.
The Elms is an excellent residential care home in a small village, with beautiful views across the Somerset Countryside. The staff are very friendly, efficient and sensitive to the needs of both the residents in their care and visitors to the care home. Rigorous procedures are in place to ensure that residents do not come into contact with coronavirus. After becoming quite isolated and struggling to cope living on her own, Mum has flourished since moving into The Elms. The quality of personal care is excellent and she relishes dining with the other residents and reports that the quality of the food is good. She particularly enjoys participating in the wide range of activities provided. The home is clearly exceptionally well run and the manager is friendly and approachable. Her staff are attentive to the needs of the residents. We have particularly appreciated being able to talk to Mum over skype and seeing photos and videos of Mum's daily life on the Home's dedicated social media page.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We have a wonderful staff team who are committed to providing a very high standard of care and I'm sure they'll be delighted to read your lovely review. Wishing you and your family well.
As a family, we struggled with the decision to place my mother in a home. My mother has settled well at The Elms and we know we made the right choice. The staff were very supportive, especially the manager, who has kept in touch on a regular basis. We are confident my mother is receiving excellent care. My mother has told me herself, the food is very good. The home is surrounded by countryside. It has a family atmosphere.
We really appreciate you completing this wonderful review. Feedback is greatly valued by the team and allows us to ensure we are delivering a very high standard of care and support. We are so pleased to read that you are happy with the care provided. I will make sure all our staff at The Elms know of your kind words.
My mother was a resident for several years and was very content and settled well. Her care was excellent and the staff were always helpful and considerate. Her dementia was well managed and we always felt she was in good hands. She was warm, comfortable, well-fed and always clean as was the whole premises, which we felt was most important. Her passing was gentle and sensitively handled. Thank you all.
Thank you for taking the time to send in such a lovely and thoughtful review for our team at The Elms. I will make sure that all the staff are aware of your kind comments, as your feedback is very important to us. I always say that we should be the ones who should be grateful for the opportunity to support our wonderful residents, so thank you for allowing us that opportunity.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 December 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (4)

I'm passionate about delivering high standards of care for the residents we look after. I've been in the care industry for 29 years, with my start as a care assistant and working my way up to become a registered manager.
Being a registered manager for a care home carries significant responsibility, as it involves overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure the highest standards of care for residents. My role requires a balance of compassionate leadership, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks such as those set by CQC. I ensure that staff are well-trained, residents’ needs are met individually with dignity and respect, and that the care home operates safely and efficiently. Building trust with residents, families, and staff is essential, as is the ability to respond effectively to challenges and continuously improve service quality. My role is both demanding and rewarding, with a direct impact on the well-being and quality of life of vulnerable individuals.
We have a great team here at The Elms with an atmosphere of happiness. The laughter from staff and residents alike throughout the corridors and home is satisfying to hear. The Elms is really a home from home for the residents, and this is how we like it to be.

Hi, my name is Anita, and I have worked in the care sector for approximately 24 years, the last 10 of which have been here at The Elms. I am level 4 qualified, I am one of the Senior Clinical Leads, and I enjoy every minute of my job and still do!
Being a Clinical Lead here means wearing many hats — and that’s what makes it such a fulfilling role. At the heart of what I do is making sure our residents receive safe, high-quality, and compassionate care every single day. I’m not just in the office — I’m very much on the floor, working alongside our care staff, offering guidance, and stepping in wherever needed.
I spend a lot of time supporting the team — helping with training, answering questions, and making sure our care plans are truly person-centred. I carry out audits, medication checks, and help keep us compliant with all regulations, but I always keep my focus on the people — both residents and staff.
We are situated in a rural location with beautiful views that our residents all enjoy. We have a lovely working relationship with our residents and enjoy reminiscing about their past experiences and having a laugh. Here at The Elms, I'm proud to say we provide top-quality care and compassion for all of our residents, and we always ensure all their needs are met.

Hi, I'm Kat, and I love working at the Elms. I've been here for over 10 years, and it gets better all the time. As a clinical lead, no two days are ever the same. My day starts with a handover, and I check in on any changes with our residents, review clinical notes, and make sure we’re fully up to date on everyone’s care needs. Medication rounds, supporting and mentoring care staff and regular supervisions are part of my role. I ensure our clinical practices are safe, up to date and in line with CQC standards.
I work closely with GPs, district nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Communication is key to making sure our residents get joined-up, holistic care. I meet regularly with families, too, helping them feel informed and reassured about their loved one’s care. When the Registered Manager is away, I step in to support the running of the home.
What keeps me going is knowing that I’m making a real difference — not just to the residents, but to the staff as well. It’s a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and genuinely meaningful.

As the proud owner of an excellent care home, there’s nothing more rewarding than knowing we’re making a real difference in people’s lives every day. Creating a warm, safe, and respectful environment where residents feel valued and genuinely cared for is at the heart of everything we do. I take immense pride in the dedication of our team, whose compassion, professionalism, and commitment to quality care are what make our home so special. Seeing residents thrive, families feel at ease, and staff grow in confidence and skill makes it all worthwhile. This isn’t just a business — it’s a community, and I’m proud to be part of it.
The team at the Elms is what makes it a success. I am grateful and proud of the incredible senior management team and all of our outstanding carers. These are the people who make the difference day to day.
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