The Elms

My husband has been a resident for 20 months and his care is excellent, he is always clean and his food is extremely good. The staff administer his meds on time which is important with Parkinson's and his catheter care is dealt with with dignity and they keep infections at bay. The angels who look after him are 5 stars, from the nurses, kitchen staff, cleaner and maintenance gentlemen they all make me feel cared for as well. The home is spotlessly clean and the garden is delightful. I am so pleased we are able to have the services of The Elms.

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.

Always looks excellent in the months I have been intermittantly visiting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Elms really is a gem.

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.

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.

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.

Thank you everyone for helping Mum, and us, with the transition.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.