
The home itself is maintained to a high standard, and the gardens are beautiful,K C(Relative of Resident/Service User)



The home itself is maintained to a high standard, and the gardens are beautiful,K C(Relative of Resident/Service User)



Eastleigh Care Home (Minehead) is a short car journey from the resort town of Minehead which has a wide range of amenities. Frequent trips are made to visit the local town and surrounding countryside and coastline. Eastleigh is situated in marvellous mature gardens, which allow you to sit, relax, socialise and enjoy the sunshine.
The original Edwardian building sits on impressive landscaped grounds; which includes a wildflower meadow, with sweeping views...
Care Provided by Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead)
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 69 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Please contact the home to organise an assessment with one of our experienced clinical leads.
We can then give an accurate average weekly fee.
Contact Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead) 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
Group / Owner
- Welford Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Louise Heppenstall(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (69)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- This is the residents home and the home appreciates that they may wish to have visitors at varying times and therefore there are no restrictions on visiting hours.
Parking
- The home has onsite car parks.
Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead) Reviews (18)
Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead) has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.479) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead) has 18 reviews.
Our Dad had been a resident at a few different homes while suffering with Vascular Dementia. Eastleigh Care Home was by far the most caring and supportive to his needs. The dedicated management team and staff were so friendly and caring. Dad was treated respectfully and was looked after so very well in a safe and comfortable home, Heartfelt Thankyou to you all.
I visited Eastleigh on 1st January 2024 and had no hesitation in accepting the offer at the home for my loved one despite the distance from my home in South Devon. I was delighted with the comfortable surroundings and hard working friendly staff all involved in the care of the residents.
From the first day my partner was welcomed by the Proactive Management, Nursing Staff, Healthcare Staff , not forgetting our lovely Chef and her team with all the cleaning and maintenance team who became his friends. He was so happy.
As a frequent visitor, I felt part of a family engaging with all the staff and management. Their doors were always open and I received regular updates on the health and wellbeing of my partner with dignity and compassion from all involved. I will always be grateful I chose Eastleigh and recommend to all. x
fully understood his complex needs from the outset and all the nurses/carers have showed amazing kindness constantly. The place has a warm, friendly feel and there are so many activities on offer for the residents , if they wish to join in. The thoughtful touches like ice creams given every afternoon in heatwaves and delicious looking cakes randomly offered to the residents are a real treat for my brother, who chooses to remain in his room , but these extras always bring a smile to his face!
I live a distance away, but can phone anytime and I am updated on his meds etc every four weeks too.
The staff are always very honest about my brother and give me full updates on his condition , which is much appreciated.
Am so very glad I chose Eastleigh Minehead and would highly recommend to anyone considering it for their loved ones.
On a day-to-day basis, carers give me time on phone calls and the manager (and other staff) have always provided updates on how mum is. It is a challenging time for her, but as a family, we are navigating the unknown as well and I think it is down to the honest updates and, if I'm honest, the kindness and understanding for us as well as mum that I have come to be most grateful for.
The staff are always so positive and smiley. I am always impressed. Thank you all.
All staff and management are helpful and caring for my well-being as well as for my partners. It's a very difficult position to be in, but helped by the staff and management throughout.
My mum came into care following a week in hospital. Until then she had some assistance and she had spend lockdown and a couple of years confined in her home. Mum has been in your care for one month and now she is walking further, and more upright and I can see a general improvement to her mobility and well being because she joins all the activities.
My sister has been a long term resident of Eastleigh. My sister has received consistently good care, and it is obvious that the care team enjoy looked after her. As her guardian I have also especially been given help and support. During the COVID pandemic my sister was given excellent care. Thank you!
My wife has been a resident at Eastleigh for around the last 15 months and in that time I can only give the home and their highly trained staff the highest praise for the excellent care that she receives. All of her needs both medical and personal are carry out with the upmost care, compassion and dignity making her feel like an individual person not just a number. The excellent staff at Eastleigh not only care for my wife but also make time to talk to me making sure that I am also okay. The team at Eastleigh go the extra mile and give me total peace of mind in that I know she getting the best care that is available.
Dad became a resident in late September 2024. When my brother and I looked at the room that was available we knew that this was the place for him. Dad was transferred to Eastleigh from a local hospital, on end of life care. During his time there, the staff and management nursed Dad with love, care respect and dignity, and they also showed us as a family the same, nothing was too much trouble and answered any questions we asked. No words can really express the sincere gratitude we have for everyone at Eastleigh, and we know that Dad spent his final months surrounded by angels that truly cared for him. Should anyone find themselves in the position we were, we cannot recommend Eastleigh Care Homes high enough.
From the first time we met the manager, our minds were put at rest that dad would be well looked after and this has been so true. He is on end of life and all the staff show great care and compassion towards dad and they are friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for them and we are kept informed of anything that changes. We can walk away after visiting dad knowing that he is being well looked after with a high standard of care which is a comfort to us all.
I cannot thank the staff at Eastleigh Care Home in Minehead enough for the exceptional care they provide for my uncle. We are so grateful he was able to stay in his home town, making it easy for my aunt to visit regularly. The staff are incredibly kind, professional, and attentive, and it is clear they truly care about the residents. It's a huge relief to know he is in such good hands, and I would highly recommend Eastleigh to anyone looking for a compassionate and supportive care home.
Since my husband was admitted he has become much calmer and more settled. He seems to appreciate the fact that this is where he belongs. The staff are always so helpful when we visit and he has a good rapport with all of them. Eastleigh seems to have a happy atmosphere with care staff and management which is very noticeable.
I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for Eastleigh Care Home in Minehead. My cousin has been a resident there since 2022, and although I live in Hampshire and can't visit often, I am consistently impressed by the care and attention provided. Each time I visit, I am welcomed by the incredibly kind and dedicated staff. The management team always takes the time to chat with me, ensuring I am updated on my cousin's well-being and addressing any questions I might have. Their commitment to communication and transparency is truly commendable. The monthly newsletters are a wonderful touch, keeping me informed about the various activities and events happening at the home. I also love seeing all the lovely photos on their social media page, which offer a glimpse into the engaging environment they create for the residents. I cannot fault Eastleigh Care Home in any way. Their exceptional care and genuine compassion provide immense peace of mind, knowing my cousin is in such good hands.
Since my sister-in-law has gone into care at Eastleigh Care Home. A lot of time has been taken to find her the right medication, time and patience, to work out what makes her happy, sad, and angry. Now it is like the scales have been lifted from her eyes and she has a new life! She still has her moments due to her illness but she is joining in what goes on around her. She has a quality of life she has not had for a very long time! Well done Eastleigh and thank you.
Every time we went to visit Dad we would find him singing and spotless this made me and Mum very happy to think he was well cared for I wouldn’t hesitate to use this care home again. Sadly Dad has passed now but I have comfort knowing he spent his last few years happy and in safe hands so thank you Eastleigh Care Home.
Really amazing friendly staff, they are fab, I can’t fault them. Nothing is ever too much trouble day or night, they really go out of their way to make it right. The food is really great every day, variety, presentation etc and the Christmas dinner was simply outstanding. My clothes are clean, returned well presented and the environment is always well presented and clean. I need physio and the Eastleigh team have helped me access it and keep up my exercises, and the improvements are remarkable. It’s the best treatment I have ever had in any healthcare setting across all areas. Everyone approaches everything with a smile and a sense of humour which makes living here so special!
Weekends are sometimes an issue but the staff do try their best to resolve the problems that arise.
However, overall the staff and management do try their best and the rooms are very nice. We are lucky as we live close but I would trust the staff to look after my mum really well if we weren't. Nothing is too much trouble if you ask staff and make them aware of individuals' likes and dislikes.
I have had numerous family members reside at this home, and they have all received outstanding care. The home itself is maintained to a high standard, and the gardens are beautiful, with views reaching over North Hill and the sea.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 March 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 23 July 2026Please contact the Home for additional details.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead)
- 18 Oct 2024Recipient: Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead)
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Meet the Team (1)

I joined Eastleigh in 2020 as a carer in our East Street home. I progressed to Senior Carer and completed my Assistant Practitioner course at the beginning of 2022 advancing to become the Assistant Manager and most recently I have taken up the position of Registered Manager in our Minehead home.
I’ve always felt a valued member of the team at Eastleigh and pride myself on the care and dedication given to all of our residents.
In my spare time, I enjoy walking my dogs come rain, wind or shine, spending time in the garden with my chickens and ducks, sitting reading a book or being taxi service to my 3 children.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead)
What types of Care is Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead) registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead) have?
There are 69 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead)?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), 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.
How far is Eastleigh Care Homes (Minehead) to the centre of Minehead?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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