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Situated in the South East of Somerset, almost on the borders of Dorset and Wiltshire, Elliscombe House is central to Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary. Built in 1901, this elegant Edwardian house has been lovingly restored to offer an uplifting, safe place to enjoy life.
Elliscombe House provides person-centred residential, nursing and respite care for up to 35 elderly...
Care Provided by Elliscombe House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 35 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please contact us to discuss your needs and to arrange a tour of Elliscombe House.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Elliscombe House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Elliscombe House 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Ellie Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amy Morgan(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (31)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Whilst strictly adhering to Public Health England visiting guidance, Elliscombe House does not have restricted visiting times
Parking
- Ample parking is available for residents, visiting family & friends & healthcare professionals
Elliscombe House Reviews (31)
Elliscombe House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elliscombe House has 31 reviews.
My mother was admitted from hospital after a bad fall. She was in a fragile state, and had previously resisted coming to a care home despite her deteriorating memory. She has been treated with dignity and kindness and now says she doesn't want to leave! The food is excellent, the staff are generous with their time and could not be kinder. In fact my Mum keeps telling me how fantastic they are. She has a lovely room looking out onto the gardens and is not only happy there but also healing well under the excellent, patient and kind care she's receiving.
Thankyou for your lovely review of Elliscombe House. We are so pleased to hear that your mum's experience of care with us has been so positive. All of our bedrooms are beautiful but the ones with a garden view are particularly popular!
We could not be happier that mum is at Elliscombe House. The standards of care are extremely high and the living environment is stunning. There is a mix of engaging daily activities and all the staff are friendly and approachable. Guests are made to feel welcome and there are beautiful rooms to meet in should you wish to. The coffee station and cookies are always most welcome.
We can thoroughly recommend our Head Chef Ben's homemade shortbread if you are here when he is baking!
Elliscombe House is an outstanding home. It's beautiful, light and modern with lovely grounds and loads of places to sit. The staff are simply fantastic, so friendly happy and caring. The food is equivalent to a 4 star hotel with everyone individually catered for. The activities are twice daily with variety and something for everyone. If you're considering a residential setting for yourself or family I highly recommend Elliscombe. My Mum is very lucky to be there
Thankyou for your lovely review of Elliscombe House. We are so pleased to hear that your mum is happy at Elliscombe House and that you are happy with the home and the meals. Our Head Chef Ben prides himself on preparing nutritious seasonal dishes, which we know the residents enjoy. Please join us for lunch when you are visiting!
In 2025 there were positive changes to the running of Elliscombe House. I cant praise all who work within the home, and in the garden(!) enough. My mother referred to it as " my home" and I felt reassured that, living 3 hours away, I trusted the staff to contact me when appropriate and to make good decisions with her best interests at heart.
It was a wonderful place for my mother to spend her last 2 years, before she passed away in January 2026. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Elliscombe House.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We were honoured to care for your mother and are delighted to hear that you were confident in the care we provided. Please do come and visit if you are in the area, you would be most welcome.
When mum was moved from hospital to Elliscombe house,the difference in her was amazingly. We strongly believe this was down to the care and dedication of all the staff,all of whom are so friendly and helpful.Mum had a lovely room with views onto the courtyard,she was very contented there.The activities they provide for those who can participate are excellent.We will be eternally grateful to them as we felt it gave us more precious time with mum,this care home is second to none,thanking each and every member of staff,for looking after mum.we would throughly recommend this care home.
Thank you very much for your kind review of Elliscombe House. We are so pleased to hear that your mother was happy living with us, and that she enjoyed the views from her room - we are located in a beautiful area of the county! We will pass on your thanks to our staff, please do pop in and visit if you would like to.
My mum was admitted to the care home last November, straight from the hospital, we as a family, were very worried about how she would cope, she loves it there and has settles in very well, the staff are fantastic and nothing is too much trouble everybody from the cleaners, chef, care staff, gardener and management are lovely and very polite. Would highly recommend this care home.
Thankyou so much for your lovely review of Elliscombe House. We are so pleased that your mother's transition from hospital to her new home with us has gone well. Please feel free to visit at any time!
My Godmother was a resident at Elliscombe House for 18 months before she passed away late last year. During that time, with the carful attention of both the management staff and the wonderfully kind care team, she was comfortable and contented in her new environment. Elliscombe House is a very tastefully decorated home, akin to a 5* hotel, immaculately clean with excellent food and service. We often had lunch together in the dining room which was the highlight of our week.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Elliscombe House for taking such good care of not only my God-Mother, but of me as well. I was always made to feel welcome and felt that my concerns were heard, addressed, and actioned.
Thankyou for your lovely review of Elliscombe House. We are pleased to hear that you and your Godmother were happy with the home and the care she received, and that you enjoyed dining with her - we are always happy to welcome visitors at mealtimes! Please do stay in touch with the team, you would be most welcome at any time.
Following a difficult transfer out of hospital, Elliscombe House facilities and staff were wonderful. Management were extremely helpful and supportive throughout the whole difficult time. Relief, at such wonderful care and compassion demonstrated by all at Elliscombe House. Knowing my relative was being so well cared for at a difficult time has been invaluable help for all the family.
Thankyou so much for your wonderful review. We are pleased that we were able to support your family as well as your relative. Please do feel free to visit at any time, you would be most welcome.
Although mum had to use a wheel chair the kindness shown to her taking a walk around the grounds or visits to the shops and garden centres was exceptional. The staff once, having overheard mum say that she had never been to a pantomime, arranged for her and some other residents to see one at Yeovil at Christmas time.
Everyone one there was very caring, from the house staff ensuring the rooms were spotless to the care staff who looked after her daily needs and to the management taking time from their busy days to eat lunch with her. Mum sadly passed away at Elliscombe November 2025 with the family by her side. We would highly recommend this outstanding Care Home.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We were honoured to look after your mother and enable her to enjoy outings alongside daily life at Elliscombe House. Please do stay in touch and feel free to visit at any time, you will be most welcome.
My wife was admitted on September 1st 2025 for end of life care, she passed away on 1st October 2025. During her period of palliative care as a resident she was given exemplary care in a compassionate, dignified and caring manner by all members of staff involved. Both myself and our son and daughter were looked after admirably during the period in question. I visited every day for many hours and during these visits I was accorded full hospitality of cooked meals, snacks and drinks of a very high standard both in quality and service. The Care Home itself is in a beautiful setting and my wife had a lovely room with outside views and opportunities to make it very homely with personal picture memories and items.
Thankyou very much for your review. It was an honour to care for your wife, and to support you and your children at this difficult time. We send condolences and best wishes to you and your family.
Elliscombe House is a warm, friendly and happy environment. Questions and worries are handled sensitively and I always receive a kind and caring welcome when I visit. It is very well- kept and the rooms are relaxing with views of the lovely grounds and gardens.
My Aunt still feels in control of her needs and she has no fear of voicing this. The staff are always kind, patient and supportive to her.
Thankyou for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your aunt is receiving at Elliscombe House. Our chef and his team pride themselves on providing delicious meals and we are glad that your aunt is enjoying them. Do visit us again soon. With very best wishes from the Elliscombe House team.
A well run care home in every respect, with an excellent rural position and generous facilities. Every member of staff displayed genuine kindness and with a smile.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you and your wife are pleased with the care she is receiving. We do have a wonderful location!
My mother went to Elliscombe House for respite care & to support her recovery from a fall.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted that your mother chose Elliscombe House for her respite care, and hope that she continues to recover from her fall.
Overall, very positive, very good care of our mother. One or two issues have been put right. Able to talk to whoever you need to whatever time. Mum has been here for 2 years and has very good care. Food is excellent. The house is very clean with very friendly staff.
Thank you for your review. We are glad that the issues you experienced have been corrected, as we aim to give excellent care to every resident. We look forward to welcoming you to Elliscombe House again soon.
It is never easy to make the decision, to move a relative into residential care. Looking on-line everything looks lovely but... Ellescombe House is surrounded by countryside. It is peaceful & beautifully maintained inside & out. I met with the Manager after a tour of the house, she immediately made me feel confident & hopeful, asking appropriate questions concerning my father to gain understanding of his care needs as well as gaining insight into his character & interests. She then took me to see a few of the vacant rooms, which are as lovely as the website showed, that she thought would suit dad. Everywhere has homely comfortably vibe & there is a large team of staff who I genuinely felt were both very caring & friendly both to the residents & one another. I think dad will be content here.
Thank you for your review, we are delighted that you love Elliscombe House as much as we do. We look forward to welcoming your dad to Elliscombe House where we will do our best to make him as happy and comfortable as possible.
Elliscombe House has a very welcoming atmosphere, more like a Country House Hotel. When I visit the staff are always cheerful and helpful. I note that when dealing with my sister or any other resident, the staff are always kind, gentle and respectful - and very patient.
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that you are happy with Elliscombe House as your sister's home. We designed the home to be exactly as you described and are pleased that you view it in the same way. Best wishes, the Elliscombe House team.
My Aunt arrived in Elliscombe in mid 2024. She was very malnourished and frail, and quite delusional. Under the care at Elliscombe she has really recovered well and is enjoying staying there. She now eats well, engages with other residents and staff and is pleased to host visitors there too. The transformation of my Aunt into a happy person, on the ball again, has been lovely to see. I would thoroughly recommend Elliscombe. I have experienced other care homes that cost not much less, but that are nothing like as good. Really worth it.
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased to hear that your aunt is happy and well, living at Elliscombe House. We are always pleased to welcome visitors, as you will know our tea and coffee area is always open and you are welcome to join us for a meal - Chef Ben's cooking is wonderful. Please do visit us again soon.
My husband entered Elliscombe House on the 7th September 2022. The care he has received has been exceptional. The staff are very caring and he has had their full care whenever he has needed it.
Thank you for your review, we are delighted to hear that you have been so pleased with the care your husband has received. We aim to provide every resident with the highest level of support at Elliscombe House and are always grateful for feedback like this. We look forward to welcoming you to the home soon.
The care home itself is immaculate and is clean, attractive and feels akin to a hotel - excellent food and service and as I say - kind, caring and professional staff. I would not hesitate to recommend Elliscombe to anybody considering it - especially those who may be looking towards end-of-life care.
Thank you so much for your kind words, and please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother. We were honoured to care for her during her final months. You will always be welcome at Elliscombe House should you wish to visit us.
Really excellent residence. Glad we chose Elliscombe as a care home. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. Our staff team works hard to give our residents excellent care in our beautiful setting, and we are delighted that you and your relative are so pleased with our home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 March 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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
5 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 24 July 2026We have several beautiful rooms currently available and can also offer respite care.
News (124) & Events (0)
- 27 Jul 2026
With today's cooler breeze, it was the perfect time for an Elliscombe House resident to enjoy the sunshine outside. We have plenty of seating areas for our residents to enjoy...
- 27 Jul 2026
Today Elliscombe House welcomed back The West Country Songbirds for a fabulous 1950s themed show.
- 24 Jul 2026
We are always happy to change or add activities to fulfil our residents' wishes, so yesterday we enjoyed an unscheduled game of quoits with a well-loved mini helper who was...
There are no upcoming events for Elliscombe House.
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 29 Apr 2024Recipient: Elliscombe House
Meet the Team (4)

Sam joined the Army at 18 and served for 15 years. Sam then worked in HR, Payroll Management and Accounts for many years until she became Wincanton Town Clerk in 2008.
Sam joined Elliscombe House in November 2022, hoping to reduce her working hours whilst remaining in a people-focused role, and she loves every minute of it!

Sandy qualified as a nurse in 2012 and has worked at Elliscombe House for 4 years. She has experience of delivering excellent end of life care, and project managed the implementation of the new electronic medication administration system. Outside of work, Sandy enjoys taking her Pomeranian cross, Rex, for walks.

Hi, my name is Ben & I am the Head Chef at Elliscombe House.
I trained at Somerset College, progressing my catering career from kitchen porter to head chef. I have managed several professional kitchens, predominantly in fine dining restaurants and the gastro-pub industry.
On any given day, I can be found creating dishes such as roasted venison loin, truffle butternut puree, celeriac fondants with a chocolate jus, or local pheasant breast, leg bon bon, pickled red cabbage & caramelised apple with a truffle dressing. I truly believe the most delicious cuisine is made simply with the best, fresh, high quality ingredients.

She now plans and delivers the varied activities programme at Elliscombe House.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elliscombe House
What types of Care is Elliscombe House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Elliscombe House have?
There are 31 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Elliscombe House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Elliscombe House to the centre of Wincanton?
2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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