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Elliscombe House

Higher Holton, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8EA
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Elliscombe House, Wincanton

A luxury home providing residential & nursing care in an elegant country setting

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,650From £1,650
Nursing CareFrom £1,650From £1,650

Please contact us to discuss your needs and to arrange a tour of Elliscombe House.

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)

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9.9

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.

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Review from T W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff know my mother well. They are always very considerate towards her. She has said many times that she is very happy in Elliscombe and is delighted that we chose this care home for her last years.

Reply from Amy Morgan, Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you for your review. We are delighted that your family chose to trust your mother's care to us, and that she is happy at our home. Please join us for our Christmas events next month!

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Review from C F (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Elliscombe House, facilities, and staff were fantastic. Staff always worked hard and professionally to ensure my father had the best care. The food was restaurant quality with plenty of choice. The building itself is a great place to live in and also visit with fantastic grounds. Can't praise it any higher.

Reply from Megan Cleal, Registered Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you so much for your kind review, it was a pleasure to care for your loved one. All the best.

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Review from Margaret K (Resident / Service User) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent service when needed. Courtesy and kindness paramount. Carers are most willing but often overworked. Waiting for help (call button) is usually immediate. Return of washed clothes sometimes disappointing, several times I have to keep asking for clothes, other times quickly returned, nicely ironed. Adventurous chef, lots of choice of food and very obliging regarding times of eating, will always provide food if needed other than normal times and choice of rooms to eat in.

Reply from Megan Cleal, Home Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you for your review, we are very lucky to have such hard-working staff who are committed to Elliscombe House and the service we provide. I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the food. We always welcome feedback.

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Review from Brian N (Respite Resident) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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After having a hernia repaired for the second time, I felt it prudent to look after myself for the first week after the operation. There was not many options for convalescence after surgery in and around where I live, but Elliscombe House did offer this service and I was very pleased that I chose to stay there. There is no way being on my own at home that I would have got myself three good meals a day as I was quite drugged-up and very sore. I am sure being well nourished helped the recovery and it was also nice knowing there was medical help available should be it needed. The first three days, I had meals in my room and then as I improved I went down to the dining area. The quality and choice of the food was excellent and, together with the attentiveness and care of the staff, made my stay very enjoyable. I recommend Elliscombe House wholeheartedly.

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Review from Caroline C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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I wanted to have a little celebration for mums 88th birthday, asked if I could invite mums siblings. Well, I couldn't ever have anticipated the response to my request, the home manager was immediately proactive, helped mum send out email birthday invitations, and the chef met with mum (and I but separately to fully encourage mums independence in her project of arranging her own party) numbers were confirmed, the orangery was beautifully decorated with balloons and ribbons, the most wonderful buffet lunch was served with mums canapes all served in a soft food format on tiny wooden spoons (to comply with SALT careplan) we had fizz and birthday cake, about a dozen of us came and it was wonderful. None of us imagined we would ever have such a family party with mum again, and thought those days had passed, we made memories at this party and most importantly mum loved it. Thank you Elliscombe from the bottom of our collective hearts

Reply from Carla Bowman, Registered Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. At Elliscombe House, we love personal special dates and as a team we truly enjoy supporting our residents to celebrate, bringing family and friends together. It was extremely important to us that mum felt in control planning her party, we...  

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Review from Sara H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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It was never my wish or intention for my mother to live in a nursing home. However, because of her extensive needs following a substantial stroke and the amount of care and equipment necessary to keep her safe and comfortable, Elliscombe House has proved to be the optimum place for her to reside. The home itself is beautifully decorated and furnished, my mother has a lovely comfortable room with french windows opening to a stunning garden which is perfect for wheeling her out for a breath of fresh air. From the delicious individualised food to the extensive choice of activities available nothing appears to be too much trouble for any of the staff. The nurses and carers are all so approachable and genuinely seem to do their utmost to enhance the lives of the residents; they do a fantastic job and my mother is treated with great kindness and respect at all times. I am truly grateful that my wonderful mother is able to be cared for at Elliscombe House.

Reply from Carla Bowman, Registered Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you Sara for taking the time to write such a lovely review, feedback is extremely important to us. We are truly pleased your mother settled into Elliscombe House with ease. As a staff team, it is extremely important to us that our residents feel included in their care and are offered choice...  

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Review from Barbra F (Friend of Resident) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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I have visited my friend many times since she has been at Elliscombe House. I have to say the welcome I receive is absolutely marvellous. The manager always offers us a quiet private area to sit and chat with a coffee and delicious homemade cakes. We have also had many opportunities to have lunch together. The menu choices and food is outstanding. Elliscombe House is busy with activities and laughter! My friend can’t stop talking about the ‘Wimblescombe’ event, what a fabulous idea and how appropriate! My friend also loves the crafts mornings. The nursing and care staff are truly passionate in their roles, the team working and togetherness is refreshing to watch. My friend feels so well looked after, during a poorly few days the nurses particularly attended to her every need. The encouragement and gentle ‘banter’ keeps everyone smiling and the effort to ensure my friend is comfortable and looks her best just how she likes is so heartwarming. Believe me, nothing is too much trouble!

Reply from Carla Bowman, Registered Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you Barbara for such a lovely review, it is lovely to hear you have always felt welcome when visiting. At Elliscombe House we strongly encourage our residents to be part of their care and work hard to support personal needs and preferences. It is great to hear we are achieving this with your...  

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Review from Caroline N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother arrived at Elliscombe for respite care after an accident and a two week stay in hospital and was made to feel at home, safe and cared for immedietly. From my first telephone call, the staff could not have been kinder or more efficient. Elliscombe House has such a lovely atmosphere, is light, airy and beautifully decorated with lovely and well-maintained gardens. I cannot thank the manager and her team enough, the standard of care is next to none. My mother was cared for with such kindness, compassion and attention to detail. Every member of staff from the chef to the gardener, built up a relationship with my mother and made her feel cared for and at home. As a family, we were all made to feel welcome, when visiting. After a 10-week stay, my mother is now back home and I cannot recommed Elliscombe more highly.

Reply from Carla Bowman, Registered Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you Caroline for taking the time to leave this lovely feedback. We understand the environment can impact both mental and physical well-being and work hard to provide a calming, bright environment. When opening Elliscombe House, as a management team we aimed to embed a whole-home approach,...  

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Review from Anna M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother went to stay following a nasty accident and required care while she recovered. The home is lovely; thoughtfully decorated and furnished. Her room looked out at the garden which made a significant difference to her. The garden is very thoughtful with wheelchair-friendly paths, planting that can be seen from the bedrooms and plants that are fragrant. The food was above average, beautifully cooked and well presented. The Manager listened to our concerns, thought about what we said and acted on this. She was easy to deal with, clearly had the best interests of her clients at heart and was efficient and open in communicating. The house itself is well thought out, with wide corridors and lots of light. The care staff were patient and clearly cared about the residents, they were good at making a relationship with my mother, encouraging her to take part in activities and were good-humoured and lovely. This was a good place for my mother to be whilst recovering.

Reply from Carla Bowman, Registered Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you Anna for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It is of the utmost importance to us as a nursing team that our residents are treated as individuals and that the care and support provided is tailored to their needs. Understanding one's frustrations due to an accident was...  

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Review from Lucy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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As a family, we are very impressed with Elliscombe House. My mother came to Elliscombe initially for respite care, while she recovered from a health issue affecting her mobility - being increasingly frail, she then decided to stay and make Elliscombe her home. The staff could not have been kinder or more helpful from my initial phone call onwards. The care offered to residents is amazingly attentive. All members of staff, from carers to chefs, build a connection with each resident, and careful thought is given to enable residents to settle quickly and comfortably. Other professionals, such as hairdressers, visit regularly. Nothing is too much trouble. The house has been beautifully and tastefully renovated and is designed to be a real "home from home". The menus are thoughtful and the food is delicious - very much fine dining and a daily pleasure.

Reply from Carla Bowman, Registered Manager at Elliscombe House

Thank you for your kind review of Elliscombe House. It is an absolute pleasure to welcome your mother to our home and we are delighted she is settled. Understanding the transition to care, we aim to support individuals and their family members as much as possible, we are pleased as a team we have been successful.

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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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My Mum decided to move from a Lancashire care home to live at Elliscombe, near to family in Somerset. The staff at Elliscombe have been amazingly supportive from the first phone call to the present day. We have been very fortunate to share the fantastic interaction and professional support with the Elliscombe team, who have a common desire to care with the compassion, dignity, and care the residents deserve. Mum and the other residents are at the centre of everything the staff do and constantly aim “To get it right!” and meet every day with a big smile and cheery words. There is excellent communication between the staff and family to ensure that Mum’s needs are met each day! Mum has been eager to participate in the weekday activities that are planned and adapted to suit Mum, these activity sessions enable Mum to think and express her ideas and stimulate her mobility. I am always reassured when I leave Mum after visits, that she is safe, well cared for, enjoys yummy meals, and is inspired!

Reply from Carla Bowman, Registered Manager at Elliscombe House

This is such a lovely review. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit it; we really appreciate your positive feedback. We are very pleased that you are happy with the care and support Mum is receiving. We will ensure your kind words are shared with the staff team.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 March 2026
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 24 July 2026

We have several beautiful rooms currently available and can also offer respite care.

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  • 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...

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 29 Apr 2024Recipient: Elliscombe House

Meet the Team (4)

Sam Atherton
Sam AthertonJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2022

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 Pole
Sandy PoleJob Title:Clinical LeadJoined: 2021

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.

Ben Dawes
Ben DawesJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2021

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.

Rebecca Leach
Rebecca LeachJob Title:Activities ManagerJoined: 2026
Rebecca has extensive experience in the care sector, having previously worked in both care homes and community care.

She now plans and delivers the varied activities programme at Elliscombe House.

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