Located in Wincanton, The Bridles is now open. This purpose built home offers residential, nursing and dementia care, available for both permanent and short stays.
With superior levels of design and finish throughout, The Bridles has been created entirely around resident wellbeing. Wide, welcoming communal areas, elegant lounges, quiet reading spaces, and a snug all contribute to a warm and sociable atmosphere. Smart technology is built discreetly into the home, with...
Care Provided by The Bridles Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 74 Service Users
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
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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
Contact The Bridles Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
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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
Group / Owner
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ray Arnold (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Parking
- Free onsite parking.
The Bridles Care Home Reviews (2)
The Bridles Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.260) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Bridles Care Home has 2 reviews.
I cannot speak highly enough of The Bridles. The staff are truly exceptional - kind, compassionate, professional, and incredibly attentive to my mum's needs. They treat her with genuine warmth and respect, giving our family complete confidence that she is receiving the best care. The food is outstanding with a wonderful variety of meals that are both nutritious and beautifully prepared. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the team, every request is handled promptly, willingly and with a smile. The facilities are first class comfortable and welcoming and maintained to an impeccable standard. We are enormously grateful to the dedication, kindness and hard work of everyone at the home. They go above and beyond every day, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this care home to anyone looking for exceptional care for a loved one.
We're so grateful that you've taken the time to share your experience with The Bridles care home. It is amazing to hear how well your mum has settled in, this must be very reassuring to know that she is in such safe hands. Our team will be so pleased to hear your kind words- they truly care about...
Loved my stay, all staff amazing. Loved Bridge & wine. Like a hotel.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you've enjoyed our activities program- our team works hard to make sure there's something for everyone to take part in and we are grateful for your kind words about all of our staff here at The Bridles. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything more we can do.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 03 Mar 2026
Residents of Wincanton and the surrounding area are being invited to step inside the town’s new, state-of-the-art care home as The Bridles on Dykes Way hosts an open weekend on...
- 27 Jan 2026
Bupa is bringing a new, state-of-the-art care home to Wincanton. Work has already begun at the site of The Bridles on Dyke’s Way, with the home expected to open in...
There are no upcoming events for The Bridles Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
Meet the Team (2)
I joined the Bupa family in early 2024. I’m proud to be the Home Manager here at The Bridles, and I’m really looking forward to getting the home up and running and getting to know people in the local community.
Before moving into the care sector, I worked in retail management, but it was when I supported my sister — who managed a small family-run care home — that I truly saw how meaningful and impactful care work can be. Watching the team make such a difference to residents and their families inspired me to take my career in a completely new direction.
I began as a night care assistant, completed my NVQs, and progressed through senior care, head of care, deputy manager and eventually home manager. Over the years, I’ve managed a variety of homes — from small independents to more complex services needing significant change — and I’ve commissioned five new homes before joining Bupa.
What I love most about working in care is the difference we can make every single day. It’s often the small moments that mean the most. Every resident brings a lifetime of stories, and it’s a privilege to be part of that. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, and with almost 20 years in the sector, I bring a wide range of experience (and plenty of lessons learned) to my role.
Outside of work, I enjoy scale modelling and dancing. My wife and I love the rock ’n’ roll live music scene and have taken many dance classes together. We’ve been married for over 35 years, and we have two grown daughters — one a nurse and the other close to qualifying as a paramedic. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find us dancing the night away!
I joined Bupa in 2026 and stepped straight into my role as Customer Relationship Manager here at The Bridles. My journey into the care sector actually began long before that, on a personal level. When my mum needed support, I started visiting care homes to understand what options were available for her. What I discovered genuinely surprised me — modern, welcoming environments with dedicated, highly trained teams who truly care about the people they support. It felt worlds away from the outdated perceptions of care, and much more like a home from home.
That experience stayed with me and inspired me to build a career in the sector. I’m passionate about helping families find the right care solutions and building trusted, long-term relationships with the people who come to us.
What I enjoy most about working in care services is the chance to make a real and meaningful difference every single day. Often, it’s the little things that matter most — taking the time to listen, offering reassurance, or helping someone feel more comfortable and at ease. Knowing that the work we do adds value to the lives of residents and their families is incredibly rewarding, and it’s what motivates me every day.
I live locally to The Bridles. Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf, listening to music, and simply making the most of time with my family. For me, connection and community are important in every aspect of life — personally and professionally — and I feel very lucky to bring those values into my work here at The Bridles.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bridles Care Home
What types of Care is The Bridles Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Bridles Care Home have?
There are 68 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Bridles Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Bridles Care Home to the centre of Wincanton?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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