The Nursing Home
The Nursing Home is a nursing home in Wells, Somerset (BA5 1PD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Nursing Home
We at The Wells Nursing Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the heart of Wells, Somerset, a peaceful cathedral city setting that provides a calm and dignified backdrop for those we are privileged to support. Our home is situated within the BA postcode area, allowing residents to remain close to the familiar surroundings of Wells and the wider Somerset countryside. Families visiting from across the South West will find us in a location that combines the gentle character of a historic city with the comfort and warmth of a residential care setting. Being part of this community matters to us, and we believe that the environment in which our residents live should feel both restful and reassuring. As a nursing home, our focus is on delivering skilled, round the clock care for older people whose needs go beyond what can be offered in a purely residential setting. Our team supports residents living with a range of conditions, including those requiring ongoing nursing input, people with physical disabilities, and individuals living with visual or hearing impairments. In practice, this means our care is shaped around each person as an individual. For someone with a physical disability, that might involve thoughtful mobility support and assistance with daily routines that promotes as much independence as possible. For a resident with a visual or hearing impairment, it means clear communication, careful adaptation of the environment, and the patience to ensure they feel fully included in daily life rather than isolated by their condition. Older person care sits at the heart of everything we do. We understand that moving into a nursing home is rarely a simple decision, and that families often carry worry alongside their love. Our aim is to lift some of that weight by offering professional clinical care delivered with genuine kindness, so that relatives can return to being sons, daughters, husbands and wives rather than full time carers. We believe in being open about our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in December 2025, which gave us an overall rating of Requires Improvement. Within that inspection, we were rated Good for being Effective, Caring, and Responsive, reflecting the warmth of our team, the quality of the support we provide, and our commitment to meeting each resident's needs. The areas identified as Requires Improvement, Safe and Well led, are ones we are taking seriously and actively working on. We see this feedback not as a setback but as a clear road map, and we are committed to strengthening our leadership and safety practices so that every aspect of life at our home reaches the standard our residents deserve. If you are exploring nursing care in Wells for a loved one, we warmly invite you to get in touch and learn more about our home. We understand how important it is to find the right place, and we would be glad to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and help you decide whether The Wells Nursing Home could be the right next chapter for your family.
Care provided at The Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 December 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Nursing Home
Where is The Nursing Home located?
The Nursing Home is a nursing home in Wells, Somerset, BA5 1PD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Nursing Home provide?
The Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Nursing Home's CQC rating?
The Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 19 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Wells Nursing Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. The Wells Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Wells Nursing Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. The Wells Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
The Wells Nursing Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Wells Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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