The Bridles
The Bridles is a nursing home in Wincanton, Somerset (BA9 9FQ).
About The Bridles
The Bridles is a nursing home in Wincanton, Somerset, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people and younger adults with nursing needs, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and people living with mental health conditions. People generally come to us when their health needs have grown beyond what residential care or support at home can safely meet. The nursing covers management of long term conditions, wound and skin care, continence support, help where eating and swallowing have become difficult, and careful oversight of medication. We work closely with local GPs, district nurses and therapy teams, and we ask for specialist advice early. What we work at avoiding is letting the clinical side take over the day. The most valuable parts of a week here are usually the least medical: a visit from family, a conversation that runs on, a turn round the garden when the weather allows. For people living with dementia we keep the routine steady and the faces familiar. Respite stays are available. Please contact us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at The Bridles
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Bridles
Where is The Bridles located?
The Bridles is a nursing home in Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9FQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Bridles provide?
The Bridles is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does The Bridles provide dementia care?
Yes. The Bridles supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Bridles offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Bridles offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Bridles
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Bridles is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. The Bridles 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 Bridles 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?
Yes. Yes. The Bridles supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 Bridles 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 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 Bridles. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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