Elliscombe House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-12-31
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families often mention how warm and cheerful the care staff are, creating a friendly atmosphere throughout the home. The variety of activities — from horticultural teaching to creative arts — helps residents stay engaged and connected.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-12-31
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the June 2025 inspection. Dementia care and nursing are listed as specialisms, which means inspectors would have considered whether training and care planning are appropriate for these groups. No specific observations about care plan content, GP access, dementia training programmes, or food quality are recorded in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the June 2025 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat residents day to day, including whether dignity and privacy are respected, whether residents are rushed, and whether individual preferences are honoured. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or family feedback are available in the published summary for this home.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the June 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether the home organises activities and daily life in a way that reflects individual preferences, supports independence, and responds to complaints. No specific detail about activity programmes, one-to-one engagement, or how the home handles complaints is recorded in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the June 2025 inspection. A registered manager, Miss Amy Charlotte Grace Morgan, and a nominated individual, Mr Glenn Trotman, are both named in the registration records. The home is run by Ellie Group Ltd. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles feedback and incidents is recorded in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialized care for people over 65 with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Staff work to keep residents with dementia engaged through structured activities and familiar routines. The home's approach focuses on maintaining connections through creative and sensory experiences. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Elliscombe House received a Good rating across all five domains at its first full inspection in June 2025, which is a positive starting point for a newly rated home. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so most scores sit in the 68-72 range, reflecting a positive but evidence-thin picture.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often mention how warm and cheerful the care staff are, creating a friendly atmosphere throughout the home. The variety of activities — from horticultural teaching to creative arts — helps residents stay engaged and connected.
What inspectors have recorded
While many staff show genuine care and helpfulness, some families have found it challenging to get concerns addressed promptly by management. The team's warmth comes through in daily interactions, though communication during difficult times hasn't always met families' needs.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Elliscombe House, it's worth discussing their activity programme and seeing how they support residents with your loved one's specific needs.
Worth a visit
Elliscombe House, a 35-bed nursing home in Wincanton, Somerset, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its first full assessment in June 2025. The home specialises in dementia care, nursing care for adults over 65, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A registered manager and a nominated individual are both named, which suggests a defined leadership structure is in place. A Good rating at a first inspection is an encouraging sign. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. No resident or family quotes are available, and no specific examples of care practice, staffing ratios, activities, or food quality are recorded in the published text. This means you should treat the Good rating as a starting point rather than a complete picture. When you visit, focus on what you can observe directly: how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, whether the environment feels calm and organised, and whether the manager can answer specific questions about night staffing numbers, dementia training content, and how families are kept informed.
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In Their Own Words
How Elliscombe House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Countryside views and creative activities bring joy to residents
Nursing home in Wincanton: True Peace of Mind
There's a gentle rhythm to daily life at Elliscombe House in Wincanton, where residents enjoy yoga sessions, art activities, and visits from local animals. This care home sits in pleasant surroundings with views across the Somerset countryside, offering specialized support for people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home provides specialized care for people over 65 with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
Staff work to keep residents with dementia engaged through structured activities and familiar routines. The home's approach focuses on maintaining connections through creative and sensory experiences.
“If you're considering Elliscombe House, it's worth discussing their activity programme and seeing how they support residents with your loved one's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Elliscombe House received a Good rating across all five domains at its first full inspection in June 2025, which is a positive starting point for a newly rated home. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so most scores sit in the 68-72 range, reflecting a positive but evidence-thin picture.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families often mention how warm and cheerful the care staff are, creating a friendly atmosphere throughout the home. The variety of activities — from horticultural teaching to creative arts — helps residents stay engaged and connected.
What inspectors have recorded
While many staff show genuine care and helpfulness, some families have found it challenging to get concerns addressed promptly by management. The team's warmth comes through in daily interactions, though communication during difficult times hasn't always met families' needs.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Elliscombe House, it's worth discussing their activity programme and seeing how they support residents with your loved one's specific needs.
Worth a visit
Elliscombe House, a 35-bed nursing home in Wincanton, Somerset, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its first full assessment in June 2025. The home specialises in dementia care, nursing care for adults over 65, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A registered manager and a nominated individual are both named, which suggests a defined leadership structure is in place. A Good rating at a first inspection is an encouraging sign. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. No resident or family quotes are available, and no specific examples of care practice, staffing ratios, activities, or food quality are recorded in the published text. This means you should treat the Good rating as a starting point rather than a complete picture. When you visit, focus on what you can observe directly: how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, whether the environment feels calm and organised, and whether the manager can answer specific questions about night staffing numbers, dementia training content, and how families are kept informed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Elliscombe House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Elliscombe House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Countryside views and creative activities bring joy to residents
Nursing home in Wincanton: True Peace of Mind
There's a gentle rhythm to daily life at Elliscombe House in Wincanton, where residents enjoy yoga sessions, art activities, and visits from local animals. This care home sits in pleasant surroundings with views across the Somerset countryside, offering specialized support for people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home provides specialized care for people over 65 with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
Staff work to keep residents with dementia engaged through structured activities and familiar routines. The home's approach focuses on maintaining connections through creative and sensory experiences.
Management & ethos
While many staff show genuine care and helpfulness, some families have found it challenging to get concerns addressed promptly by management. The team's warmth comes through in daily interactions, though communication during difficult times hasn't always met families' needs.
The home & environment
The home maintains clean, comfortable spaces with attractive views from many rooms. Meals are described as tasteful, and there's flexibility for families to join residents in dedicated dining areas.
“If you're considering Elliscombe House, it's worth discussing their activity programme and seeing how they support residents with your loved one's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
