Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly

About Us

We are a residential care home in Minehead, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living but who do not require nursing care.

We are not a large place and we do not try to run like one. Residents have their own rooms with their own belongings, get up and go to bed when they choose and decide how they want to spend their days. Meals are cooked here and we pay attention when somebody says they would rather have something else. A great deal of what makes a care home worth living in is small and unglamorous: being helped to wash without being rushed, a hot drink at the time you actually want it, somebody noticing that you have gone quiet and sitting with you for a while.

Family and friends are welcome whenever they would like to come. We would always rather a relative told us straight away when something is not right than waited for a formal moment to raise it.

Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. A planned short break can give a relative who provides care at home the rest they need to carry on, or help somebody regain confidence after an illness.

Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are considering a home for yourself or a relative, do come and look round and ask us anything.

Common questions about Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly

Where is Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly located?

Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is a residential care home in Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5JB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly provide?

Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly's CQC rating?

Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead 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. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Westerley Residential Care Home for the Elderly - Minehead is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 30 September 2022
• Report published: 30 September 2022

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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