Can North Somerset Council fund a nursing home placement in Weston Super Mare?

It can, once two separate tests are met. North Somerset Council assesses whether nursing home care is the right way to meet the person's needs, then carries out a financial assessment of income and capital against the national thresholds. Where both are satisfied the council contributes towards the fees and the resident pays an assessed contribution from income. Separately, the NHS may fund the nursing element of the fee, and people with the most intense health needs may qualify for NHS continuing healthcare instead.

How do we arrange a care needs assessment in Weston Super Mare?

Contact the adult social care team at North Somerset Council and ask for a care needs assessment. Anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to one whatever their savings, and a carer or relative can request it on someone's behalf. The assessment can take place at home, in hospital or over the telephone, and it covers personal care, mobility, medication and any clinical needs. Keep the written outcome, because nursing homes will want to see it and funding decisions rest on it.

How far ahead should we start looking for a nursing home in Weston Super Mare?

Start as soon as nursing care looks likely rather than waiting until a move becomes urgent. With eighteen homes to consider, a few weeks gives time to read the reports, visit more than once and ask about waiting lists before committing. Availability changes from week to week, so a home with no room today may have one shortly and it is worth asking to be kept in mind. When the move follows a hospital stay, raise it with the ward team at the earliest opportunity.

Which nursing homes in Weston Super Mare are listed on this page?

Eighteen nursing homes appear here, among them Highcroft Nursing Home, Ellenborough Nursing Home, Clarence Park, Manor Park Nursing Home, Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home, Ambleside Nursing Home and Gardenia Court Nursing Home. Each is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide nursing care as well as accommodation and personal care. All eighteen currently hold a rating of Good. This reflects current CQC registration data for nursing homes in Weston Super Mare.

What should we ask when visiting a nursing home in Weston Super Mare?

Begin with nurse cover, asking how many registered nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends and how often agency staff fill those shifts. Ask how the home manages medicines, pressure care and pain relief, and which GP practice supports it. Ask to see the activities programme and a recent menu, and ask whether residents can keep their own routines rather than the home's timetable. Ask the manager as well what the last inspection found and what has changed since.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides a permanent home with support for everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, meals and company, delivered by trained care staff. A nursing home provides all of that and also keeps registered nurses on site at all times, so it can meet needs that require clinical skill, such as complex wound care or unstable long term conditions. Every provider listed on this page is registered for nursing care. The care needs assessment is what establishes which of the two settings is appropriate.

Nursing Homes in Weston Super Mare

Weston Super Mare has 18 CQC registered nursing homes. 18 are rated Good. 13 of the 18 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Weston Super Mare at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Weston Super Mare, to help you judge the options below.

North Somerset Council pays, residential care: £748 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
Care home beds filled across North Somerset: 86%. The 12 month average is 86%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 88
People aged 75 and over: 30,400. Rising to 34,100 by 2035, up 12%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 11 changed owner, covering 357 beds.
Who pays, across North Somerset (estimate): 38% council, 39% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,900. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 24%
People aged 85 and over: 8,300. Rising to 12,700 by 2035, up 53%

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Planning and paying for nursing care in Weston Super Mare

Getting the assessment underway

Families often underestimate how much of a nursing home move is administrative, and how much of that work can begin before a single home is visited. It starts with an assessment of need, which anyone living in Weston Super Mare can request whatever their savings, and which a relative or friend can ask for on their behalf. The assessment considers mobility, personal care, medication, memory and the clinical support required, and its written outcome is what confirms that nursing care rather than residential care is appropriate. Where someone is in hospital, it usually forms part of discharge planning, so tell the ward team early.

How funded support works

Money is decided separately from need. A financial assessment measures income and capital against the national thresholds, and North Somerset Council social care team is the body responsible both for assessing need and for arranging funded support where someone qualifies. Alongside that, the NHS may pay the nursing element of the fee directly through NHS funded nursing care, and a smaller number of people whose health needs are intense and unpredictable may qualify for NHS continuing healthcare, which covers the whole placement. Asking about all three routes at the outset avoids a good deal of confusion later.

What the fees actually cover

Nursing homes cost more than residential homes because of the nurse cover, and weekly rates differ from home to home. Ask each for a written fee schedule showing what the rate includes and what is billed on top, such as hairdressing, chiropody or trips out. Ask how often fees are reviewed and by how much they rose last time. Where a place begins as self funded, ask what happens as savings approach the threshold and whether a third party contribution would be expected.

Choosing a nursing home in Weston Super Mare and what to check

When every home shares the same rating

All eighteen homes here are rated Good, so the grade will not narrow your list. The reports behind those grades will, because inspectors record what they saw about staffing levels, medicines management, dignity, activities and how a management team responds when something goes wrong. Check the date of each inspection too, since a rating awarded some years ago describes the home as it was then. Reading two or three reports side by side quickly shows how differently homes with the same grade can operate.

Clinical questions worth asking

Ask how many registered nurses are on shift by day and by night, and how often agency staff cover those hours. Ask which GP practice supports the home, how quickly a resident who deteriorates is reviewed and at what point families are telephoned. Ask what the home does when needs increase, and whether residents have had to move on because their care could no longer be provided there. Ask, too, about experience with the particular condition that matters in your case.

Judging the feel of a place

Visit at a busy moment, such as mid morning or over lunch, when the ordinary rhythm of the home is visible. Watch how staff speak to residents who cannot easily reply, whether people are occupied or simply seated, and how promptly call bells are answered. Ask about staff turnover, since familiar faces do more for daily life than furnishings. If you can, come back a second time and at a different hour before deciding.

18 nursing homes in Weston Super Mare

Highcroft Nursing Home · 7 Eastfield Park, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2PE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mr & Mrs D H Willcox
At Highcroft Nursing Home, we are proud to be a trusted part of the Weston Super Mare community, providing high quality nursing and residential care for older people in North Somerset. We offer specialist support across a number of areas,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home · 67 Beach Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4BG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
We at Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming seaside town of Weston Super Mare, North Somerset. Our home provides a supportive environment where older people, younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lyndhurst Park Nursing Home · 33-35 Severn Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1DW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mr & Mrs G Butcher
Lyndhurst Park Nursing Home is in Weston Super Mare, North Somerset. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Summer Lane Nursing Home · Diamond Batch, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS24 7FY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Country Court Care Homes 3 OpCo Limited
We are Summer Lane Nursing Home in Weston Super Mare. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we take respite admissions for shorter stays. We have...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Ellenborough Nursing Home · 9-11 Neva Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1YD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ellenborough Care Limited
At Ellenborough Nursing Home, we provide nursing and personal care for older people, younger adults, and those who need a period of respite in a safe and supportive environment. We are based in Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Sherwood Lodge Independent Healthcare · 29-31 Severn Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1DW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Garry and Jane Blake
We at Sherwood Lodge Independent Healthcare are proud to offer dedicated nursing home care in the welcoming coastal town of Weston Super Mare, North Somerset. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to support older adults, younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Manor House · Uphill Road South, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4TA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Shreyas S.A.I.N Ltd
The Manor House is a nursing home in Weston Super Mare caring for adults who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours. The people who live with us are varied. Some are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Jasmine Court Nursing Home · 13 Park Place, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2BA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Charis House Limited
Jasmine Court Nursing Home is in Weston Super Mare, caring for older people whose health needs have gone beyond what can be managed comfortably at home. Having qualified nurses here at every hour means changes in somebody's condition are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St George's Nursing Home · 1 Court Close, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 7AA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Delphine Homecare Limited
We at St George's Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming seaside town of Weston Super Mare, North Somerset. Our home has been thoughtfully created to support older people and younger adults who require...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oaklands Care Home · 26 Severn Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1DP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Friend4Friend Limited
We are Oaklands Care Home, a nursing home in Weston Super Mare, North Somerset. We provide nursing care for adults, including younger adults and people living with mental ill health, with registered nurses on duty around the clock. That...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Willows Nursing home · West Wick, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS24 7TF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Brandon Trust
The Willows Nursing Home is in Weston super Mare in North Somerset. We care for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults who also need nursing support, and we offer respite stays. Combining nursing care with support for people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Ambleside Nursing Home · 6 Southside, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2QT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by RS Care Limited
Ambleside Nursing Home is a nursing home in Weston super Mare. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Clarence Park · 7-9 Clarence Road North, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4AT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by N. Notaro Homes Limited
Clarence Park is a nursing home in Weston Super Mare. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily life, including people with significant physical disabilities. Having registered...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Manor Park Nursing Home · 3 Ellenborough Park North, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1XH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Manor Park Care Limited
Manor Park Nursing Home is in Weston super Mare, providing nursing care to older adults and to some younger adults, with respite stays also available. Qualified nurses are on duty here at all times. In practice that means changes in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Albert House Nursing Home · 19 Albert Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1ES
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Yeoman Care Limited
We are a nursing home in Weston super Mare, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people, including those living with dementia, people with mental health conditions,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Felix House · 97-99 Locking Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 3EW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Milestones Trust
We are a nursing home in Weston Super Mare, providing nursing care for adults living with mental health conditions, including eating disorders, and for people living with dementia or physical disabilities. We support younger adults as well...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Gardenia Court Nursing Home · 21 Uphill Road North, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4NG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Charis House Limited
Gardenia Court is a nursing home in Weston super Mare. Because we are registered for nursing care, we can look after people whose health needs are more complex than a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Beaufort Hall Nursing Home · 28-30 Birnbeck Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2BT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Boyack Enterprises Limited
Beaufort Hall Nursing Home is a nursing home in Weston super Mare, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing and younger adults with nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in North Somerset, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care South West figure, because too few North Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.	£748	£1,400 to £1,650
Nursing care South West figure, because too few North Somerset homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.	£888	£1,599 to £1,983
Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few North Somerset homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.	Not published separately	£1,450 to £1,813
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North Somerset homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Sherwood Lodge Independent Healthcare, 13 April 2026, Good
Albert House Nursing Home, 28 August 2025, Good
The Manor House, 31 July 2025, Good

Longest since a report

Clarence Park, 26 April 2019, Good
Summer Lane Nursing Home, 26 April 2019, Good
Lyndhurst Park Nursing Home, 19 July 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Weston Super Mare

How many nursing homes are there in Weston Super Mare?

Weston Super Mare has 18 CQC registered nursing homes: 18 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Weston Super Mare?

North Somerset Council pays an average of £748 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few North Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in Weston Super Mare were inspected most recently?

Sherwood Lodge Independent Healthcare (13 April 2026), Albert House Nursing Home (28 August 2025) and The Manor House (31 July 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.

Nursing Homes near Weston Super Mare

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