Rated Care Homes

Holywell Nursing Home

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 4 ratings

    Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

  • 7 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 151 of 181

    rated care homes in Somerset are rated Good, like this one.

Holywell Nursing Home: inspection record

Care home with nursing, 30 beds, Somerset

Rated Good in March 2026.

Holywell Nursing Home: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 30 March 2026 (assessment visit 15 January 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Holywell Nursing Home is a residential nursing home providing care and support for older people, including people living with dementia. This assessment was carried out between 18 and 26 February 2026. This was the first assessment under the new provider.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary

People experienced warm, compassionate care, and described staff as “Lovely, all excellent, a tower of strength,” with one person saying, “I’m very fond of the staff.” Staffing levels were safe, and staff felt well supported, telling us “The team is good, the manager is very supportive.” The management team were visible and responsive; when concerns were raised, prompt action was taken.

The service had introduced a learning culture, and people felt safe, with one person stating, “I absolutely feel safe. I have no concerns.” People were supported to make choices and remain independent. Staff worked well with external professionals, although there were challenges obtaining in person GP visits.

However, improvements were still required. The environment needed significant improvement. Care planning and record keeping were inconsistent.

The management team told us the service was not as good as they wished it to be, but they had worked very hard to make improvements in the last year.

They addressed some shortfalls during the inspection and had an improvement plan in place, but governance systems were not yet fully embedded and effective. The provider must continue to strengthen oversight and ensure improvements were identified, resolved and sustained.

  1. Safe

    Good

    Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. This was the first assessment for this service under the new provider. At this assessment we have rated this key question good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. Effective

    Good

    Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
    This was the first assessment for this service under the new provider. This key question has been rated good. This meant people experienced positive outcomes and staff worked consistently to ensure care was effective and based on people’s needs and preferences.

  3. Caring

    Good

    Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. This was the first assessment for this service under the new provider. At this assessment we have rated this key question good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.

  4. Responsive

    Good

    Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs. This was the first assessment for this service under the new provider. At this assessment we have rated this key question good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

  5. Well-led

    Good

    Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. This was the first assessment for this service under the new provider. At this assessment we have rated this key question good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care..

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Gaynor George
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service with nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Physical Disability

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
14451763 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from Somerset Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Holywell Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Holywell Nursing Home as a care home with nursing.
How many beds does Holywell Nursing Home have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 30 beds at Holywell Nursing Home.
When was Holywell Nursing Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Holywell Nursing Home was published on 30 March 2026.
Who runs Holywell Nursing Home?
Holywell Nursing Home is run by Holywell Care Limited.
What is Holywell Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 30 March 2026.

Contact

Phone
01278 760601
Address
120 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, TA9 4BB Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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    Stratton House Nursing Home Requires improvement, 1.5 miles away
  2. G
    Beaufort House Good, 1.7 miles away
  3. G
    Broughton Lodge Good, 1.7 miles away
  4. G
    Burnham Lodge Nursing Home Good, 1.7 miles away
  5. G
    Stafford Lodge Good, 1.7 miles away

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