East Court
Wells, BA5 · 2.5 km · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialOrchard Vale Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
The Wells Nursing Home
Henton, Wells, BA5 1PD
Nursing home · 40 beds · Avon Care Homes
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,544
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- December 2025
- Beds
- 40
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Somerset
£1,544a week
About £80,288 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,088 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £200 a week less, £10,400 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,733 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Wells
76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About The Wells Nursing Home
The Wells Nursing Home is a nursing home in Wells, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Avon Care Homes, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated The Wells Nursing Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Wells Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to The Wells Nursing Home include East Court, Fletcher House and Crandon Springs Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Avon Care Homes Limited
- Brand
- Avon Care Homes
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (December 2025)
- Council area
- Somerset
- Town
- Wells
The CQC inspection, explained
The Wells Nursing Home was rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind and responsive care, but concerns about consent, risk assessments and staffing remained.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Wells Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Somerset typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Wells Nursing Home
How much does The Wells Nursing Home cost?
The Wells Nursing Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Somerset typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Wells Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Wells Nursing Home Requires improvement in December 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Wells Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. The Wells Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does The Wells Nursing Home offer dementia care?
The Wells Nursing Home is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Somerset listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Wells Nursing Home have?
The Wells Nursing Home is registered for up to 40 residents.
Care at home
76 live-in carers within about two hours of Somerset
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,330 a week. 62 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Adelaide S.
2 reviews
From £1,540 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 53 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 63 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Belinda B.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 64 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Joanne Melody H.
1 review
From £1,190 a week, 28 years caring
Based about 65 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
See live-in carers near SomersetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Fletcher House
Wells, BA5 · 4.8 km · 57 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Crandon Springs Care Home
Wells, BA5 · 4.9 km · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week