Horton Cross Nursing Home
Horton Cross, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PT
0146052144
0146052144 (Admissions)
Rooms available
About Us
Horton Cross Nursing Home is a nursing care facility located in the peaceful surroundings of Ilminster, Somerset. We are registered to accommodate up to 46 residents, offering both long-term and short-term care options. Our experienced team provides high-quality support for individuals living with dementia, as well as those requiring respite care, intermediate care, or care through the Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway.
At present, Horton Cross Nursing Home is rated as “Requires Improvement” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We fully acknowledge the importance of this rating and have taken significant, proactive steps to improve the quality of our services. Over the past three months, we have made notable progress in enhancing care delivery, ensuring safe practices, and building a stronger, more skilled workforce. This includes the recruitment of experienced healthcare professionals and the provision of targeted training to upskill our current staff.
We have successfully completed all action plans outlined by the CQC following our last inspection, and we are awaiting a follow-up visit from inspectors, with the goal of achieving a “Good” rating across all domains. Our commitment to continuous improvement also extends to the living environment—we are currently undergoing a phased programme of refurbishment to modernise resident rooms and communal areas, creating a warm, safe, and welcoming space for those we support.
At Horton Cross, we are dedicated to putting people at the heart of everything we do. Our team remains focused on providing person-centred care in a respectful, inclusive, and homely environment.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
- Short-stay
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
- Adults under 65 yrs
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Type of care
- Dementia Nursing
- Dementia Residential
- Nursing
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Short stay services
- Intermediate Care
- Respite Care
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Specific care needs
- Bariatric Care
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Cafe
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Pets Allowed
- Protected Mealtimes
- Purpose Built
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Terrace
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Double/twin Rooms Available
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Pets Allowed
- Wifi
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Dining
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Tracking
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Hairdressing (in room)
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
In The Area
| Bar | 0.2 miles | |
| Bus Station | 8.2 miles | |
| Dentist | 1.5 miles | |
| Doctor | 0.8 miles | |
| Park | 1.0 miles | |
| Pharmacy | 1.0 miles | |
| Shop | 0.9 miles | |
| Supermarket | 1.4 miles | |
| Train Station | 8.2 miles |
Languages
- English
- Filipino
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Romanian
- Spanish
- Urdu
Funding Sources
- Local Authority
- Local Authority with top-up
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good