Torrwood Care Centre
Nursing home · Wells
Gilbert Scott Road, South Horrington Village, Wells, BA5 3FB
Run by Methodist Homes
- GoodCQC · Sept 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds82
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01749 675533
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 September 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Torrwood Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-312174347
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Torrwood Care Centre
Torrwood Care Centre provides residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Wells. Its services include general nursing care, nursing dementia care, palliative care and residential dementia support, with personalised care plans and 24-hour nursing available for residents.
The centre has en-suite rooms, communal lounges and dining areas, secure landscaped gardens, a hair salon and a dedicated chaplain for pastoral support. Activities and events form part of daily life, alongside spiritual support and end-of-life care. Fees vary according to individual needs, room choice and funding arrangements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wells
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon Springs Care HomeWells | 2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Crandon Springs Care HomeWells | 2 miles | |||
| Fletcher HouseWells | 2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GrangeWells | 2.1 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Bendalls FarmWells | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Methodist Homes
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartcliffe Nursing HomeBristol | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stratton HouseBath | Good | 8.4 | |
| Horfield LodgeBristol | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| The FairwaysChippenham | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Fitzwarren HouseSwindon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hampton Lodge (St Basils)Southampton | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HomesteadCarterton | Good | 8.4 | |
| BrookfieldOxford | Good | 7.4 | |
| Cedar LodgeSolihull | Good | 8.0 | |
| HomewoodLeamington Spa | Good | 8.0 | |
| GreenwaysBognor Regis | Good | 7.4 | |
| Abbey ParkCoventry | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dedicated pastoral support
- Secure landscaped gardens
- Nursing dementia care
Ask about
- Fees depend on individual needs, room choice and funding options
Suits: Older people needing nursing, dementia, palliative or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Gilbert Scott Road, South Horrington Village, Wells, BA5 3FB
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Torrwood provide?
Torrwood provides residential care, nursing care and dementia nursing care, with support for everyday tasks and 24-hour qualified nursing support where needed.
Does Torrwood offer respite or palliative care?
Yes. Torrwood offers palliative care and short-stay respite care, as well as residential, nursing and dementia care.
How many residents can Torrwood accommodate?
Torrwood has 82 places, including accommodation for people living with dementia, with en-suite rooms, communal lounges and dining areas.
Does Torrwood provide spiritual or pastoral support?
Yes. Torrwood has a dedicated Chaplain offering pastoral support, alongside spiritual support for residents.
How much does Torrwood Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Torrwood Care Centre for its weekly fee. As a guide, Somerset council paid on average £1,082 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.