Care homes in Yeovil

The Knoll Nursing Home provides long and short-term residential and nursing care for older and frail people, alongside respite, convalescent, palliative and adult day care. Its nursing service operates 24 hours a day and includes post-operative support, chronic illness care and terminal illness support.

Bedrooms can be personalised with cherished belongings, while communal areas, private gardens and a specially adapted minibus support…

Chestnut Lodge provides residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, mental health needs or physical disabilities. Its registration also covers younger adults, giving families a setting for more complex support needs.

The home was refurbished before opening in 2023 and places bedrooms around a central courtyard garden.

Small and family-run, Compton View Residential Care Home supports older people in Yeovil with residential and respite care, alongside dementia and complex care. The Victorian house has individually decorated rooms, with fifteen of its seventeen rooms providing en-suite facilities.

Fresh food is prepared on the premises, while residents can join quizzes, exercise classes and yoga.

Specialist dementia care is at the heart of Fir Villa, a residential home near Yeovil in the village of Marston Magna. The home supports older people and also provides care for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. A calm, structured and reassuring environment helps residents feel safe and understood.

Fir Villa occupies a Victorian building extended with purpose-built en-suite…

Ivelhurst Nursing Home combines 24-hour nursing care with residential support and short-term respite stays. Its residential wing is designed for people with less clinical need, offering homely living spaces that residents can personalise with familiar belongings.

The nursing team works around individual health requirements, including medication, monitoring and person-centred care plans.

The Elms Residential Home provides 24-hour residential, dementia and respite care for older people, with support for physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

Care plans and medication management support daily needs, while home-cooked meals and ensuite rooms form part of the accommodation. Residents can use lounges, gardens, a hair salon and chiropody, and join activities in quiet spaces designed for calm conversation.

West Abbey provides nursing, residential, dementia and respite care in Yeovil, with services also available for people under 65. Its registered scope includes older people, younger adults, physical disabilities and dementia, supporting families considering both long-term and short-stay arrangements.

The home’s wider care offer includes freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients where possible, modified-texture dishes and food…

Sherborne House offers dedicated dementia care, nursing care, holiday care and day care on the edge of Yeovil. Its nursing wing includes bright en-suite bedrooms, large communal areas and access to secure landscaped gardens, supporting both longer-term care and shorter stays.

The home’s wider programme includes therapies, wellbeing support and day-to-day activities, while the nursing service provides 24-hour care through qualified and trained…

Specialist further education for young adults with autism combines with life-skills support at Cambian Lufton Manor College. Students can attend through day or residential placements, linking education with preparation for more independent living.

The college sits within Cambian’s specialist education and residential services, with referral guidance available for families and professionals.

Residential, dementia and respite care at Potter House supports older people who need help with daily living while retaining familiar routines and personal identity. The home creates individual care plans, reviews changing needs and provides support with personal care, medication and everyday wellbeing.

Families can choose an all-inclusive package covering care, meals, activities, housekeeping and hairdressing for one clear weekly fee.