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West Abbey

Stourton Way, Yeovil, BA21 3UA


Summary

  • Good

    Regulator's rating

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  • Rooms available

    Current availability

  • 97 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1994

    Date opened

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From the owner

Here at West Abbey we provide high quality 24-hour nursing and residential care. We offer expert care for people with dementia in our Memory lane Community. We also have a facility for younger people with physical disabilities. All our rooms are wh…

Here at West Abbey we provide high quality 24-hour nursing and residential care. We offer expert care for people with dementia in our Memory lane Community. We also have a facility for younger people with physical disabilities. All our rooms are wheelchair accessible and have en-suite facilities.

We have lots to offer - including onsite hairdresser, physiotherapy and our activities team offer entertainment and activities to suit our residents needs, including gardening, baking and regular outings.

West Abbey have been in partnership with Life Circles since 2012. Life circles is a new film to be released this year, capturing the 'inspirtational and poignant journey of the experiences of three dance artists working in care homes'. Please see the video below for a taster of things to come

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Nursing care

    Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

    Separate dementia accommodation

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Adults under 65 years
  • Physical disabilities
  • Brain injuries
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Huntington's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Convalescent care

Features

  • 97 beds
  • 89 single bedrooms
  • 4 beds in double / twin rooms
  • 89 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1994
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Grounds / gardens
  • Separate dementia accommodation

Prices

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Good

Last inspection

09 Mar 2023

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Good
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