The Bridles

The Bridles is a nursing home in Wincanton, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 74 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by BUPA Group, which operates 121 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2024.

The Bridles has not yet received a CQC rating. This is normal for a newly registered service; the CQC usually inspects within its first year.

The Bridles has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,563 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 Bridles include Elroi Manor, Elliscombe House and Highfield House Residential Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.