Torrwood care home in Wells
Torrwood care home, Gilbert Scott Road, South Horrington Village, Wells, BA5 3FB
- General nursing care
- Nursing dementia care
- Palliative care
- Respite/short stay
- Residential dementia care
- Residential care
Beverley Davies
Care Home Manager
Nursing, dementia and residential care in Wells
Torrwood is a welcoming care home in Wells offering residential care, dementia care, nursing care, palliative care and short-stay respite care in a beautiful rural setting overlooking the Mendip Hills. Combining personalised 24-hour support with peaceful surroundings and a strong sense of community, Torrwood is a place where residents can feel at home while continuing to live life their way.
Supporting up to 82 residents, our experienced team provides care tailored to each person's individual needs, preferences and routines. With residential, nursing and specialist dementia care available within the home, residents and families have the reassurance that support can adapt as needs change, while maintaining familiar surroundings and relationships.
Torrwood shares its setting with Torrwood retirement living apartments and MHA Communities Mendip & District, creating a wider community centred around connection, companionship and living well in later life.
MHA offers respite care in the heart of Wells
Our respite breaks are an ideal short stay care solution with temporary support for you or your loved ones in our capable and experienced hands.
Why choose a respite break?
- An opportunity for carers to take a break and enjoy a holiday
- Help with further recovery after a hospital stay
- A trial visit to experience life in a care home before permanent choices are made.
Find out more about MHAs respite care
Your life with MHA
Our high standards
We’re dedicated to providing some of the highest quality care and support to older people across England and Wales, and are proud that our commitment is recognised and reflected in our independent care inspection reports.
We're a Top 20 care home group
We’re delighted to be recognised once again by carehome.co.uk as a Top 20 care home group. We’re proud to have received this award consistently since 2018 - a true testament to the dedication and compassion of our colleagues.
Our dedicated activities co-ordinators
We are proud that all homes have an activities co-ordinator who makes sure that the home is offering different types of engagement for you to enjoy: fulfilling the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents.
Chef prepared meals
We’re dedicated to providing high quality, freshly cooked meals, balanced menus, a range of choice and the highest food safety standards to our residents.
Your safety is our priority
When choosing an MHA care home, you can be sure of our dedication to protecting residents, caring for each individual in a safe and secure environment which is tailored to their personal needs.
Our tailored dementia care
We're passionate about providing exceptional support for people living with dementia, their family and friends.
Keeping you connected
We recognise the health and fulfilment benefits of keeping in touch with your loved ones so we actively encourage this across our care homes in ways which suit you.
Chaplaincy & spiritual support
We're proud to provide all our residents with pastoral care through our dedicated chaplaincy services. We place great importance on nurturing the mind, body and spirit of those we care for, their families and our colleagues of all faiths and none.
Seize The Day programme
Whether you've always wanted to ride a white knuckle roller coaster, enjoy a former pastime, or simply visiting a location that holds special memories, with MHA’s unique Seize The Day initiative almost anything is possible.
Compassionate end of life care
At MHA, we are here to ensure your loved one lives as comfortably as possible by managing their physical discomfort, delivering emotional, psychological and spiritual care, all while offering round-the-clock practical support.
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“Couldn't have asked for better support and opportunities” Meet Ella Redmore, the first assistant practitioner at MHA Torrwood
MHA Torrwood celebrates long service of colleagues combining to a wonderful 323 years
Your next steps
We know that choosing a care home for yourself or a loved one can feel emotional and overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you get in touch, we’ll work closely with you to make sure everything is handled with care, compassion, and understanding.
Step one
Speak to our team
Contact our friendly care team for a quick, informal chat. You can get in touch either by telephone or via our online care placement enquiry form. We'll speak to you about you or your loved one's care needs and answer any questions you might have.
Step two
Arrange a care home visit
The best way to get a sense of our care home is to pop in for a tour. We'll invite you to meet our manager, care team, and residents, and have a look around our home and its facilities. We’d be delighted to show you around!
Step three
Care home assessment of needs
We’ll carry out a thorough assessment of you or your loved one's medical, care, and mobility needs at a location convenient for you to make sure we can provide a safe and comfortable home.
Step four
Decision and availability
If we're able to support your care needs, we’ll confirm the availability of a suitable room and chat with you about when you or your loved one might be ready to move in.
Step five
Settle into your new home
When you move into our home, we welcome you or your loved one to bring along the keepsakes and belongings that make it feel like home. During the first few weeks, we’ll focus on helping you or your loved one settle in comfortably and ensuring all care needs are fully met.