Minehead
Westerley is situated just off the main road which runs into the town centre which is about half a mile away. The house stands in a prominent position with views of the beautiful Quantock Hills from the front and North Hill from the side and rear. The home is in a level position, about 10 minutes walk from the sea.   The town is served by bus services offering good connections with Taunton Rail Station and other towns and villages in the West Country.

How to find us:

By car:

From Junction 27 of the M5, take the A358 through Taunton to the A39 at Williton then on to Minehead. King Edward Road is a turning on the right on the way into the town.

By Train:

Take First Great Western or Virgin Trains to Taunton Station from where a regular 'First' bus (service 28) makes a convenient connection for Minehead, setting down near the end of King Edward Road. Through tickets are available for First Great Western rail users.

Features Common to all Homes

All residents enjoy the freedoms and civil liberties associated with living as normal citizens in the community. They are actively encouraged to pursue their own interests and hobbies, both within the home and in the wider community in which their home is situated. Since the Homes are Christian Homes, residents are encouraged to share in daily family prayers, where possible, but this is not obligatory. These devotions are held each weekday in the mornings and Holy Communion is celebrated monthly.

Residents may have their own telephones fitted in their rooms and all rooms are equipped with a TV aerial socket.

Each room is fitted with a call bell to enable residents to summon a member of staff should the need arise and most rooms are equipped to recognised standards for disabled residents.

History:

"Westerley" was formerly an hotel until purchased by the former Mutual Aid Homes and opened on 24th May, 1957 as a Residential Care Home for elderly people.

Facilities:

The Home is registered with the National Care Standards Commission to provide accommodation for 23 residents. There are currently 21 rooms available for residents, one of which is suitable for shared occupation, if required, by a married couple. Otherwise all residents are invariably accommodated in single rooms. Residents' bedrooms are situated on the ground and first floors, which are served by a passenger lift. All rooms have en suite facilities except one, which is reserved for short stay residents only, for respite care or convalescence; this room has an adjacent bathroom and toilet.

All rooms are fitted with a call bell to enable residents to summon a member of staff should the need arise and all rooms are equipped to recognised standards for disabled residents.

On the ground floor there is a large comfortable lounge with a large screen TV, a baby grand piano, and deep windows overlooking the garden. The lounge is equipped with a loop system to assist the hard of hearing. There is also a reading room/library, a small quiet lounge and a spacious dining room.

There is an extensive prize-winning garden, greatly appreciated by the residents and visitors to the Home and the town. It offers opportunities for relaxation and lawn games etc. The summer house is a much used facility during the warmer months. The Home is situated on level ground, which is ideal for elderly people.

There is a large garage and adequate car parking facilities. A buggy is available to enable some residents to reach the town centre who find it a little beyond easy walking distance.