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Horton Cross Nursing Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Ilminster, Somerset. It is operated by Sentimental Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Horton Cross Nursing Home provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Horton Cross Nursing Home in February 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Horton Cross Nursing Home is located in Ilminster, within the Somerset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Horton Cross, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PT |
| Phone | 0146 052144 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 12 February 2026 |
| Provider | Sentimental Care Limited |
Is Horton Cross Nursing Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Horton Cross Nursing Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-127009637
What type of care does Horton Cross Nursing Home provide?
Horton Cross Nursing Home provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Horton Cross Nursing Home?
You can contact Horton Cross Nursing Home by phone on 0146 052144, or visit them at Horton Cross, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PT.
What is Horton Cross Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Horton Cross Nursing Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-127009637
What are Horton Cross Nursing Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Horton Cross Nursing Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Inadequate, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Inadequate.
How many care homes are in Ilminster?
There are 3 CQC-registered care homes in Ilminster. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/ilminster.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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