The house was originally owned by Broadstone's doctor, Dr Norman, and is still known to some locals as "the Doctor's house". Having been extended and adapted for use as a care home, it is thought that Southmead has been serving the area since around the mid 1950s.

To this day, Southmead maintains a reputation for being a warm, friendly family home, having survived many of the changes which saw so many similar homes disappear. We strongly believe that there remains an important place for such homes in the community.