Sherwell Manor
Sherwell Manor is a residential care home in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 3GA).
Newly registered with the CQC, October 2026. No inspection rating has been published yet.
About Sherwell Manor
Sherwell Manor is a residential care home in Taunton, supporting older people and younger adults from across Somerset, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. A care home is judged by its ordinary days rather than its brochure, so that is where our attention goes. Meals cooked here and eaten at a table. Personal care offered calmly and in private. Medication managed properly. Rooms that look like they belong to the person living in them. Staff awake overnight. Enough happening in the house to give the day a shape, and nobody pressed into joining anything they have no interest in. People keep their own routines wherever we can arrange it, because a home that insists everyone rises at the same hour and bathes to a schedule has quietly stopped being a home. For residents with a physical disability, getting about matters enormously. Accessible bathrooms, the right equipment, and staff who know how a particular person wants to be helped to move. Mobility lost because assistance was inconvenient is a loss we work hard to prevent, since it is easy to cause and very hard to reverse. Where dementia is part of somebody's life we work on familiarity and calm instead of correction, and we ask relatives early for the history that helps us reach a person when they are distressed. The Care Quality Commission has not yet given us an overall rating. Come and see the home, unannounced if you prefer, and talk to the people who live here.
Care provided at Sherwell Manor
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 66 residents
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Sherwell Manor compares in Somerset
Measured against the 201 care homes registered in Somerset. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 66 places. Larger than 174 of the 201 homes. The local average is 33 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 153 of the 201 homes (76%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- October 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 201 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 201 homes, 108 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Somerset.
The local picture: Somerset
What the numbers say about care for older people in Somerset.
What care costs in Somerset, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £805 | £1,400 to £1,650 (South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.) |
| Nursing care | £832 | £1,599 to £1,983 (South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 (South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 81,600. Rising to 97,500 by 2035, up 19%
- People aged 85 and over: 21,600. Rising to 33,700 by 2035, up 56%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 10,500. Rising to 13,600 by 2035, up 29%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 353 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Somerset: 85%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Who pays, across Somerset (estimate): 35% council, 44% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about Sherwell Manor
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 October 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- Crystal Care Homes Killams Opco Limited, which runs this service only.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Warwick House Medical Practice, 0.8 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, 1.4 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton Station, 1.6 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Sherwell Manor
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, 1.4 miles away
It is about 1.4 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Warwick House Medical Practice, 0.8 miles away
- Taunton Vale Healthcare, 1.1 miles away
- St James Medical Centre, 1.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Whyman House Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Orthoworld Taunton, 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Canon Street Dental Centre, 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.8 miles away
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
- Boots, 1 mile away
Nearest railway stations
- Taunton Station, 1.6 miles away
- Bishop's Lydeard Station, 5.7 miles away
Around Sherwell Manor
- H: Sherwell Manor
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
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Common questions about Sherwell Manor
Where is Sherwell Manor located?
Sherwell Manor is a residential care home in Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3GA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Sherwell Manor provide?
Sherwell Manor is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Sherwell Manor provide dementia care?
Yes. Sherwell Manor supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Sherwell Manor have?
Sherwell Manor is registered for up to 66 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Sherwell Manor
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Sherwell Manor is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Sherwell Manor is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Sherwell Manor supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
Sherwell Manor has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Sherwell Manor. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Sherwell Manor
Dementia Care at Sherwell Manor
Musgrove Park Hospital is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, useful to know when health needs change quickly. Dementia care is on this home's registration, and the usual foundations are familiar staff, a calm layout and a day that keeps its shape. The home says it works on familiarity where dementia is part of somebody's life. With no inspection yet on record, that claim is worth probing in person. Ask how distress is handled and whether doors are secured in any part of the building. Ask how staffing continuity is managed and what happens if nursing care becomes necessary.
Residential Care at Sherwell Manor
Sherwell Manor is registered for 66 people, larger than 174 of the 201 homes in Somerset, where the average is 33. Residential care provides everyday living support without nursing staff on site, so meals, personal care, medication and activity are the responsibility of care workers. Clinical needs are met by visiting GPs and district nurses, which is where residential and nursing care part company. Fees in the South West typically run from £1000 to £1300 a week, while Somerset usually pays about £750 to £900. That gap is the first thing to clarify, since a top up may be required. Ask too how the home decides when someone's needs have outgrown a residential setting.
Older Person Care at Sherwell Manor
Warwick House Medical Practice lies 0.8 miles from Sherwell Manor, and a Boots pharmacy the same distance. Registered for older person care, the Taunton home describes meals cooked on site and eaten at a table, personal care offered calmly and in private, and medication managed properly. It also says staff are awake overnight and that rooms should look as though they belong to the person living in them. People are said to keep their own routines wherever that can be arranged. Ask how many staff are on duty between midnight and morning across 66 places. Ask what happens if a resident prefers to rise late or bathe in the evening.
Younger Adults at Sherwell Manor
Taunton station is 1.6 miles from the home, a detail that matters more to a younger resident. Sherwell Manor is registered for younger adults alongside older people, in a house of 66 where the balance will sit with the older group. Age appropriate company and activity are therefore fair questions to put. Ask who else under 65 lives there and what their week contains.
Physical Disability at Sherwell Manor
Some 153 of the 201 homes in Somerset hold a Good or Outstanding rating, which Sherwell Manor cannot yet claim. Physical disability is among its registered categories, and the home names accessible bathrooms, the right equipment and staff who know how a person wants to be helped to move. It argues that mobility lost through inconvenient assistance is easy to cause and hard to reverse.
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