Which nursing homes are listed for Taunton?

This search returns thirteen homes registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide nursing care in Taunton. They include Dunkirk Memorial House, Gotton Manor, Calway House, Mountbatten Nursing Home, The Firs Care Centre, Frethey House and Wey House Nursing Home among others. Each has a profile here setting out its registration details and published inspection outcome. The list follows current registration data, so it changes as homes register, close or alter their registration.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a residential care home?

A residential care home provides help with everyday living such as washing, dressing, medication and meals, without registered nurses on the rota. A nursing home offers all of that with qualified nurses on duty at all times to meet clinical needs. Every provider on this page is registered for nursing care. If someone needs wound care, complex medication or regular clinical monitoring, nursing registration is the level to look for.

What should I ask when I visit a nursing home in Taunton?

Ask about registered nurse cover on both day and night shifts and how absence is covered at short notice. Ask how the home responds when a resident becomes unwell, who calls the doctor and whether end of life care can be given without another move. Ask to see the current menu and activity programme, and ask how families are informed after a fall or an incident. Visit again unannounced at a different time of day before you decide.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Taunton?

Ask the adult social care team at Somerset Council for a care needs assessment for the person concerned. The entitlement applies regardless of income, and you can make the request on someone else's behalf with their agreement. An assessor will consider daily living, mobility, medication and any clinical needs to establish the right level of care. Where nursing needs are significant, ask for a continuing healthcare checklist to be completed as part of the process.

Can Somerset Council fund a nursing home placement?

It can, where a care needs assessment concludes that nursing care is necessary and a financial assessment shows savings and capital below the national threshold. The council then contributes towards the weekly fee and the resident keeps a personal allowance. Anyone above the threshold funds the placement themselves, although the council still provides information and advice on arranging it. Ask separately about continuing healthcare funding, which is assessed by the National Health Service and can cover the full cost.

How early should the search for a nursing home begin?

As soon as nursing care looks likely, because assessments take time and homes in Taunton do not always have an immediate vacancy. Starting early lets the person needing care visit and give a view rather than having somewhere chosen under pressure. If the search follows a hospital admission, tell the ward team straight away so discharge planning and funding decisions run together. Even a provisional shortlist makes a sudden change far easier to handle.

Nursing Homes in Taunton

Taunton has 13 CQC registered nursing homes. 12 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 9 of the 13 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Taunton at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Taunton, to help you judge the options below.

Somerset Council pays, residential care: £805 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
Care home beds filled across Somerset: 85%. The 12 month average is 85%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71
People aged 75 and over: 81,600. Rising to 97,500 by 2035, up 19%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 353 beds.
Who pays, across Somerset (estimate): 35% council, 44% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 10,500. Rising to 13,600 by 2035, up 29%
People aged 85 and over: 21,600. Rising to 33,700 by 2035, up 56%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Choosing between the nursing homes serving Taunton

Thirteen homes is a manageable field, and with quality relatively even across it the decision usually comes down to fit rather than filtering. The homes here range from Dunkirk Memorial House, the one provider currently rated Outstanding, through established names such as Gotton Manor, Calway House, Mountbatten Nursing Home, Beauchamp House Nursing Home, Hamilton Park Nursing Home and Wey House Nursing Home. Location, room availability and the atmosphere on the day of a visit will separate them more sharply than any rating does.

What nursing registration actually means

A nursing registration means qualified nurses are on the staff rota at all times, not simply on call. That matters where someone needs wound care, help managing a long term condition, complex medication, a feeding tube or regular clinical observation. It also means a home can usually keep supporting a resident as needs increase, avoiding a further move at the worst possible moment. Ask each home directly what it can and cannot manage, because registration sets the floor rather than the ceiling.

What to check on a visit

Ask how many registered nurses are on duty across a day shift and overnight, and how the home covers sickness at short notice. Ask what happens when a resident deteriorates, how quickly a doctor is involved and whether end of life care can be provided in the home. Look at how staff speak to residents when they think nobody is watching, and go back a second time around a mealtime. Ask about falls, pressure care and how families are contacted after an incident, then ask to see the last inspection report and let the manager talk you through it.

Arranging the care and settling the funding

Before fees are negotiated with any home, the person needing care is entitled to a care needs assessment, carried out by the Somerset Council adult social care team as the authority responsible for these decisions locally. The right to that assessment does not depend on savings, and a relative already providing care can request a separate carer's assessment alongside it. The outcome establishes whether nursing care is appropriate, which in turn shapes both the shortlist and any contribution towards the cost.

Who pays and what to ask about

A financial assessment of income, savings and capital determines the funding route. Above the national threshold a placement is self funded, and below it the council contributes towards the weekly fee while the resident keeps a personal allowance for personal spending. Where someone has a primary health need rather than a social care need, continuing healthcare funding may cover the full cost, and that is assessed by the National Health Service rather than the council, so ask for a checklist to be completed when nursing needs are substantial.

Understanding the fees

Nursing fees sit above residential fees because of round the clock registered nurse cover, and they vary between homes in Taunton according to room type and how much support someone needs. Ask for a written breakdown showing exactly what the weekly fee includes, how often fees are reviewed and what notice applies on either side. Where a council contribution is in place, ask plainly whether a third party top up would be expected, since that falls on the family and has to remain affordable over years rather than months.

13 nursing homes in Taunton

Beauchamp House Nursing Home · Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6SG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care South
Beauchamp House is a nursing home in Taunton. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Dunkirk Memorial House · Minehead Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3BT
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by The Royal British Legion
Here at Dunkirk Memorial House, we are a nursing home based in Taunton, Somerset, and we are proud to provide a genuinely caring environment for the people who live with us. We support older adults with a range of needs, including those...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
The Manor · Haydon Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5HF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Here at The Manor, we are a nursing home based in Taunton, Somerset, and we are proud to provide a genuine home from home for the people who live with us. We support a wide range of needs under one roof, including older person care,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Calway House · Calway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EQ
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Somerset Care Limited
We at Calway House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Taunton, where compassionate residential and nursing care meets a true sense of community. Nestled within the historic county town of Somerset, our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Aspen Court · Hope Corner Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by N. Notaro Homes Limited
Here at Aspen Court, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Taunton, Somerset, and we take real pride in the community we have built within these walls. Our home is a place where older people are genuinely known as individuals, where...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
The Firs Care Centre · 251 Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Firs Care Centre Ltd
Here at The Firs Care Centre in Taunton, Somerset, we provide nursing home care for people with a range of needs, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our team works hard every day to make sure the people in our care feel safe,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Gotton Manor · Gotton Manor Home, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare Ltd
We at Gotton Manor are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the peaceful surroundings of Taunton, Somerset. Our home has become a trusted place where older adults and younger residents alike can feel safe, valued, and truly...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oake Meadows Care Home · Wyvern Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Welford Healthcare STH Limited
Oake Meadows Care Home is a nursing home near Taunton in Somerset. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Wey House Nursing Home · Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1BT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Solor Care (South West) Ltd
Wey House Nursing Home provides nursing care in Taunton for older people and younger adults. We support adults with learning disabilities and autism, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Mountbatten Nursing Home · 82-84 Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by R Brice
We are Mountbatten Nursing Home in Taunton, Somerset. We care for older people who need qualified nursing as well as support with daily living, and we take respite admissions for shorter stays. We have kept our focus clear. Nursing care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Lavender Court · Roman Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Somerset Care Limited
Lavender Court is a nursing home in Taunton, Somerset. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. Nursing on site means somebody's declining...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Frethey House · Frethey Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
Frethey House is a nursing home in Taunton, Somerset, providing nursing and personal care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. We care for residents living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hamilton Park Nursing Home · 6 Hamilton Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2EH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Kenmore Hamilton Park Limited
Hamilton Park Nursing Home is in Taunton. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Somerset, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.	£805	£1,400 to £1,650
Nursing care South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.	£832	£1,599 to £1,983
Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.	Not published separately	£1,450 to £1,813
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

The Firs Care Centre, 8 September 2025, Good
Wey House Nursing Home, 23 May 2025, Good
Calway House, 8 April 2025, Good

Longest since a report

Dunkirk Memorial House, 3 January 2019, Outstanding
Aspen Court, 26 March 2019, Good
Frethey House, 27 September 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Taunton

How many nursing homes are there in Taunton?

Taunton has 13 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 12 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Taunton?

Somerset Council pays an average of £805 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. 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.

Which nursing homes in Taunton were inspected most recently?

The Firs Care Centre (8 September 2025), Wey House Nursing Home (23 May 2025) and Calway House (8 April 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.

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