Care homes · Somerset
Care homes in Taunton
CQC lists 43 care homes in Taunton, with 1,223 beds between them, operated by 28 separate providers. Voyage 1 Limited runs the most, with 7. Of the 41 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% across Somerset and 83% across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees in Taunton: about £1,450 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 17 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Cedar Lodge was rated Requires improvement on 24 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Somerset, checked daily.
- A care needs assessment from Somerset council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- CQC rates 38 of the 41 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 2 not yet rated.
- 20 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; 11 provide nursing care.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Taunton", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 43registered care homes
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 11provide nursing care
- 13inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Taunton | South West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,450 | £1,450 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,690 | £1,690 | £1,640 |
Care homes in Taunton
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 43
- Care for adults under 65 · 36
- Elderly care · 34
- Residential care · 32
- Learning disability care · 23
- Physical disability care · 20
- Dementia care · 20
- Sensory impairment care · 14
- Nursing care · 11
- Mental health care · 10
- Substance misuse support · 3
Heron House Residential Home
What inspectors found: People lived in a home where the provider and registered manager were passionate about providing high quality person-centred care.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Ashleigh House
What inspectors found: Date of inspection: 27 February 2025 to 4 March 2025.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Westleigh House
What inspectors found: The service specialised in the care of people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Lavender Court
What inspectors found: Lavender Court specialises in the care of older people including people living with dementia.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Calway House
What inspectors found: Maple and Spruce cared for people who required support with personal care, Laurel and Cedar provided nursing care to people and Sycamore supported people…
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Northway House
What inspectors found: This assessment was carried out between 11 and 12 November 2025.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Rivers
What inspectors found: The service provides support to younger adults with a learning disability, physical disability, and sensory impairments.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Little Oaks Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: This assessment was carried out between 5 and 17 February.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Bridge House (Somerset)
What inspectors found: We undertook this assessment due to the age of the rating.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
The Firs Care Centre
What inspectors found: This assessment began on 23 July 2025 and was completed on 29 July 2025.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Laural House
What inspectors found: At our last inspection the service needed to make improvements in staffing levels, medicines competency assessments, risk management and governance.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Netherclay House
What inspectors found: The assessment of Netherclay House took place between 5 February and 27 February 2026.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Wey House Nursing Home
What inspectors found: The home specialises in the care of people who have a brain injury or complex neurological health care needs.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
The Rectory Care Home
What inspectors found: Everyone we spoke with said they felt safe living at The Rectory.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
St Georges Care Home
What inspectors found: Everyone we spoke with praised the staff and the care they received at St Georges Care Home.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Wellington Road
What inspectors found: The home specialises in the care of people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Dimensions Somerset The Brambles
What inspectors found: People were supported by enough staff to ensure their safety.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Moorhaven
What inspectors found: People lived in a home which was well led by an experienced registered manager.
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Mountbatten Nursing Home
What inspectors found: People felt safe and well cared for at Mountbatten Nursing Home.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Ivy View
What inspectors found: The service was able to demonstrate how they were meeting the principles of right support, right care, right culture.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
The Bungalow
What inspectors found: The home provides a service to people with a learning disability/autistic people and/or a physical disability.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
The Manor
What inspectors found: People were mostly positive about the care and support they received, however, we received mixed feedback about staffing levels, especially from people living on…
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Dimensions Somerset Newholme
What inspectors found: The home specialises in the care of people who have a learning disability and/or autism.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
House of St Martin
What inspectors found: The home specialises in supporting men coming from prison or secure hospitals with multiple needs, including substance misuse, mental health issues or a learning…
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Gotton Manor
What inspectors found: People were happy with the care and support they received.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Wilton House
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Hamilton Park Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Dimensions Somerset Ashbury
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Elmsmead
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
The Knowls
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Halcon House
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Catherine House
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
The Dairy House
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Longrun House
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Oake Meadows Care Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Orchard Lea
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Barley House
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Aspen Court
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Cedar Lodge
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Dimensions Somerset The Saplings
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Elm Tree House
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Sherwell Manor
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Frethey House
Est. £1.83k–£2.23k/wk
Dementia care homes in Taunton
20 of the 43 care homes in Taunton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 16 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 20 registered for dementia.
What care homes cost in Taunton
| Residential care home | £1,445 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,690 a week |
What the council pays (Somerset Council): £26.83 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £805 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £832 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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What the numbers say about Taunton
On their CQC registrations, 20 of 43 list physical disabilities, 23 of 43 list learning disabilities and 10 of 43 list mental health conditions. Somerset has 9 Outstanding care homes in total; in Taunton the figure is 3. CQC registered Sherwell Manor in October 2026, the newest on this list. Nursing care is available in 11 of 43 homes (26%); across Somerset the share is 29%. Of Taunton and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Taunton ranks 6th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (88%); Wellington is highest at 100%. Across Somerset, 29% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Taunton it is 30%. Typical size: 26 beds across Somerset, 28 on average in Taunton. Across Somerset we list 168 care homes, and 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Taunton the figure is 93%. One rating goes back to January 2019: Elmsmead. Ask what has changed since.
Providers behind the care homes in Taunton
- Voyage 8 in this list
- Somerset Care Limited 4 in this list
- Dimensions 4 in this list
- Cream Care 3 in this list
- Peace of Mind Healthcare Ltd 2 in this list
- Cream I Limited 2 in this list
- Care Concern Group 2 in this list
- Abbeyfield Society 1 in this list
- Pebblestones Limited 1 in this list
- Mrs Parminder Degun 1 in this list
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited 1 in this list
- Langley House Trust 1 in this list
- Harbour Healthcare 1 in this list
- Welford Healthcare 1 in this list
- Crystal Care Collection 1 in this list
- Care UK Care Services Limited 1 in this list
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Taunton and the towns around it
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | – | 43 | 38 |
| Wellington | 6.1 mi | 9 | 9 |
| Bridgwater | 8.8 mi | 11 | 10 |
| Ilminster | 10.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Chard | 11.5 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Willand | 14.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Common questions about care homes in Taunton
Which care homes can I choose from in Taunton?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 43 care homes in Taunton. Of these, 11 provide nursing care and 20 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Heron House Residential Home, Ashleigh House and Westleigh House.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Taunton have?
Of the 41 that have been rated, 38 (93%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Taunton?
Self-funder fees in South West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will Somerset council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Somerset council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Somerset council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Taunton?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 13 of the 43 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 28. A checklist to help.
How does Taunton compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Wellington (6.1 miles): 9, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Bridgwater (8.8 miles): 11, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Ilminster (10.1 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Taunton itself has 43, 38 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Wellington 6.1 mi
- Care homes in Bridgwater 8.8 mi
- Care homes in Ilminster 10.1 mi
- Care homes in Chard 11.5 mi
- Care homes in Willand 14.7 mi
- Care homes in Martock 14.8 mi
- Care homes in Honiton 15.8 mi
- Care homes in Burnham-on-Sea 16.1 mi
Related pages and guides for Taunton
- How to pay for care in Somerset
- Best rated care homes in Somerset
- Nursing homes in Somerset
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Somerset's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Home care in Taunton (44)
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
- How to read a CQC rating
- Home care versus a care home
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.