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Supported living in Taunton
18 of the 44 home care agencies covering Taunton offer supported living. 100% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 5 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was MJ Home Care Staffing Limited, rated Good on 6 July 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
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- CQC rates 11 of the 11 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 7 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Supported living in Taunton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 18agencies registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 14are registered for dementia
- 7inspected or rated since October 2024
Supported living in Taunton: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 44
- Care for adults under 65 · 39
- Elderly care · 39
- Physical disability care · 32
- Dementia care · 31
- Sensory impairment care · 28
- Mental health care · 25
- Learning disability care · 18
- Supported living · 18
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Children's care · 5
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MJ Home Care Staffing Limited | Jul 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Churchview Care Services (Taunton) | Jul 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Amber Rose Healthcare Ltd | Feb 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 10 | |
| 4 | Way Ahead Care LTD | Apr 2025 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Stokely Healthcare Ltd | Jan 2025 | 1.1 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | RCS Care Solutions LTD | Jan 2025 | 1.4 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Meadow Court | Jul 2025 | 2.2 miles | 2 | |
| 8 | Allerton C&S SW | Feb 2022 | 1.4 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Mass Home Care | Oct 2022 | 1.4 miles | 9 | |
| 10 | Somerset Care Community (Taunton Deane) | Jan 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 11 | Orchard Lea | Feb 2019 | 1.2 miles | 5 | |
| 12 | Daysprings Healthcare Limited Taunton | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 13 | Impressions Care Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 8 |
| 14 | Aeria Homecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 15 | Eagles Wings24 Care Taunton | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 9 |
| 16 | NACS West Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.2 miles | 6 |
| 17 | MJR Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.4 miles | 7 |
| 18 | BlueWave Care LTD | Not yet rated | – | 1.8 miles | 6 |
Every agency covering Taunton registered with CQC for supported living, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How supported living in Taunton compares
CQC lists supported living for 18 of the 44 agencies covering Taunton, or 41%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: MJ Home Care Staffing Limited, Churchview Care Services (Taunton) and Amber Rose Healthcare Ltd. 7 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2019 and the newest from July 2026. 17 have an office within 2 miles of Taunton centre. 7 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Somerset as a whole has 46 agencies registered for supported living; 97% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 41% of agencies list supported living, compared with 37% across Somerset.
Visiting home care in the South West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | – | 18 | 11 |
| Bridgwater | 8.8 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Martock | 14.8 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Highbridge | 15.3 mi | 6 | 2 |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 16.1 mi | 8 | 3 |
| Glastonbury | 19.1 mi | 5 | 3 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Taunton
Which agencies in Taunton provide supported living?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 18 of the 44 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Taunton list supported living as a specialism. Top-rated names here include MJ Home Care Staffing Limited, Churchview Care Services (Taunton) and Amber Rose Healthcare Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Taunton?
11 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 11 with a rating. Not yet rated: 7. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Taunton?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Does Somerset council fund home care?
It may. Somerset council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Somerset council.
How do I choose between agencies in Taunton?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 7 of 18 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more supported living in towns near Taunton?
In Taunton there are 18, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Wellington (6.1 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Bridgwater (8.8 miles): 5, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Willand (14.7 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Supported living in nearby towns
- Supported living in Wellington 6.1 mi
- Supported living in Bridgwater 8.8 mi
- Supported living in Willand 14.7 mi
- Supported living in Martock 14.8 mi
- Supported living in Highbridge 15.3 mi
- Supported living in Honiton 15.8 mi
- Supported living in Burnham-on-Sea 16.1 mi
- Supported living in Cullompton 16.9 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.