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Dunkirk Memorial House

Minehead Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3BT

Nursing home · 90 beds · The Royal British Legion

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,544
CQC rating
Outstanding
January 2019
Beds
90
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Somerset
£1,544a week

About £80,288 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,088 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £200 a week less, £10,400 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,733 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Taunton
76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Dunkirk Memorial House

Dunkirk Memorial House is a nursing home in Taunton, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 90 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by The Royal British Legion, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated Dunkirk Memorial House Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Dunkirk Memorial House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to Dunkirk Memorial House include Wey House Nursing Home, House of St Martin and Frethey House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people

Registration

Brand
The Royal British Legion
Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Outstanding (January 2019)
Council area
Somerset
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Outstanding
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Outstanding
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Outstanding
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control and support for safe contact with families.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Dunkirk Memorial House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Somerset typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Dunkirk Memorial House

How much does Dunkirk Memorial House cost?

Dunkirk Memorial House has not published its fees. Care homes in Somerset typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,544 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Dunkirk Memorial House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Dunkirk Memorial House Outstanding in January 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Dunkirk Memorial House provide nursing care?

Yes. Dunkirk Memorial House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Dunkirk Memorial House offer dementia care?

Yes. Dunkirk Memorial House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Dunkirk Memorial House have?

Dunkirk Memorial House is registered for up to 90 residents.

Care at home

76 live-in carers within about two hours of Somerset

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,330 a week. 62 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
Holly C., about Dace L.
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
Karen C., about Mandy E.
See live-in carers near SomersetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Wey House Nursing Home, Taunton

Wey House Nursing Home

Taunton, TA4 · 3.8 km · 31 beds
CQC: Good
NursingVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Taunton

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
House of St Martin, Taunton

House of St Martin

Taunton, TA2 · 4.4 km · 31 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaLangley Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Frethey House, Taunton

Frethey House

Taunton, TA4 · 5.7 km · 41 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 6 care homes run by The Royal British Legion