The Manor
Taunton, TA1 · 0.3 km · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Outstanding
Heron House Residential Home
Heron Drive, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5HA
Residential care home · 44 beds · Abbeyfield Society
- Weekly fee
- from £1,480
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Outstanding
- August 2023
- Beds
- 44
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Heron House Residential Home's stated fee
£1,480a week
About £76,960 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,960 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Somerset, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £360 a week less, £18,720 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,605 a week less than two places.
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76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
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About Heron House Residential Home
Heron House Residential Home is a residential care home in Taunton, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 44 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Abbeyfield Society, which operates 41 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published August 2023, the CQC rated Heron House Residential Home 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.
Heron House Residential Home charges from £1,480 a week for residential dementia care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £76,960 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Somerset.
There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to Heron House Residential Home include The Manor, Longrun House and Rivers. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Brand
- Abbeyfield Society
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Outstanding (August 2023)
- Council area
- Somerset
- Town
- Taunton
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- 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.
Heron House Residential Home was rated Outstanding overall, with exceptionally responsive and well-led care; safe care was inspected but not re-rated.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential dementia care | from £1,480 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Quantock Unit (dementia) from £1,480 per week” View on Heron House Residential Home’s website | From the home's website “Quantock Unit (dementia) from £1,480 per week” View on Heron House Residential Home’s website |
| Residential care | £1,336 to £1,681 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Single Room from £1,336 to £1,681 per week” View on Heron House Residential Home’s website | From the home's website “Single Room from £1,336 to £1,681 per week” View on Heron House Residential Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Somerset, and one carer can look after a couple.
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Common questions about Heron House Residential Home
How much does Heron House Residential Home cost?
Heron House Residential Home charges from £1,480 a week for residential dementia care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Heron House Residential Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Heron House Residential Home Outstanding in August 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Heron House Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. Heron House Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Heron House Residential Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Heron House Residential Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Heron House Residential Home have?
Heron House Residential Home is registered for up to 44 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.
Adelaide S.
2 reviews
From £1,540 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 53 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 63 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Belinda B.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 64 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Joanne Melody H.
1 review
From £1,190 a week, 28 years caring
Based about 65 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
“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.”
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
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.
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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
Longrun House
Taunton, TA1 · 0.4 km · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCream I
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Rivers
Taunton, TA1 · 0.4 km · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCream Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week