Barley House
Taunton, TA2 · 0.0 km · 2 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPeace of Mind Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Laural House
3 Buckland Road, Taunton, TA2 8EW
Residential care home · 2 beds · Peace of Mind Healthcare
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,485
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2025
- Beds
- 2
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Somerset
£1,485a week
About £77,220 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,970 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 £365 a week less, £18,980 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,615 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 Laural House
Laural House is a residential care home in Taunton, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 2 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Peace of Mind Healthcare, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2014.
At its latest inspection, published March 2025, the CQC rated Laural House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Laural 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 Laural House include Barley House, Aspen Court and Cedar Lodge, 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
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Peace of Mind Healthcare Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- January 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2025)
- Council area
- Somerset
- Town
- Taunton
The CQC inspection, explained
Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind, person-centred care, but identified gaps in risk checks, staffing, medicines reviews and management oversight.
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
Laural 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 Laural House
How much does Laural House cost?
Laural 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 Laural House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Laural House Good in March 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Laural House provide nursing care?
No. Laural House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Laural House offer dementia care?
Laural House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Somerset listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Laural House have?
Laural House is registered for up to 2 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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Another optionStay 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
Aspen Court
Taunton, TA2 · 1.0 km · 42 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
Cedar Lodge
Taunton, TA2 · 1.0 km · 57 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