Heron House Residential Home
Taunton, TA1 · 44 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Residential care
£1,336 to £1,681 a week
Dementia care homes in Taunton
25 of the 50 care homes in Taunton are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 17 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Taunton typically cost £1,411 a week, about £73,346 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,233 to £1,494. That is about 5% less than the typical residential fee in Somerset of £1,485.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
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Lavender Court
Taunton, TA1 · 85 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,520 a week
Woodlands Farmhouse
Taunton, TA3 · 13 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Respite care
from £925 a week
Sherwell Manor
Taunton, TA1 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Residential care
£1,485 a week
Typical dementia care homes fees in Taunton
Based on 25 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,411 a week
- Usually £1,233 to £1,494 · 4 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Taunton cost?
Dementia care homes in Taunton typically charge £1,411 a week, usually between £1,233 and £1,494. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Taunton?
25 of the 50 CQC-registered care homes in Taunton are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Taunton?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Taunton?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Somerset council for a needs assessment.