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Dunkirk Memorial House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Taunton, Somerset. It is operated by The Royal British Legion.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Dunkirk Memorial House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in March 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Dunkirk Memorial House as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for effectiveness, and Outstanding leadership.
Dunkirk Memorial House is located in Taunton, within the Somerset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Minehead Road, Bishops Lydeard, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3BT |
| Phone | 01823 432407 |
| Website | www.rbl.org.uk/dunkirkmemorialhouse |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 27 March 2021 |
| Provider | The Royal British Legion |
Is Dunkirk Memorial House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Dunkirk Memorial House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-125654932
What type of care does Dunkirk Memorial House provide?
Dunkirk Memorial House provides nursing homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Dunkirk Memorial House?
You can contact Dunkirk Memorial House by phone on 01823 432407, or visit them at Minehead Road, Bishops Lydeard, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3BT.
What is Dunkirk Memorial House's CQC rating?
Dunkirk Memorial House has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-125654932
What are Dunkirk Memorial House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Dunkirk Memorial House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Taunton?
There are 72 CQC-registered care homes in Taunton. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/taunton.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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