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Heron House Residential Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Taunton, Somerset. It is operated by Heron House Residential Home Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Heron House Residential Home provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in August 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Heron House Residential Home 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 Outstanding leadership.
Heron House Residential Home is located in Taunton, within the Somerset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Heron Drive, Bishops Hull, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5HA |
| Phone | 01823 334238 |
| Website | www.abbeyfieldtaunton.co.uk |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 16 August 2023 |
| Provider | Heron House Residential Home Limited |
Is Heron House Residential Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Heron House Residential Home 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/1-116766293
What type of care does Heron House Residential Home provide?
Heron House Residential Home provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Heron House Residential Home?
You can contact Heron House Residential Home by phone on 01823 334238, or visit them at Heron Drive, Bishops Hull, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5HA.
What is Heron House Residential Home's CQC rating?
Heron House Residential Home 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/1-116766293
What are Heron House Residential Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Heron House Residential Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, 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.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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