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Heron House Residential Home
Heron Drive, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5HA — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Heron House Residential Home was rated
Rating published 01/11/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 44 bedsRegistered capacity
- SomersetCouncil for care funding
- 01823 334238Care home's own number
- Abbeyfield SocietyOperator
- 6th December 2010Registered since
- Heron House Residential Home LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Heron House Residential Home
Heron House Residential Home is a Care Home in Taunton, Somerset, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
Heron House Residential Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Heron House Residential Home Limited, a registered charity (charity number 268984). It is the only care home Heron House Residential Home Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Heron House Residential Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Heron House Residential Home "Outstanding" overall, in its most recent report, published November 2019.
What types of care does Heron House Residential Home provide?
Heron House Residential Home provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Heron House Residential Home have?
Heron House Residential Home is registered for 44 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Heron House Residential Home?
Heron House Residential Home is run by Heron House Residential Home Limited, a registered charity (charity number 268984).
When was Heron House Residential Home registered with CQC?
Heron House Residential Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, Heron House Residential Home Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Heron House Residential Home care for?
CQC registers Heron House Residential Home to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
Does Heron House Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. Heron House Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Heron House Residential Home?
Heron House Residential Home is in the Somerset council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Heron House Residential Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Taunton, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.