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Rivers
Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5AY — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Rivers was rated
Rating published 25/04/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 17 bedsRegistered capacity
- SomersetCouncil for care funding
- 01823 272633Care home's own number
- Cream CareOperator
- 14th August 2014Registered since
- Cream III LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Rivers
Rivers is a Care Home in Taunton, Somerset, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Rivers was registered with the Care Quality Commission in August 2014. It is run by Cream III Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 08934760). It is the only care home Cream III Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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Considering Rivers? See how live-in care compares
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- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Rivers been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Rivers "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2025.
What types of care does Rivers provide?
Rivers provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Rivers have?
Rivers is registered for 17 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Rivers?
Rivers is run by Cream III Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 08934760).
When was Rivers registered with CQC?
Rivers has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since August 2014.
Who does Rivers care for?
CQC registers Rivers to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Rivers provide nursing care?
No. Rivers 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 Rivers?
Rivers 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 Rivers?
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.