Dunkirk Memorial House
Nursing home · Taunton
Minehead Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3BT
Run by The Royal British Legion
- OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019
- 9.2Our score
- Beds90
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01823 432407
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 January 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dunkirk Memorial House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-125654932
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dunkirk Memorial House
Dunkirk Memorial House is a care home with nursing in Taunton (Somerset), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 90 residents. It is run by The Royal British Legion. The CQC register lists care for dementia and older people.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Taunton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wey House Nursing HomeTaunton | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| House of St MartinTaunton | 2.7 miles | |||
| Frethey HouseTaunton | 3.5 miles | |||
| Frethey HouseTaunton | 3.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Firs Care CentreTaunton | 3.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by The Royal British Legion
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galanos HouseSoutham | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Mais HouseBexhill-on-Sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maurice HouseBroadstairs | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lister HouseRipon | Good | 7.4 | |
| Halsey HouseCromer | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC in the effective, responsive and well-led key questions (inspection of 3 January 2019).
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Minehead Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3BT
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Questions families ask
How much does Dunkirk Memorial House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dunkirk Memorial House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Somerset council paid on average £1,082 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Dunkirk Memorial House whether it takes residents funded by Somerset council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.