Elmsmead
Residential care home · Taunton
82 South Road, Taunton, TA1 3EA
Run by Voyage 1 Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds12
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01823 333529
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 January 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Elmsmead
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1440401674
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Elmsmead
An indoor pool is one of the features at Elmsmead, a specialist autism service in Taunton for up to 11 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The home provides residential support within Voyage Care’s wider services for people with autism and other complex needs.
The wider provider also delivers supported living and community-based care, with pathways shaped around individual circumstances. Elmsmead’s specialist setting is intended for adults who need structured support in a residential home. Its capacity and facilities give families a clear starting point when considering support for autism, learning disabilities or complex needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Taunton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calway HouseTaunton | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Sherwell ManorTaunton | 0.4 miles | |||
| The Rectory Care HomeTaunton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| MoorhavenTaunton | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wilton HouseTaunton | 0.7 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by Voyage 1 Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BungalowTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bridge House (Somerset)Taunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| The KnowlsTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wellington RoadTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashleigh HouseTaunton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Westleigh HouseTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Drakes PlaceWellington | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MinsterBridgwater | Good | 8.0 | |
| Church RoadBridgwater | Good | 7.4 | |
| Langley HouseWiveliscombe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chard ManorChard | Good | 8.0 | |
| Huish HouseLangport | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Indoor pool
- Supports up to 11 adults
Suits: Autistic adults with learning disabilities and complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
82 South Road, Taunton, TA1 3EA
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Questions families ask
How many adults does the specialist autism service support?
They support up to 11 adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, and the service includes an indoor pool.
Who does the Elmsmead autism service support?
They support people with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, epilepsy and mental health needs.
How much does Elmsmead cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Elmsmead for its weekly fee. As a guide, Somerset council paid on average £1,797 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.