Frethey House
Nursing home · Taunton
Frethey Lane, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA4 1AB
Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
- GoodCQC · Oct 2020
- 7.4Our score
- Beds41
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01823 253071
Inspectors asked it to improve: Responsive
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 October 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Frethey House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-786974260
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Frethey House
Frethey House offers residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in Taunton, with respite and end-of-life care also available. Shorter stays can include rehabilitation, assessment or a temporary break for family carers.
Residents can use the activities room, garden and hair salon, with daily activities and outings providing further ways to spend time. Care needs are assessed before admission, including mobility, personal care and dietary requirements. Fees depend on the assessed level of support required. Frethey House offers rehabilitation, assessment and respite stays for people needing shorter-term support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Taunton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frethey HouseTaunton | 0 miles | |||
| Netherclay HouseTaunton | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The ManorTaunton | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Heron House Residential HomeTaunton | 0.7 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Longrun HouseTaunton | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Care HomeBristol | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Ferfoot Care HomeChippenham | Good | 7.4 | |
| Magna Care CentreWimborne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Miranda HouseSwindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Tall Trees GladeChipping Norton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mill HouseChipping Campden | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential HomeOxford | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Wytham HouseOxford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbeycrest Nursing HomeReading | Good | 8.0 | |
| Huntercombe Hall Care HomeHenley-on-Thames | Good | 8.0 | |
| KingsclearCamberley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dormy HouseAscot | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rehabilitation and assessment stays
- Activities room, garden and hair salon
Ask about
- Fees depend on the assessed level of care required
Suits: Older people needing long-term, respite or end-of-life care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Frethey Lane, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA4 1AB
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Questions families ask
What facilities does Frethey House have?
Frethey House has an activities room, church services, a garden, garden-view rooms, a hair salon, a library and a lounge area.
What types of care does Frethey House offer?
They offer residential, dementia, nursing, nursing dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people.
How much does Frethey House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Frethey 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.