Heron House Residential Home
Residential care home · Taunton
Heron Drive, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5HA
Run by Heron House Residential Home Limited
- OutstandingCQC · Aug 2023
- 8.8Our score
- Beds44
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01823 334238
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 16 August 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Heron House Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-116766293
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Heron House Residential Home
Heron House Residential Home supports older people with residential care, dementia care and help for physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its wider care offer includes respite, palliative and day care, with support for medication, meals and housekeeping.
The home has 19 en-suite ground-floor rooms, communal lounges, dining space and gardens with level paths. Six self-contained apartments can accommodate single people or couples, allowing partners to continue living together in a supported setting. The apartments also provide flexibility where one partner needs significantly more care than the other or requirements change over time.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Taunton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ManorTaunton | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Longrun HouseTaunton | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| RiversTaunton | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Dairy HouseTaunton | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Netherclay HouseTaunton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Six self-contained apartments
- Gardens with level paths
- Respite and palliative care
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Heron Drive, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5HA
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Questions families ask
What is included in the weekly room package at Heron House?
It includes 24-hour routine care, medication support and prompting, the bedroom, access to facilities, heating, electricity, meals, snacks and drinks.
Can couples live together at Heron House?
Yes. Six self-contained ground-floor apartments are designed for single or double occupancy, allowing couples to continue living together with support.
Does Heron House have dedicated dementia care staff?
Yes. The Quantock Unit has its own dedicated staff team, providing continuity of care and familiar faces for residents.
How much does Heron House Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Heron House Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Somerset council paid on average £1,135 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.