Oake Meadows Care Home
Nursing home · Taunton
Wyvern Road, Taunton, TA1 4RA
Run by Welford Healthcare STH Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds105
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01823 337674
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 June 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Oake Meadows Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-22155206352
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Oake Meadows Care Home
Oake Meadows Care Home provides nursing and residential care for people living with dementia, mental health needs and other support requirements. The Taunton home is part of Welford Healthcare, whose care settings offer residential, nursing, dementia and respite services according to each home’s scope.
Residents can receive individual care plans, daily support and activities designed around their tastes and needs. Welford’s wider approach includes short-term care for recovery, time out or trying the service, as well as dementia care at different levels. The homes are intended to support dignity, independence and wellbeing within a characterful residential setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Taunton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten Nursing HomeTaunton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The KnowlsTaunton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ivy ViewTaunton | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dimensions Somerset The SaplingsTaunton | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Sherwell ManorTaunton | 0.6 miles |
Also run by Welford Healthcare STH Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbury Care HomeWestbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stanshawes Care HomeBristol | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Short-term care for recovery or time out
- Care levels tailored to individual needs
Suits: People needing dementia, nursing or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Wyvern Road, Taunton, TA1 4RA
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Questions families ask
How many residents can the home accommodate?
The home has 65 beds and provides person-centred care for elderly residents and people living with dementia or a physical disability.
How long is respite care at the home?
Respite care is usually for a minimum of two weeks and can last up to a few months, with an individual care plan tailored to each resident.
What types of care do they provide?
They provide residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, with the exact services varying from home to home.
How much does Oake Meadows Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Oake Meadows Care Home 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.