The Knowls
Residential care home · Taunton
86 Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QW
Run by Voyage 1 Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds13
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01823 327080
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 31 December 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Knowls
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1440530425
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Knowls
Up to thirteen adults with learning disabilities and complex needs can live at The Knowls in Taunton. The home provides a registered residential setting, while Voyage Care’s wider services include supported living and community support.
Support pathways across the organisation are shaped around individual circumstances, values and preferences, and may be delivered at home, in the community or in registered care homes. The Knowls has a clearly defined resident profile and size, making it relevant to families and professionals seeking residential support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Taunton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountbatten Nursing HomeTaunton | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ivy ViewTaunton | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Georges Care HomeTaunton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Dimensions Somerset The SaplingsTaunton | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Oake Meadows Care HomeTaunton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Voyage 1 Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington RoadTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| ElmsmeadTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashleigh HouseTaunton | Good | 8.4 | |
| Westleigh HouseTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bridge House (Somerset)Taunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| The BungalowTaunton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Drakes PlaceWellington | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MinsterBridgwater | Good | 8.0 | |
| Langley HouseWiveliscombe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Church RoadBridgwater | Good | 7.4 | |
| Chard ManorChard | Good | 8.0 | |
| Huish HouseLangport | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Home for up to thirteen adults
- Residential and supported living pathways
- Support shaped around individual needs
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities and complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
86 Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QW
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Questions families ask
How many people can The Knowls accommodate?
The Knowls is a 13-bed residential care home for up to thirteen adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Is support available throughout the night?
Yes. They provide round-the-clock specialist support, with two waking night team members on duty to maintain consistent care overnight.
What types of needs does The Knowls support?
They support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, with flexible support options designed around individual needs, circumstances, values and preferences.
How much does The Knowls cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Knowls 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.