Home care agency

Ash House

Home care agency in Taunton, Somerset

Age UK

Ash House

Home care agency in Taunton, Somerset

Operated by Age UK

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressCook Way, Bindon Road, Taunton, TA2 6BJ

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About

Ash House is a home care agency operated by Age UK, based in Taunton, Somerset. It delivers care and support in people's own homes, with a particular focus on dementia. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.

Ash House was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2026, achieving Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
Hospital1.0 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Ash House will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Ash House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is FRENCH WEIR HEALTH CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Musgrove Park Hospital · 1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
FRENCH WEIR HEALTH CENTRE · 0.7 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Age UK

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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