Care home
Dunkirk Memorial House
Nursing home in Taunton, Somerset
The Royal British Legion
Dunkirk Memorial House
Nursing home in Taunton, Somerset
Operated by The Royal British Legion
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.
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About
Dunkirk Memorial House, run by The Royal British Legion, provides nursing and dementia care to serving and ex-serving military personnel and their families. The home is located in Taunton, Somerset, and registers 90 beds.
The home was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2019. It was marked as Outstanding for Effective, Responsive and Well-led care, and Good for Safe and Caring.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
62 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £805 |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Dunkirk Memorial House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 4.4 miles away. The local GP practice is QUANTOCK VALE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Taunton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Somerset
The objects of the charity promote the well-being of older people within the area of the administrative county of Somerset and the unitary authority area of North Somerset.The charity has the…
The Wellington Stroke Club
Provide services to members with post strokes. Social activities, meetings. outings,physiotherapy, speach therapy, advice and companionship.
Part of The Royal British Legion
Dunkirk Memorial House is one of 6 homes run by The Royal British Legion on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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