Somerset Care
Moorhaven
Care home in Taunton, Somerset
Operated by Somerset Care
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
Moorhaven is a 54-bed care home in Taunton, Somerset, operated by Somerset Care. The home provides residential care, specialist dementia care and nursing care to support people who wish to remain living as independently as possible. It caters to older people and those with physical or learning disabilities requiring tailored support.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — graded Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 August 2022 · Last inspected 20 July 2022
Inspectors found that Moorhaven, a care home for older people with 46 people living there at the time of the visit, had improved and is now rated good overall, up from requires improvement. Staff were described as kind and patient, and people appeared comfortable and relaxed with the staff who supported them. People were able to keep their own daily routines and make choices about their meals, and the earlier governance breach had been resolved.
- The home is led by an experienced registered manager, and the provider has systems to check the quality of care and make ongoing improvements.
- People can share their views and suggest changes to the service.
- People have good access to healthcare professionals, and staff follow their recommendations to support wellbeing.
- Medicines are given safely by trained staff, and people receive them at the right times.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 150 m away
- Fire station about 300 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
62 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Moorhaven is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is TAUNTON VALE HEALTHCARE, 0.1 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 Somerset Care
Moorhaven is one of 23 homes run by Somerset Care 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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