Mountbatten Nursing Home
Nursing home in Taunton, Somerset
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
Mountbatten Nursing Home is a 30-bed nursing home in Taunton, Somerset, providing 24-hour nursing care for older people. The home supports residents aged 65 and over, including those with complex medical needs.
Mountbatten is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2023 report).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 March 2023 · Last inspected 16 February 2023
Inspectors found that people living at this home, which supports up to 30 people with general nursing needs, felt safe and were well looked after. Staff were described as responding quickly to requests for help, and medicines were given by trained nurses and senior staff. The report also says people were supported to make their own choices, with staff respecting the rights of those who could weigh up risks.
- Staffing levels were sufficient, and employees had the experience and training needed to meet residents' needs.
- Medicines were managed safely and on time by trained nurses and senior staff.
- Risk assessments were used to reduce risks to people while still supporting their independence and choices.
- A clinical lead monitored residents' healthcare needs, and the provider had effective systems for spotting and fixing shortfalls.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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
Mountbatten Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is COLLEGE WAY 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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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