St Georges Care Home
Residential care home in Taunton, Somerset
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- 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
St Georges Care Home is a 20-bed residential care home in Taunton, Somerset, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide care for older adults aged 65 and over. The home specialises in supporting people with physical disabilities. It was rated Good overall by the CQC in 2023, with an Outstanding rating for the Caring key question.
St Georges maintains a structured approach to staff training and development, combining in-house and external programmes aligned to Health and Social Care qualifications. Staff progress is reviewed and supported by external professional assessors, with the home committed to supporting continuous learning and improvement across all aspects of care delivery.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 May 2023 · Last inspected 12 April 2023
Inspectors who visited in April 2023 found that people living at this residential home for older adults spoke highly of the staff and the care they received. People said they felt safe, staffing levels were sufficient, and care plans were detailed and centred on individual preferences. The report describes a relaxed, happy atmosphere, with people able to choose their routines and take part in activities and trips out.
- Staff were described as caring, and medicines were handled safely by trained staff
- Infection prevention and control practices were found to be good
- The registered manager was open and approachable, and staff felt well supported
- Care was person-centred, with detailed plans reflecting people's wishes and choices
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
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
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
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 |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
St Georges Care 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 ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 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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