Frethey House

Frethey Lane, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AB

01823253071

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Aria Healthcare Group LTD

Beds

41 beds

This home recently re-registered with CQC under a new provider and has not yet been inspected. Any previous inspection reports relate to the former provider.

About Frethey House

Frethey House is a nursing home located in Somerset, South West. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, and younger adults. The home has 41 beds. The home is operated by Aria Healthcare Group LTD.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Some bedrooms have en-suite facilities. Shared spaces include lounges, an activities room, hair salon and library.
The grounds include two acres of gardens and a terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Frethey House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Frethey House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Frethey House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees