Hummingbird Care Home LLP

Royston Road, Churchinford, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7RE

01823602776

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

1 November 2019

Provider

Hummingbird Care Home LLP

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 40 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 34 are the same and 3 are lower.

36 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
Requires ImprovementNov 2018
GoodNov 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Hummingbird Care Home LLP runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Hummingbird Care Home LLP

Hummingbird Care Home is a small residential facility with 18 beds located in Churchinford, near Taunton in Somerset. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is run by Hummingbird Care Home LLP and holds a Good CQC rating from its last inspection in November 2019.

The mixed-needs approach means the home supports residents with varied care requirements in a single setting, which can benefit those who need specialist support alongside standard residential care. Its location in a rural Somerset village offers a quieter environment while remaining accessible to local services and Taunton.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Communal Lounge

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hummingbird Care Home LLP, 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 Hummingbird Care Home LLP, 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 Hummingbird Care Home LLP'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