Moorhaven

Normandy Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JT

01823331524

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 July 2022

Provider

Somerset Care Limited

Beds

54 beds

About Moorhaven

Moorhaven is a residential care home in Somerset, providing care for older people. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Moorhaven accommodates up to 54 people and specialises in care for older people. The home is arranged on one level (except for four bedrooms) and divided into smaller suites, each with its own communal area and small kitchen. At inspection, 46 people were living at the home.

The home is well led by an experienced registered manager who implements systems to monitor care standards and drive ongoing improvements. People have opportunities to express their views and make suggestions about changes they would like to see.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 August 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

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.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 54 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA1 2JT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 6 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 July 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 4 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 4 March 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Moorhaven's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Moorhaven, 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 Moorhaven, 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 Moorhaven'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