The Knowls

86 Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QW

01823327080

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 December 2019

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

13 beds

About The Knowls

The Knowls is a residential care home in Somerset. It offers accommodation and personal care for adults. The findings below set out what the CQC most recently found.

The Knowls provides accommodation and personal care to 13 people in two separate areas: the main space includes communal areas and bedrooms for 11 people, while a self-contained unit accommodates two people. The home is larger than typical domestic properties, though its size is mitigated by thoughtful building design that fits naturally into the residential area among other similar-sized homes. There are no identifying signs outside the property indicating it is a care home, and staff are discouraged from wearing uniforms, both of which help maintain a domestic feel and protect residents' privacy within the community.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 December 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TA1 4QW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 31 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 December 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Knowls'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 The Knowls, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Knowls, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Knowls'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