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The highly trained and compassionate staff provide person-centred care and support to people living with dementia, empowering them to retain a good quality of life with maximum choice. Care plans are built around the unique needs, preferences and goals of each individual and regularly reviewed to ensure the best possible support.
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Care Provided by The Rectory Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact The Rectory Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- White Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Abbie Foster(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (25)
Visiting
- There are no restrictions on visiting The Rectory
Parking
- Parking is located to the front and side of the building
The Rectory Care Home Reviews (21)
The Rectory Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.524) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Rectory Care Home has 21 reviews.
Everybody is always so nice, friendly and caring and always have a smile for all. The home and rooms are always very clean and food fantastic. I would recommend The Rectory to anybody I always go away knowing my mum is in good hands.
Thank you for your kind review-we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It is an honour to be entrusted with the care of your beloved mum.
My father-in-law has been a resident for sereal months now. The experience has been a very positive one. He has settled well and seems very happy and content. The staff are wonderful and caring. He is always clean and tidy and is kept occupyied as there is always some activity going on.
Thank for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It is a pleasure to care for your father in law.
In all, I am pleased that I chose the Rectory Care Home knowing that my wife's dementia is less of a burden to her, me and the family.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review. It is an honor to care for your wonderful wife and support the wider family.
As a family, we are always made to feel so welcome - part of the family.
We can't thank the team enough for support they have given not only to Mum, but to all of us!
Thank you for your lovely words. We're so pleased to hear your mum has settled in well and is thriving-it's exactly what we strive for. It means a lot to know that you and your family feel welcome and supported. We're truly grateful for your trust. We will ensure your lovely review is shared with the whole team.
Every member of the team i have met have been welcoming and supportive on visits and phone conversations.
They keep me informed of mums wellbeing and nothing is ever too much effort.
The residents all look well cared for and my mum in particular hasn't looked this well for a long time. She is comfortable, her room is always clean lovely and homely and she really enjoys all the food.
The home has a really lovely atmosphere when you spend time there, and some really comfortable communal spaces inside and outdoors in the secure garden.
Activities are offered and residents are encouraged and enabled to join in without pressure.
Overall mum is settled, safe and well looked after in a lovely secure environment with warm caring knowledgeable, professionals, giving me peace of mind, a feeling I haven't had for a very long time.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. It has been a pleasure settling Mum into the home and getting to know her. I am so pleased that you have peace of mind - there is no greater compliment than your trust in us.
My wife and I regularly visit my sister at least once a fortnight. Since her arrival nearly two years ago she seems comfortable and settled. The home appears generally well staffed. Staff are helpful and welcoming to us, and caring and attentive to the residents. My sister's room is small but adequate. The dining room is rather cramped, but there are two lounges where residents can meet visitors. The outdoor space is restricted lacking a green garden and pleasant space to sit. Generally cleanliness appears of a good standard. My sister eats very little but says she enjoys what she has. Overall the home provides a safe environment with kind, supporting staff. Due to her increasing dementia and lack of sight she is reluctant to take part in some of the activities. We are unable to comment on value for money as her charges are met by Somerset Social Servies.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's lovely to read that you are always made to feel welcome and that the staff are attentive and caring. We would love to show you the various seating areas we have in the garden during your next visit. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the amount of space we have considering our central location.
My wife has Parkinson's disease and dementia, she has been at The Rectory since last June. It was an extremely difficult time for us both leading up to then. I am totally happy in knowing she is now getting the kind of care that she needs. She had spent time in other care homes for a week's respite care but none of them come anywhere near the way she is cared for at The Rectory. She is safe warm and dressed properly. She is treated with respect, dignity and love. I visit regularly and have found the staff to be welcoming and considerate of both our needs. Nothing is too much trouble and I never feel I am being a nuisance or am getting in the way of the care needs of the other residents. I would thoroughly recommend The Rectory to everyone.
Pete, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. It has been a pleasure caring for your wife since last June. Thank you for everything you do to support the home.
We are very happy with the care received at The Rectory by our old nanny. The staff is patient and friendly, they always seem well-informed on her condition and needs and the atmosphere is welcoming. Whenever we visit she seems calm and comfortable. We are grateful for the quality of care provided to her.
Thank you Marcus for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I will ensure your feedback is shared with the team.
I rarely write reviews but I had to for the lovely staff at The Rectory. My mum moved in last year and I immediately felt the genuine care that all the staff have for the residence. Mum passed away on Saturday and I was blown away by the love all the staff showed her in her final days, someone was by her bed, day and night for 6 days, and I cannot thank them enough.
It has been an honor to care for your Mum for the last 12 months, especially in her final days. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. I will ensure your comments are passed on to our dedicated team.
Such a happy, cosy atmosphere in the home. Staff always so welcoming, accommodating and approachable. My mum skips in and just loves all her friends there. Thank you to The Rectory for leading the way in showing how to give dignity, respect and love to all the people they care for. Whether it be residential or day care you do a fantastic job. Well done to the manager and the team you are real stars!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am so pleased you find our home happy and welcoming. It's a pleasure having Mum for day care and occasional respite stays.
I'm extremely grateful to all the staff, and the manager who is always 100 per cent supportive of Mum and to me. They have given me so much support, and are always there when I have a problem, every single member of the care home team is lovely, genuinely caring and friendly.
The home is always clean and tidy. The food always looks and smells great, and they are always offering cups of tea or cold drinks to the residents. My only complaint is the lack of activities, it would be good to have more social media posts, so we can see what's happening.
Or maybe if there was an app we could log onto, and see what's been happening in mums day to day life, although I go 3 times a week, Mum doesn't have much conversation, so if I knew what was going on, I would be able to chat to mum about it or show her the posts to jog her memory.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and providing constructive feedback. It is a pleasure to care for your mum. Our new activities coordinator started this week which will improve our activities and meaningful occupation across the whole home. She is in the process...
My mum has been at The Rectory for 8 months now and has settled well. She seems to be happy and the staff are lovely. The home itself is very clean, warm and relaxing and I am informed of everything relating to Mum's care.
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm pleased to hear you feel Mum is settled and happy. I will pass your comments on to the rest of the team.
Mum has now been resident in The Rectory for just over 3 months. After settling in she now seems happy in her surroundings. All the staff we have met when visiting seem very caring towards the residents, in what must be a very challenging role at times. The Manager and Deputy Manager have been very quick to respond to any emails which have been sent.
Thank you for taking the time time to leave such a lovely review for our home. It is a pleasure to care for Mum. I will be sure to share your comments with the rest of the team.
Lovely friendly staff who are always welcoming. Clean and tidy surroundings. Home-cooked food which looks and smells good. Always kept up to date about what is happening with own relative. Staff are attentive to residents.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. I will pass on your lovely comments to the team.
Thank you for looking after my mum which in my heart I wish I could do but she seems happy and settled into The Rectory so I cannot thank the staff enough. Everyone is really caring and they do not mind me ringing to ask them questions or speak to mum, like the updates via their social media as I can see what she has been doing and love the birthday celebrations and cakes, must be a lovely treat for the residents as I hope that they do remember their birthdays and just to let you know Mum's is coming up in July and she loves fresh cream and fruit especially strawberries. Thanks again.
Thanks for your lovely review and for trusting us to care for you Mum. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the rest of the team.
My mother has settled into The Rectory Care Home having been admitted at the beginning of March. She settled very quickly and became attached to the staff and residents within a few weeks. She said everyone was 'very good' and I can tell by the way she smiles at the staff that she really does mean that. Her room is always really clean and nothing has been too much trouble, from hanging family photos to making it very homely. My sister and I have always been made to feel welcome when visiting. I am never worried about leaving her as I know she's happy.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I will be sure to pass on your comments to our team. Thank you for trusting us to care for your lovely mum.
Mum seems to have settled in and all the staff met have been very friendly and helpful. Mum seems well cared for at The Rectory. Parking could be easier but I would suspect not possible with the space available.
Thank you for your review and I'm so pleased to read that you find the staff friendly and helpful.
The Rectory has a home-from-home feel. The staff are just amazing and have been incredible with my aunt. Every time we visit, we are made to feel welcome. The residents are well cared for and the home has a lovely atmosphere.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It is a pleasure to care for your aunt.
Only concern is that the outbreak of Norovirus was not reported as per the The UK Health Security Agency reporting process. Also, families were not kept up to date. Phone issues added to the lack of communication, but alternative means should have been utilized more.
I hope that when we discussed the concerns raised, you were satisfied that the issues had been dealt with appropriately.
Please feel free to contact us at any time should you have any queries or concerns.
Good to see more activity taking place again. Would like to see a little more on social media of the residents for relatives who live away.
Great to read that the home has a good atmosphere and staff communicate with you often.
We are working on improving our social media content to keep those who live further afield connected with their loved one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (17) & Events (0)
- 16 Apr 2026
Residents at The Rectory have been making the most of the spring sunshine, spending time socialising, gardening and relaxing in the home’s outdoor spaces. Although dates for the return of...
- 17 Feb 2026
Love was clearly in the air over the weekend as residents at The Rectory celebrated Valentine’s Day with their partners at a special, intimate lunch. Manager Abbie Foster said: “Our...
- 29 Jan 2026
Residents at The Rectory enjoyed a rare encounter with some of nature’s most majestic creatures during a special visit to the home. “Everyone was so excited to see the owls,”...
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Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for The Rectory Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

Abbie joined us in July 2023, having started in the care sector 20 years ago as a school-leaver and working her way through every role up to Registered Manager. She’s a passionate believer in continuing professional development and being well-informed about developments in the care sector.
She says: “The thing I love most about my job - and in particular about working with people living with dementia - is making a difference to their quality of life and, most importantly, making them smile.”Abbie has two children and three dogs which keeps her super busy when she’s not at work, and in her leisure time she loves to read and bake.

Sophie has worked within the care sector for 13 years in a variety of care settings.
She says: “I love working as part of a team and being able to motivate others to accomplish their goals.“Having a role where you can make a positive impact on others’ lives is just so rewarding. And every day at work I get huge satisfaction from supporting our residents in a person-centred way that ensures their independence is promoted and they are always treated as equals.”
Sophie’s interests outside of work are spending time with her family, dog walks and exploring new places.

Philip is the third generation of the White family to run the family’s care homes. He joined the family business in 2003, after taking his A-Levels, working his way up from washing dishes to his current position as operations manager.
He says: "At the heart of the care we provide is our commitment to providing a relaxed and nurturing home-from-home environment for our residents and ensuring they retain a genuine connection with their friends and families and local communities. This is what makes our homes special and our work so rewarding.”
In his spare time, Philip plays golf for Somerset and the South West of England and enjoys spending time with his wife and young family.

Bonnie is responsible for overseeing all three of our homes, supporting the managers and helping ensure overall quality, systems compliance, new care planning and supporting governance principles.
She joined us in 2023 after a decade with a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, first as clinical lead for dementia care then as deputy manager.
She says: "Working in care is one of the most rewarding things you can do: knowing it’s in your hands to deliver the best quality of life for your residents and enjoying the variety of a working environment where no two days are ever the same."
A mother of two, Bonnie enjoys spending time with her children, her extended family and her dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Rectory Care Home
What types of Care is The Rectory Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Rectory Care Home have?
There are 25 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Rectory Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Rectory Care Home to the centre of Taunton?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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