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The home itself consists of five separate ground floor groupings, while there are also beautiful walled gardens. Bedrooms have a nurse call system, and residents have access to IT facilities and Wi-Fi so that they can keep in touch with family and friends who may not live nearby. An Activities Coordinator ensures there is always something to do.
Care Provided by Moorhaven
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 54 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
- Stroke
- 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Moorhaven fees start from £1,215 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Moorhaven for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Moorhaven 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
- Somerset Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Michaela Cooper(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Moorhaven Reviews (71)
Moorhaven has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.651) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Moorhaven has 71 reviews.
Pleased with the care I receive. I would like to say that the only thing we could do with is more hot drinks. It is a long time between lunch and tea.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Moorhaven - we are so pleased that you are happy with the care you are receiving. Thanks also for speaking with us directly about your preference for hot drinks in the afternoon - we are glad to oblige and have already put arrangements in place...
I felt very sad to have had to do it and each visit for me was a strain. The staff were so kind and understanding toward me and to my partner, so patient with him and within 2 weeks he settled down and is happy.
A few points to make regarding my grandmother:
Occasionally (not too often) she is left without someone supporting her with putting in her hearing aids and is always reluctant to ask for support as she feels she is being a pain.
Please encourage as much as possible for her to drink water - she needs as much fluid as possible.
Some recommendations regarding the home itself:
More entertainment and variety. Singing, modernised games, perhaps something just a little more entertaining - often modernised games, etc create a new interest for the residents. Simply, I played a game of heads-up with my Grandmother and she loved it! A difficult one for all, but some of them would be able to access these games and entertainment.
The Garden needs a good clean-up!
You’re doing great, young staff particularly are great.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Moorhaven. We will pass your kind feedback to our team members who are all so fond of your grandmother and delight in caring for her. Thanks also for sharing your suggestions with us, as we are always keen to continue to improve our service. We...
Being Taunton based we thought it a perfect option.
If my father returned or stayed there for longer, we would definitely consider it again.
Thank you to the team.
Mum moved to Moorhaven in June 2021 as she became very frail and needed 24 hours care. Her room was satisfactory and had an ensuite toilet which she loved. The food was excellent and Mum got back her appetite. The activities team were inspiring. Mum died in December peacefully in her chair. Thank you to all at Moorhaven for your care for Mum in her last few months.
Just wanted to say how lovely it is to see my aunt so happy and well. She is now mixing with other residents joining in activities and watching TV (she always refused to in the past).
I was very pleased with the care that mum receives at Moorhaven. I find the staff very friendly and efficient. The staff have a demanding job but carry it out extremely well. I know mum is safe. I would highly recommend Moorhaven.
When I arrived in February I did not have much will to survive. I had not been eating much or taking care of myself for some time and was not communicating well. The staff at Moorhaven have helped me turn this around. I now look forward to getting out of bed, I get dressed every day and eat 3 meals a day, the food is lovely. I have gone from 6st to 9st and I am happy again. The surroundings and facilities are great. I have my hair/beard/nails trimmed and am enjoying my new life. My key worker has been a godsend.
My father, aged 92, spent the last six months of his life at Moorhaven. The biggest compliment I can give is that having spent the previous 63 years of his life in the same house my father referred to Moorhaven as 'home' within a couple of months of moving in. Indeed, he was flourishing there at the time of his passing, and he was enjoying his afternoon visits to the garden in particular.
My brother in law has been at Moorhaven since Feb this year. We as a family can't thank the staff enough for their care. We have seen such a difference in him. When he first went there from hospital he would not eat or get out of bed. Now he's up and dressed every day and eating for England. The staff are always friendly and willing to answer any questions.
I'm very happy with the way my dad has been treated and looked after. I have no complaints at all, especially in these trying times.
My aunt had found living alone at home increasingly difficult and following a weekend disaster when her central heating and electricity failed, Moorhaven accepted her on a Sunday with only a few hours notice. The delay was me getting her there as I live 150 miles away in Surrey. The staff were all very welcoming and she quickly found her 'feet' and joined in the routine, including the fun afternoon singalongs and other entertainment. Being so distant, I was particularly grateful for the updates and communication from management and staff. When visiting I found the facilities to be everything that could be expected, clean, tidy and efficiently run with attentive and friendly staff on hand. They handled their recent refurbishment with little impact to residents and coped well with the additional Coronavirus restrictions from March. My aunt sadly passed away with dementia in April, but will be thankful to Moorhaven, as am I, for the last two years of her life she happily spent there.
Thank you for your kind words about Moorhaven, they are much appreciated.
The staff were the most caring that I/we had ever come across.
Her room was wonderful and was very comfortable for her needs.
I/we would highly recommend this care home to anyone within the area.
The new manageress and deputy manageress were fantastic.
With regards to this care home, it is going through a refurbishment to update the decor and furnishing at this point in time to bring it up to date and refresh the home.
Other than that, we are very happy with our mum's care.
He is well looked after even though he has dementia.
My uncle moved in fives weeks prior to my visit. He has settled in well and has been able to surround himself with all his personal items that man so much to him. The home is beautifully clean, welcoming and the staff are always kind, polite and give everyone the time that they need.
My mum moved to Moorhaven at 2 hours notice from hospital; she is leaving today after 22 weeks to go to Extra Care Housing. As a family, we could not have wished for a better experience. The manager and staff have gone above and beyond every day to treat Mum with dignity and kindness. She has her challenges, a preference for nakedness being one of them, but this has always been dealt with professionally, discretely and with initiative, negating any potential embarrassment to family and other residents. Moorhaven is spotless and does not smell; it is run in a way which should be the "gold standard" for care homes. We have always felt welcome and our input valued, good communication is key. It is extremely reassuring to know that Mum's progress with personal care, meals, daily activities and any concerns are recorded in a daily log to support her care. I have rung and turned up randomly. My mum is always presentable and content, something sadly we could not manage, here she is safe, " it's as good as it gets".
My dad has been in Moorhaven care home for a few months. As a family we feel so fortunate to have got him a place in such a super care home. The staff are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. Always friendly and keen to help. The manager runs this care home so very well. It is clean, bright and all residents appear to be so happy. They take the residents out on trips on a regular basis. They took time in putting lovely Xmas decorations up.
We are very happy to receive such a lovely review. Everyone at Moorhaven strives to deliver a high standard of care and we are grateful that it is recognised by our residents' loved ones, Thankyou!
Excellent care home with friendly caring staff. A home from home atmosphere. Good food and well organised activities.
As a family, we cannot express our gratitude to Moorhaven enough in words. This home offers just that - "a home". The dignity and care the whole team have offered has been beyond belief and Taunton should be proud to have such a wonderful home as Moorhaven. Our Mum wanted to end her life in Moorhaven as she felt safe and loved. Every member of staff was fantastic. We had such a battle with the surgery and doctors and the management team all acted as advocates when we lost our strength. Even at the funeral, they ensured the residents had the chance to attend which mum would have loved. The physical and mental support given was outstanding and we are so thankful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 August 2022Good
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Somerset Care
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Somerset Care
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Somerset Care
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

The team and I would like to welcome you to Moorhaven. Moorhaven is a residential home, providing a range of services including long-term care, respite care and day care. We have a dedicated and skilled team, providing exceptional standards of care, meeting the needs of all individuals that choose to live here.
We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, homely environment. Residents and visitors enjoy our beautiful garden, which benefits from their regular gardening club. Our dedicated Activities team aim to provide an enriching and fulfilling range of activities on a daily basis.
If you are interested in learning more about what we have to offer here at Moorhaven, please get in touch.
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