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Care Provided by Dunkirk Memorial House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 90 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Hairdressing, newspapers and bar are not included and are charged to the resident.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dunkirk Memorial House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dunkirk Memorial House 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Royal British Legion
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Anne Lewin(Matron/Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
- Ex-Service men and women and their spouses
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (86)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (86)
Visiting
- No restrictions
Parking
- Parking available on site
Dunkirk Memorial House Reviews (34)
Dunkirk Memorial House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dunkirk Memorial House has 34 reviews.
Sadly my mum had a stroke in late 2024 which left her needing nursing care. She has been a resident of Dunkirk Memorial Home since April 2025. In that time, I believe that Mum's care has been outstanding. I cannot praise the home enough. The care that she receives, the staff, the facilities, the setting, are second to none. Thank you, Dunkirk.
It is wonderful to hear you find the care at Dunkirk Memorial House outstanding. I appreciate you taking the time to review us and will be pleased to share your praise with the team.
DMH is very welcoming, wonderful facility and activities and friendly and helpful staff. Laundry is also very good. Access to management by residents is poor. My concerns or areas to improve on are: 1) Quality of food - fresh meat is rarely provided; there are too many calorific desserts provided to a type 2 diabetic resident. 2) Meal times, especially lunch, are too long and noisy it precludes attendance, which in turn discourages isolation. Meals out of room should be encouraged. 3) Supplies chains of meds
We prepare all our meals on site and have a fresh supply of ingredients including a fresh meat delivered twice weekly....
Your options don't list exceptional or phenomenal, but excellent is not sufficient to describe this experience of quality care and support, nor wonderful staff. Enormous thanks to the whole team.
Thank you for your kind review, I will be sure to share your appreciation with the whole team.
My dad moved into DMH in August 2025. The personal care has been amazing and nothing has been too much trouble for the staff. The choice of food has been fantastic and great portion sizes. With a great range of choices for every resident's needs. Entertainment team are fabulous, giving a vast range of activities throughout the different seasons. Dad is only moving out due to us moving to France he can live with us. Thank you. 10/10.
Your dad will be missed greatly at Dunkirk Memorial House by both staff and residents, we wish him all the very best. Thank you for your kind review and rating us 5 stars in all departments.
My mum moved in DMH for 1 week whilst we organised our relocation to France. She had a lovely week with all her needs cared for. She enjoyed the company and activities throughout the week and had a lovely bedroom with great views of the garden.
I'm glad that your mum enjoyed her weeks stay at Dunkirk Memorial House and that you had the time to organise your relocation. I hope all is going well for you in France, thank you for taking the time to write a review in such a busy period.
Exceptional Care home, my dad is so well looked after. He's happy and most of all he says I go to bed at night and feel safe. I go to bed at night knowing he is safe. I couldn't ask for anything more. From housekeeping support workers and management they all do an amazing job. Thank you to each and every one of you
Its important that that your dad feels safe, that is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to review Dunkirk Memorial house I will take pleasure in sharing your review and thanks with the whole team.
My 94-year-old mother has been at Dunkirk for the past 12 months - she has been very happy there - the staff are first class - always happy, and nothing was ever too much trouble. The activity staff kept Mum busy and entertained. All the staff including the cleaners all knew Mum's name.
Thank you for reviewing Dunkirk Memorial House, It is great to hear your mother has been happy here and that you have rated us 5 stars in all areas. I will be pleased to share your kind comments with all the staff.
My husband has now been a resident of Dunkirk for almost 3 years. He is happy, relaxed and extremely well looked after. I have had other family members in care homes, all of which have been good. Dunkirk is in another league - it's fabulous.
Thank you for your kind review, its wonderful to hear your husband is so happy at Dunkirk Memorial House.
My daughter and I searched for over 2 years for the right care for her. We do not live local to Taunton but reasoned that the right Care Home was better than the most convenient Care Home. The moment we crossed the threshold of Dunkirk Memorial House we knew we had found the right place for her.
Over the years she was a resident we never doubted our choice. She and we, her family, were beautifully looked after.
Her final days were managed empathetically and calmly. We cannot thank you enough for making a difficult time for us all as easy as it could be.
Thankyou from us all for all that you do.
It was our pleasure to provide care for your mother, she will be greatly missed at Dunkirk Memorial House. Thank you for taking the time to review us and pass on your gratitude at what must be a very difficult time for you and your family.
Mother lived here for approximately seven years. During that period her levels of care varied. Lastly end-of-life care needs changes took place at the home,. Improved systems meant more accountability of care delivered by competent staff. Very reassuring for family members who were made welcome without fail by cheerful staff. Continuity of care. Mium's end-of-life care involved a member of staff who welcomed her to the home on her arrival here. Professional at all times but caring and warm. Attention to detail. Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. I'm pleased to hear that you experienced continuity of care during your mother's end of life and that your family felt supported and welcome. Your mother will be greatly missed at Dunkirk Memorial House.
I recently visited Dunkirk Memorial House Care Centre, for the service of a close friend who had passed away, the staff were very caring and those I spoke with had a great sense of pride in the difficult, I would imagine, job that they do. The Centre looks amazing and the residents I met had big smiles. Thank you to all for the care and compassion you give.
We appreciate you taking the time to review Dunkirk Memorial House. It's kind of you to thank our staff for their care and compassion. I will take pleasure in sharing your review with the team.
I can't praise Dunkirk House enough. My mum was there for nearly three years, and the care she received was outstanding from all staff. All staff were helpful, friendly and most importantly skilled in the work that they carried out. Thank you
Thank you for your kind words - we remember your Mum with great fondness.
My mother stayed at Dunkirk House, in the dementia wing (Dunkirk Mews), for over a year, until she sadly passed away recently. From the moment my sister and myself walked in the main building, to inspect the home on behalf of my mother before her stay, we were so impressed with everything. It is a beautiful building, in a beautiful location, with beautiful grounds. The staff in the dementia wing do a difficult job incredibly well. The residents are really well attended to, the food/catering is amazing, and they have many activities throughout the week to keep them entertained. My mother was really well cared for and attended to around the time of her passing. Only one word of caution, the residents are looked after so well that many of them live to be in their nineties, and at the time of writing I believe some are around the age of 100! If you are lucky enough to have the option of having a relative stay here then look no further. I cannot speak too highly of Dunkirk House.
Thank you very much for you lovely review. We're so glad to have supported your mother and family in her final year - it was a pleasure.
From the start, we were impressed by, and delighted with the level of respect shown to our dad, as well as all the care and consideration afforded him by all the staff. Every effort was made to make him feel at home and to ensure that his needs and wants were met. They also looked after us as family members. He could not have been better cared for; you could not fault their professionalism and the kindness was exceptional.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We very much enjoyed supporting your dad during his time here, he made us smile every single day with his warmth and humour.
My 97-year-old father became a resident a little over a month ago having lived with my wife and I for eighteen months after my mother passed away. He was very impressed when he came to look a the home a couple of weeks previously, but we were a little unsure of how he would adapt. We needn't have worried because it became obvious after the first couple of weeks that once had got over the problem of finding his way around the home he settled very well. He is really happy with the level of attention and support given by all members of staff, and his room is really good having brought quite a lot of his own furniture and pictures. He is impressed with the meals both with menu choices, and the quality of the food, and is slowly making the acquaintance of some of the other residents. I feel quite relieved that this latest change in his life has been achieved without any drama or concerns and would like to thank all the staff for their support during this transition
Thank you for your positive review, its wonderful to hear your father has settled in so well at Dunkirk Memorial House.
I found all the staff at Dunkirk Memorial House amazingly helpful. They were kind and considerate to my friend and myself as a visitor. They went over and above to bring and sort out my friend's computer issues. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, I will be pleased to share your feedback with our team.
I am very happy here and having animals around is a real bonus for me, it is a happy place. My only problem is that it is difficult to see a doctor if required, as it is outside. However, that is not the fault of the home.
It's lovely to hear you are very happy at Dunkirk Memorial House. We have recently reviewed our ways of working with the local surgery, the care staff will be happy to arrange for you any medical appointments you may require. Thank you for taking the time to review us.
My mum is very happy here.
I am always kept informed of any changes of medication or if they have any concerns for Mum's welfare.
It is great to hear that your mother is very happy here at Dunkirk Memorial House and it's always special when staff are recognised for being caring. Many thanks for reviewing us.
My mother spent the last days of her life at Dunkirk House, having only had a short time to organise it. There is a longer but all good story of how the staff were so helpful and wonderful, but my all too short summary would be that this is a family home of love, understanding and mutual connection. It was a joy to both my mother and myself that she was able to have had the final privilege of being in a place that she could so quickly call home. When she finally left, covered in a British charity cover, the staff 'turned out' to see her off. My thank you to them was pretty blubbing and sniffly, but also very heartfelt. I think I set a few of them off as well. It made her departure so much more bearable. Thank you.
It was a privilege for the Dunkirk Memorial House team to provide end-of-life care for your mother. It is very kind of you to review the home and lovely to hear that she felt at home here so quickly.
Since I have been here I have managed to get the title of champion motor world cyclist of the year but not only for this country but for worldwide. I'm very happy here.
Thank you for taking the time to review Dunkirk Memorial House. We are very proud of you for achieving champion cyclist of the year and it's wonderful to hear you are so happy here. I will take pleasure in sharing your kind review with the whole team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 January 2019Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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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Meet the Team (1)

“There’s a shared bond at Dunkirk Memorial House because of the service connection, which means there’s a real sense of team spirit. Everyone looks out for each other, and we do everything we can to make those who have given so much to our country feel completely at home.”
“We’re hugely proud of our very special Dementia Mews where we focus on the emotional needs of our residents, stimulating memory through a variety of prompts like Victorian-style interiors.”
“Our Wellbeing Team is at the heart of the home and enjoys seeing our residents getting involved in hobbies they already love – and some new ones too. This includes art and craft classes, flower arranging, gin tasting, card games and trips out to the local towns.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunkirk Memorial House
What types of Care is Dunkirk Memorial House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dunkirk Memorial House have?
There are 86 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dunkirk Memorial House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Dunkirk Memorial House to the centre of Taunton?
4.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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