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Dunkirk Memorial House

Minehead Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset TA4 3BT
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Dunkirk Memorial House, Taunton
Dunkirk Memorial House, Taunton
Dunkirk Memorial House, Taunton

Dunkirk Memorial House is situated close to the village of Bishops Lydeard, eight miles from the bustling town of Taunton, Somerset. It is set in acres of landscaped gardens, between the Quantock and Brendon Hills, and accommodates up to 90 residents in spacious rooms, all of which have en-suite facilities. Residents wishing to venture further afield can take advantage of the regular trips in the minibus to local towns and... 

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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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,670From £1,670
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,753From £1,753
Nursing CareFrom £2,003From £2,003

Hairdressing, newspapers and bar are not included and are charged to the resident.

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

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 (35)

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9.7

Dunkirk Memorial House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.677) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dunkirk Memorial House has 35 reviews.

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Review from R V (Resident / Service User) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from M P (Respite Resident) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from I B (Son of Resident) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from F P (Husband of Resident) published on 14 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from E S (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from Amy M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from Steve B (Son of Resident) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from F H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Review from Martyn W (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Jane B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Review from Laura T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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Review from Lesley L (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 03 January 2019
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Outstanding
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveOutstanding
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Anne Lewin
Anne LewinJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2014

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