Oake Meadows Nursing Home

33 Wyvern Road, Taunton TA1 4RA
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Oake Meadows Nursing Home in Taunton offers excellent support for people needing residential care.

Trained caring staff treat residents with dignity and respect while providing high quality care.

There are a wide variety of social activities for residents to enjoy that suit their interests.

Delicious meals are provided that can cater to special dietary requirements.
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Care Provided by Oake Meadows Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 105 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Please contact the home to organise an assessment with one of our experienced clinical leads.


We can then give an accurate average weekly fee.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Katrina Ball (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2005

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (105)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (105)

Visiting

  • Oake Meadows Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors are encouraged to visit their loved ones at their convenience; dedicated team members are always available to greet them with a warm welcome.

Parking

  • Oake Meadows Care Home understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.

Oake Meadows Nursing Home Reviews (47)

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Oake Meadows Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.981) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oake Meadows Nursing Home has 47 reviews.

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Review from Jane M (Resident) published on 16 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful care home. Marvellous staff, highly skilled and trained and such an atmosphere of kindness and compassion for all. Thank you will never be enough for their care, skill and expertise. An exceptional place.
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Review from C D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We transferred my mother to Oake Meadows from another care home in Taunton. She has been there for nearly two years now. The staff are so kind, caring and compassionate. They know each residents needs and dislikes, always going the extra mile to deliver. Communication is excellent between carers and
family. It is a safe warm and clean environment with a family feel. The cat adds to this.
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Review from Anne A (Wife of Resident) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been cared for with great courtesy and gentleness in the last few weeks of his life. I and my family are very glad that we found Oake Meadows Nursing Home for him. We cannot thank the staff enough for their sympathy and support in a difficult time.
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Review from David A (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank the staff at Oake Meadows Nursing Home enough for the care and compassion they showed my father during his recent time in the Sutherland Unit. Dad's situation was terminal when he arrived, requiring intensive personal care, medical assistance and emotional support which he received without
fail on a daily basis. It was a great comfort to me and my family to know how well he was being looked after and cared for. Often staff would go above and beyond for Dad and I am extremely grateful for it. Similarly, when my family and I visited (daily) we were also treated with great care and respect and supported emotionally (we also received a constant supply of tea and coffees as and when needed). I cannot fault the service but above all, I will never forget the all-important human touch which made a very difficult time so much easier to manage. Thank you all so much, I am glad to have met you.
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Review from Elizabeth R (Wife of Resident) published on 21 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank the staff of Oak Meadows Nursing Home - Sutherland Unit for the care and love shown to my husband during his nearly four years with you. I could not have wished for a better place for him to have lived out his remaining years. Not one moan from staff about his ‘maintenance’, actually
destruction, of the window latches and flooding of bathrooms etc which must have caused so much extra work for them. I was always treated with respect and countless cups of tea. Now he has passed away I feel that not only did I lose my husband but a family. The unit manager whose shoulders I cried on many a time you and your staff are wonderful. Thank you. I shall miss you all.
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Review from Christine W (Friend of Resident) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend was accepted as a resident after spending a few months in a psychiatric hospital, he was helped to settle in and on realising it was his forever home, he was delighted. Gets on well with all the staff, and they treat him with dignity and respect.
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Review from Michelle R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is on Sutherland Ward as she has dementia. We were worried that she would be lonely and unhappy in a home, but she is so well cared for. and when we visit she always seems very well. I am very happy with the care she receives on Sutherland Ward. I have found the staff to be very kind and caring.
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Review from J B (Sister of Resident) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always very caring, patient and helpful to visitors and residents alike. If there is ever an issue with the resident, I am always notified promptly, along with details of how the issue is resolved and what further action, if any, may be required. My brother has been a resident for nearly
three years, and I have always been happy and satisfied with the care he receives.
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Review from Tom C (Son of Resident) published on 22 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Based on infrequent visits during lockdown to my father, I have always found the staff, especially in Sutherland, to be committed, friendly and professional. I am glad my dad is being looked after by such a great team, who do not just meet his needs but genuinely care for him.
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Review from Phil E (Friend of Resident) published on 15 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care and friendship.
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Review from Roger B (Husband of Resident) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife entered Oake Meadows in February, when her advancing Alzheimer's and the Covid crisis started to seriously worry me about continuing to look after her. I have been very much delighted by the care she has received, in particular, that everyone uses her name, and that she has settled in so well.
Much to my surprise, she is now spending more time awake and is communicating better than when she first came in. I am also impressed by the way in which the staff treat visitors, even in the crisis.
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Review from Darrell D (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel that my mum is in very good hands, and the staff are very kind and patient. The facilities, rooms and common areas are spotlessly clean. The organisation, in general, has coped very well with the Covid situation, and my mum has been protected extremely well. No complaints from me.
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Review from Pete C (Son of Resident) published on 15 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been excellent throughout the nearly year that my father has been in Oake Meadows. They have cared for him brilliantly and tried to provide for his difficult needs. My mother and myself have been kept informed throughout, and the positive and helpful inputs have helped to make the beat
of a dreadful time. I cannot thank them enough for their care in the true sense of the word tremendous.
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Review from Joanna C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was placed into an NHS funded bed on Willow for physio and rehab following a hip replacement. She has dementia. Initially, I fought against this, preferring a community hospital bed where I could continue to visit her. However, although I could not visit Mum due to COVID restrictions, she
appeared to settle well. The one thing that makes this Home exceptional is the staff. I am not allowed to mention them by name, but I hope they know who they are. They went out of their way to ensure I could FaceTime Mum every evening, to the extent that they gave me their personal mobile numbers to facilitate this. They went far over and above their role by ensuring I always knew who was working on any one particular evening and responded to my text messages, even when they weren't working that day. I cannot thank them or praise them enough. Care work is a difficult and often thankless task. These two colleagues were just amazing in their kindness and dedication.
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Review from C C (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I came in after a fall and a broken hip, which was repaired by surgery at hospital. I have been recovering here, and received good physiotherapy and help with walking. My experience has been generally positive, and the staff have been very kind.
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Review from Ann D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff who looked after my dad were very kind and friendly, I visited my dad 3 times a week while he was there and different days so the staff would not of known when I was going to be there and you received the same friendly welcome on every occasion, Dad was treated with dignity and respect.
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home always looked clean and well maintained. Dad’s needs were always delt with.
When they moved Dad across to the nursing side the extra care that he needed by the staff was brilliant.
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Review from Patricia P (Friend of Resident) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed with the empathy and consistent kindness of all the staff. I never announce my visits and have never witnessed any bad practice. I cannot praise the staff enough for their overall care and kindness.
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Review from B S (Son of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oake Meadows is the second care home he has lived in since leaving hospital in March 2019. There is no comparison between the two as Oake Meadows excels in all aspects against the previous one. The management staff took great care to ensure a smooth transition and everything has been very upbeat and
positive since then. The staff here are inspirational, warm and caring and will always go the "extra mile" to ensure the very best for all residents. My father is very fortunate to be here! Thank you! Awesome!
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Review from Ray M (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother passed away and my dad has been a resident of Oake Meadows since May 2019. He suffers from dementia. As the family lives quite some way away, we cannot visit as regularly as we would like. However, for my dad, Oake Meadows is his home. All the staff are absolutely dedicated and treat the
residents as part of a large family. They are all kind, caring and very special people. The home is spotless, warm and inviting with a large lounge, a sunny sheltered courtyard and a garden. The meals are excellent and the choices at each meal are nutritional, varied and home-cooked. As a close-knit family, we are very pleased and grateful that my dad has settled so well and that we feel just as comfortable with him being at Oake Meadows.
The only slightly negative point to be made is that it is sometimes quite difficult to contact the staff by phone. However, the staff always keep us informed if my dad is ill or has suffered any minor mishaps.
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Review from Joy A (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Father has been at Oake Meadows for over a year now. The staff, office workers, domestic staff are all brilliant, they are doing a fantastic job of looking after all residents. Arranging for a range of entertainment for the residents to enjoy.
I give Oake Meadows a 100% recommendation to anyone
looking to join Oake Meadows in the future you will find a lovely home.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.981)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.981) out of 10 for Oake Meadows Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.362 for Oake Meadows Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (131 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (20 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 174 Ratings = 4.362
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.619 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oake Meadows Nursing Home is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 105 registered maximum number of service users is 21. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.619
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 08 Sep 2025

3 bedroom(s) available in our lovely home in Taunton.

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Katrina Ball

Job Title: Care Home Manager

We offer first-class care for the elderly on a permanent or respite basis, delivered by highly trained professionals in lovely comfortable surroundings.


Our philosophy is simple; we want everyone to enjoy life to the fullest. We never forget that all our residents are individuals and we treat them with dignity, privacy and respect while offering freedom of choice and as much independence as possible.


Friends and family are welcome at any time. Hot drinks and snacks are always available and guests are invited to share a meal with residents. Our cook prepares three nutritious meals a day and the menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal produce. Special diets are catered for.


Residents have the freedom to choose what to do and when. There is plenty going and our activities coordinator puts together a full programme which is adapted to suit the needs and wishes of our residents. Activities include quizzes, sing-alongs, reminiscence therapy, indoor games, arts and crafts, baking and wherever possible, trips out and about.


I’d love to show you around the home. So if you should like a tour, or wish to discuss any aspect of elderly care with me, please telephone the home to make an appointment.

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