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Huish Close, Hamilton Road, Taunton, TA1 2EP
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16 December 2025
I have just returned home from my really great three week stay and have returned with all my Christmas shopping done so thank you for the accompanying trips which were lovely .. As usual the whole ambiance of Halcon was welcoming, friendly and safe. It's clean, bright and cheerful and the staff are lovely. Lots to do and trips are organised in groups or on a one to one basis if preferred. I particularly enjoyed the weekly meditation sessions you could join , very relaxing. Halcon you never fail me ,thank you . You meet my needs both in my daily care and socially, you really all try so hard to please us all and on so many fronts are succeeding.
09 December 2025
I like the fact that my wishes are taken into consideration with regard to my life and daily care. On days when residents go out, they should be first up so they are ready to leave in good time without rushing. This does not often happen, which is frustrating. Overall, I enjoy living at Halcon.
08 December 2025
The Halcon Centre have cared for my uncle for over 30 years. The care he has received and continues to receive is second to none- the staff and residents are amazing and are always so welcoming whenever we come to visit. My grandmother (Robert's mum) has visited him every week for the years he has been here- she is also made to feel so welcome and part of their family. There is no better feeling knowing your family member is cared for and loved the way Robert is. A huge thank you to Kevin and all of the staff at Halcon for all you do.
24 November 2025
I must admit the staff are absolutely brilliant, I do really enjoy myself coming in. A Bit gutted had to leave to go back to my wife lol. Been here twice now, residents there as well, lovely. I'll always come back.
04 November 2025
Good week for my son. Would have liked to have gone out during his week. He did go to church on Sunday. A trip to the park, restaurant or shopping would have been nice. He was wearing someone elses trousers the day of departure, came home using someone elses sling, so his is still at Halcon. Missing socks. Urine bottle came home stinking of urine.
14 August 2025
Warm and friendly staff team, always helpful & professional. My brother loves coming for his stays at Halcon; he is stimulated and supported throughout the visit. He loves the entertainment & the jolly atmosphere, always being included in the fun and patient staff support him with a smile. Fabulous support for me as well, thank you.
26 June 2025
My son has been a regular respite user at The Halcon Centre for the last few years and I can't rate the care he has received highly enough. The attitude of meeting him where he is at and demonstrating interest in who he is as a person as well as caring for his physical needs, from both the management and whole team has been outstanding.
19 June 2025
My respite at this car home was meant to be a seven-day break. Haven't hadn't had any respite for five years. This is my first experience with respite initially they couldn't be kind enough almost overly nice, but that was a reason for that I will explain in a minute I'm a vegetarian I don't feel like the cases for my dietary needs properly even though I paid 1700 pounds to stay for seven days turned out to be very stressful. I hadn't had a bath in literally five years. The first bath they gave me was really nice and warm and hot. The second bath they gave me was just warm. Even though they know it's a massive effort for me to get from my wheelchair to the bath being hoisted. I was quite shocked from previously being a professional earning 35,000 a year to be disregarded as completely disabled. They couldn't see past the fact that I was in a wheelchair that is not true that they are a really good place for disabled people on discharge, I was treated very badly. The manager was a very rude man
22 May 2025
My sister always enjoys her stay at Halcon and I feel relieved to know she is in good and safe hands with kind staff.
07 April 2025
I have been coming to this respite care centre for 15 years and I have always found that the staff are extremely helpful and professional. The rooms provide all the facilities one needs, hospital beds, ceiling hoist and fully equipped wet room bathrooms. The staff are all trained to use this equipment and do so very safely. There are TVs in all the rooms. Being very close to the center of Taunton mobile phone signals are excellent. It has extensive grounds and they are used for outdoor events in the summer. You can get public transport to the center of Taunton and a large retail park is not far away including multi screens cinema and bowling alley. There are staff specifically employed to help the respite and long-term clients with activities like arts and crafts and also group activities like bingo. They also organise outings. Three meals a day and unlimited coffee and tea and of course, biscuits are provided by a kitchen which seems to be open 24 hours! Five Stars.
29 November 2024
We have been using Halcon Centre for over ten years and have always found the staff caring with the manager keeping a tight ship regarding standards.
24 July 2024
For the last 10 years or more, I've been coming to Halcon Centre and I have always had excellent care.
15 April 2024
Halcon Centre literally saved me during an incredibly difficult time. The manager is an absolute tour de force and will go the extra mile to help in any way he can. He really is exceptional. There is a fabulous camaraderie amongst all the staff and I felt comfortable and very well cared for during my stay. The whole centre radiates fun and unity and I cannot wait to go back!
11 July 2023
Halcon Centre is an excellent respite care home. The staff are caring, kind and helpful and the home is well led with the management taking an active interest in all the clients. I have been able to take part in activities that I would not have been able to enjoy at home ie. a cinema visit. Well done, this home has improved massively since my last day five years ago.
06 February 2023
Tthe team are always friendly, helpful to the visitors often going above and beyond. The care and consideration given to care and wellbeing - we believe is high quality and consistent. Well done and thank you - keep it up.
13 January 2023
I like my stay at Halcon Centre because it is quiet and relaxing, has friendly staff and nice food. We go out walking around the town, shopping. We have art classes and play games. I would recommend the centre to friends.
20 December 2022
Thank you very much, very good. Living the dream. I would like more activities, stimulating activities for my mind - games, word games, memory tests etc. Group or one-to-one. Bowls, chair hockey. Lovely, supportive staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Love you.
16 December 2022
Has a lovely week, the care team are fantastic.
12 August 2022
My sister had a good rest and she had a good time, came home rested and relaxed. Well looked after.
04 October 2021
I was a regular respite client but had not been for two years because of the pandemic. I was made very welcome on arrival. The manager and staff are always very helpful, friendly and capable. Their care is excellent and nurse visits are pre-arranged as required. I was taken out several times including into Taunton where I was helped to buy clothes in Marks and Spencer at my request. I was also able to buy some jewellery for my wife. There were also activities at the centre and a TV in my room. I enjoyed my stay.
Latest Reviews for Halcon Centre
16 December 2025
I have just returned home from my really great three week stay and have returned with all my Christmas shopping done so thank you for the accompanying trips which were lovely .. As usual the whole ambiance of Halcon was welcoming, friendly and safe. It's clean, bright and cheerful and the staff are lovely. Lots to do and trips are organised in groups or on a one to one basis if preferred. I particularly enjoyed the weekly meditation sessions you could join , very relaxing. Halcon you never fail me ,thank you . You meet my needs both in my daily care and socially, you really all try so hard to please us all and on so many fronts are succeeding.
09 December 2025
I like the fact that my wishes are taken into consideration with regard to my life and daily care. On days when residents go out, they should be first up so they are ready to leave in good time without rushing. This does not often happen, which is frustrating. Overall, I enjoy living at Halcon.
08 December 2025
The Halcon Centre have cared for my uncle for over 30 years. The care he has received and continues to receive is second to none- the staff and residents are amazing and are always so welcoming whenever we come to visit. My grandmother (Robert's mum) has visited him every week for the years he has been here- she is also made to feel so welcome and part of their family. There is no better feeling knowing your family member is cared for and loved the way Robert is. A huge thank you to Kevin and all of the staff at Halcon for all you do.
24 November 2025
I must admit the staff are absolutely brilliant, I do really enjoy myself coming in. A Bit gutted had to leave to go back to my wife lol. Been here twice now, residents there as well, lovely. I'll always come back.
04 November 2025
Good week for my son. Would have liked to have gone out during his week. He did go to church on Sunday. A trip to the park, restaurant or shopping would have been nice. He was wearing someone elses trousers the day of departure, came home using someone elses sling, so his is still at Halcon. Missing socks. Urine bottle came home stinking of urine.
14 August 2025
Warm and friendly staff team, always helpful & professional. My brother loves coming for his stays at Halcon; he is stimulated and supported throughout the visit. He loves the entertainment & the jolly atmosphere, always being included in the fun and patient staff support him with a smile. Fabulous support for me as well, thank you.
26 June 2025
My son has been a regular respite user at The Halcon Centre for the last few years and I can't rate the care he has received highly enough. The attitude of meeting him where he is at and demonstrating interest in who he is as a person as well as caring for his physical needs, from both the management and whole team has been outstanding.
19 June 2025
My respite at this car home was meant to be a seven-day break. Haven't hadn't had any respite for five years. This is my first experience with respite initially they couldn't be kind enough almost overly nice, but that was a reason for that I will explain in a minute I'm a vegetarian I don't feel like the cases for my dietary needs properly even though I paid 1700 pounds to stay for seven days turned out to be very stressful. I hadn't had a bath in literally five years. The first bath they gave me was really nice and warm and hot. The second bath they gave me was just warm. Even though they know it's a massive effort for me to get from my wheelchair to the bath being hoisted. I was quite shocked from previously being a professional earning 35,000 a year to be disregarded as completely disabled. They couldn't see past the fact that I was in a wheelchair that is not true that they are a really good place for disabled people on discharge, I was treated very badly. The manager was a very rude man
22 May 2025
My sister always enjoys her stay at Halcon and I feel relieved to know she is in good and safe hands with kind staff.
07 April 2025
I have been coming to this respite care centre for 15 years and I have always found that the staff are extremely helpful and professional. The rooms provide all the facilities one needs, hospital beds, ceiling hoist and fully equipped wet room bathrooms. The staff are all trained to use this equipment and do so very safely. There are TVs in all the rooms. Being very close to the center of Taunton mobile phone signals are excellent. It has extensive grounds and they are used for outdoor events in the summer. You can get public transport to the center of Taunton and a large retail park is not far away including multi screens cinema and bowling alley. There are staff specifically employed to help the respite and long-term clients with activities like arts and crafts and also group activities like bingo. They also organise outings. Three meals a day and unlimited coffee and tea and of course, biscuits are provided by a kitchen which seems to be open 24 hours! Five Stars.
29 November 2024
We have been using Halcon Centre for over ten years and have always found the staff caring with the manager keeping a tight ship regarding standards.
24 July 2024
For the last 10 years or more, I've been coming to Halcon Centre and I have always had excellent care.
15 April 2024
Halcon Centre literally saved me during an incredibly difficult time. The manager is an absolute tour de force and will go the extra mile to help in any way he can. He really is exceptional. There is a fabulous camaraderie amongst all the staff and I felt comfortable and very well cared for during my stay. The whole centre radiates fun and unity and I cannot wait to go back!
11 July 2023
Halcon Centre is an excellent respite care home. The staff are caring, kind and helpful and the home is well led with the management taking an active interest in all the clients. I have been able to take part in activities that I would not have been able to enjoy at home ie. a cinema visit. Well done, this home has improved massively since my last day five years ago.
06 February 2023
Tthe team are always friendly, helpful to the visitors often going above and beyond. The care and consideration given to care and wellbeing - we believe is high quality and consistent. Well done and thank you - keep it up.
13 January 2023
I like my stay at Halcon Centre because it is quiet and relaxing, has friendly staff and nice food. We go out walking around the town, shopping. We have art classes and play games. I would recommend the centre to friends.
20 December 2022
Thank you very much, very good. Living the dream. I would like more activities, stimulating activities for my mind - games, word games, memory tests etc. Group or one-to-one. Bowls, chair hockey. Lovely, supportive staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Love you.
16 December 2022
Has a lovely week, the care team are fantastic.
12 August 2022
My sister had a good rest and she had a good time, came home rested and relaxed. Well looked after.
04 October 2021
I was a regular respite client but had not been for two years because of the pandemic. I was made very welcome on arrival. The manager and staff are always very helpful, friendly and capable. Their care is excellent and nurse visits are pre-arranged as required. I was taken out several times including into Taunton where I was helped to buy clothes in Marks and Spencer at my request. I was also able to buy some jewellery for my wife. There were also activities at the centre and a TV in my room. I enjoyed my stay.