Heron House Residential Home

Heron House Residential Home is a residential care home in Taunton, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 44 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Abbeyfield Society, which operates 41 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published August 2023, the CQC rated Heron House Residential Home Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Heron House Residential Home charges from £1,480 a week for residential dementia care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £76,960 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Somerset.

There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to Heron House Residential Home include The Manor, Longrun House and Rivers. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.