Wilton House
Wilton House is a residential care home in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 3PX). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Wilton House
Wilton House is a residential care home in Taunton in Somerset. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities, people living with sight or hearing loss, and younger adults. Respite stays are available. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us outstanding overall. We are proud of it and careful with it, because a rating describes one particular week and everything that earned it has to carry on happening afterwards. What sits behind it is not remarkable. This is people's home and they run it. Rooms are arranged how the person in them wants. The shopping list is decided by the people who will eat it. Weekend plans belong to whoever is going. We ask rather than assume and we accept being turned down. When somebody wants to try something we back them, including when it makes considerably more work for us. We also put real effort into understanding how each person communicates, particularly where speech is not the main way somebody tells us what they need. What we learn is written down and shared so that everybody responds the same way, which keeps the house predictable and gives people the confidence to take chances. And we take complaints seriously. Most of what we have improved here started with somebody saying plainly that something was not good enough.
Care provided at Wilton House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 February 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Wilton House
Where is Wilton House located?
Wilton House is a residential care home in Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wilton House provide?
Wilton House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wilton House's CQC rating?
Wilton House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 13 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wilton House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wilton House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wilton House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Wilton House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Wilton House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Wilton House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Wilton House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
Wilton House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Wilton House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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