Woodlands Farmhouse
Woodlands Farmhouse is a residential care home in Taunton, Somerset (TA3 6DF). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Woodlands Farmhouse
We are a residential care home near Taunton, providing a home for older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Our aim is a settled house where help is close at hand without taking over somebody's life. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage and decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Where someone needs help with washing, dressing or moving about, we try to give it without hurry and without doing more of the task than is actually needed. Dementia care rests on knowing the person rather than following a procedure, so we ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits. That knowledge is worth more than any written plan when somebody is frightened or cannot place where they are. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves than leave you to find it elsewhere. We are working through the points the inspectors raised, and if you are considering the home for someone close to you we will go through the report with you and answer whatever you want to ask. Please come and see the place as it really is. Talking to the people who live here will tell you more than we can.
Care provided at Woodlands Farmhouse
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Woodlands Farmhouse
Where is Woodlands Farmhouse located?
Woodlands Farmhouse is a residential care home in Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6DF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Woodlands Farmhouse provide?
Woodlands Farmhouse is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Woodlands Farmhouse's CQC rating?
Woodlands Farmhouse is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 8 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Woodlands Farmhouse provide dementia care?
Yes. Woodlands Farmhouse supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Woodlands Farmhouse offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Woodlands Farmhouse offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Woodlands Farmhouse
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Woodlands Farmhouse is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Woodlands Farmhouse 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. Woodlands Farmhouse 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. Woodlands Farmhouse 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
Woodlands Farmhouse 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Woodlands Farmhouse. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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