Home Instead & West
Home Instead & West is a home care agency in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 4TY). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Home Instead & West
We at Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset are proud to offer compassionate home care across Taunton and the wider West Somerset area, supporting older people and adults who wish to remain living independently in the place they know and love best: their own home. Operating throughout the TA postcode area, our care reaches into the towns, villages and rural communities of Taunton and West Somerset. Rather than asking families to travel to a care setting, we bring thoughtful, personalised support directly to the doorsteps of the people who need us, whether that is a bungalow in a quiet lane, a family home in the heart of town, or a cottage tucked away in the Somerset countryside. Our specialisms reflect the varied and sometimes complex needs of the people we care for. We support older people with the everyday tasks that can become more challenging with time, and we walk alongside families navigating dementia, offering patient, familiar routines that help preserve dignity and calm. We also care for younger adults, people living with mental health conditions, those with physical disabilities, and individuals affected by visual or hearing impairment. In practice, this means matching each client with caregivers who take time to understand their history, preferences and pace of life, so that support feels less like an intervention and more like a trusted companion arriving at the door. It might be help with washing, dressing and medication in the morning, a shared cup of tea and conversation in the afternoon, or overnight reassurance for a family carer who desperately needs rest. We are also deeply proud to be rated Outstanding overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding ratings for being effective, caring, responsive and well led, and a Good rating for safety. For families, a rating of this standing is more than a badge. It is independent reassurance that the care being delivered is not only safe and reliable, but genuinely person centred, thoughtfully managed and continually striving to do better for every client. Choosing home care can feel like a significant step, and we understand the worry, guilt and hope that so often sit side by side when a family begins this journey. If you are exploring support for a loved one in Taunton or anywhere across West Somerset, we would welcome a gentle, no pressure conversation to listen to your situation and talk through how we might help. Whenever you are ready, we are here.
Care provided at Home Instead & West
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 19 July 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Home Instead & West
Where is Home Instead & West located?
Home Instead & West is a home care agency based in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 4TY), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Home Instead & West provide?
Home Instead & West is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Home Instead & West's CQC rating?
Home Instead & West is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 19 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Home Instead & West provide dementia care?
Yes. Home Instead & West supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Home Instead & West
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset covers roughly 10 miles from Taunton.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South West
Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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