Halcon Centre

Huish Close, Hamilton Road, Taunton TA1 2EP
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9.9 27 Reviews
The Halcon Centre is a residential respite centre in Taunton, specialising in supporting those with physical disability and sensory loss, as well as being able to welcome respite care.

The centre is well-placed to support an active and independent lifestyle, located close to numerous amenities, shopping and leisure options. Daily activities and regular trips are organised by a team of dedicated Activities Coordinators.

A wheelchair-friendly interior is enhanced by tracking hoists to assist with moving and handling, while staff have extensive training and qualifications.
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Care Provided by Halcon Centre

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 19 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kevin Mellor (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (19)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (19)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Halcon Centre

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Near Public Transport
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Halcon Centre Reviews (27)

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9.9

Halcon Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Halcon Centre has 27 reviews.

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Review from Charles W (Respite Resident) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Halcon Centre, Somerset Care at Halcon Centre

Thank you for leaving such a fantastic review for Halcon! We always look forward to your respite stays with us, and we are so pleased that you rate your experience, the facilities, activities and care on offer as 5-star. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.


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Review from R P (Sister of Resident) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Roger had a fantastic stay in Halcon over Christmas, he joined in many activities and was included in all the Christmas fun. He enjoyed the food and friendly caring staff. He always looks forward to his visits which helps me cope at home to have a break.

Reply from Somerset Care, Somerset Care at Halcon Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave such incredible feedback for the Halcon Centre in Taunton. It means the world to us that you brother enjoyed his respite stay with us, and that his break also helped you, as a family. We look forward to welcoming him back for his next stay.


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Review from Linda S (Respite Resident) published on 16 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am always very happy to review the Halcon Centre after my regular respite stays and it is always deserving of 5 stars.
Halcon never fails to drop their extremely high quality and standard of care. It's welcoming as soon as you come through the door, and on returning home make you feel as though they
are disappointed to see you going home.
During my stay this time, which was for three weeks, I had unfortunately three small health episodes that required immediate attention. This was caused through my spinal injury which I have had for 26 years. If dealt with quickly, which it was, is fine however and the care I received was as good as if I was in hospital. I felt safe and there was no panic just a complete professional approach by the staff however it did not spoil my stay in this very special care home.

Reply from Somerset Care, Somerset Care at Halcon Centre

Thank you for your beautiful words about the Halcon Centre, which we will be sure to share with the whole team. It is always a pleasure having you stay with us, and we are glad to hear that you feel welcome, safe and cared for. We look forward to seeing you again soon.


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Review from V K (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 29 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Somerset Care, Somerset Care at Halcon Centre

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback about your respite stays at the Halcon Centre. We are delighted that you enjoy your time with us, and look forward to seeing you again soon!


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Review from C B (Resident) published on 24 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

For the last 10 years or more, I've been coming to Halcon Centre and I have always had excellent care.

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Review from V P (Respite Resident) published on 15 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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!

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Review from Marilyn P (Mother of Resident) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care.
Good food.
Caring staff.

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Review from Emily C (Resident) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved from another area to Halcon Centre about 2 years ago. I enjoy the freedom to go out when we want in our accessible car to places like the cinema, bowling and town. There are in-house activities such as card making and Bocha baking.

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Review from Karen T (Resident) published on 11 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Gillian W (Sister of Resident) published on 16 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Halcon Centre is very good at giving relatives peace of mind when family need their expert care and attention. The manager is very kind and understanding regarding people's needs, nothing is too much trouble. This is a place I have every faith in for now and in the future.

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Review from M M (Brother of Resident) published on 6 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from R C (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 13 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from J P (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Luci D (Respite Resident) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Has a lovely week, the care team are fantastic.

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Review from M S (Brother of Resident) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister had a good rest and she had a good time, came home rested and relaxed. Well looked after.

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Review from Richard V (Respite Resident) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from John W (Resident) published on 31 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Halcon is exceptional, even during lockdown the care given was 100%, nothing was too much trouble for me, lovely and caring staff. Ranging from the food to little things like getting the paper I preferred thoroughly recommended.

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Review from Maggie B (Resident) published on 19 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been residing at the Halcon Centre for several months. He is receiving excellent care there which gives me complete peace of mind for the first time since he was discharged from an acute care hospital after sustaining severe, multiple injuries. This was over 4 years ago. The Halcon Centre
is extremely efficiently well run. It is warm and welcoming and is a 'Home from Home'. I am extremely thankful that my son is being so well cared for and can highly recommend this respite centre. We have been very fortunate.

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Review from Kiah louise D (Resident) published on 25 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I have been coming to Halcon Centre for over a year now and I really enjoy it. The staff are so caring and lovely, always making sure they meet my needs. I love enjoying meeting new people when I come to stay and also catching up with others!

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Review from Maxine L (Niece of Resident) published on 24 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I brought my young daughter over to Halcon to visit my Aunt who was there in respite. The staff were wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble. They went out of their way to be helpful, even getting my daughter a milkshake and us both lunch. I was astonished and extremely impressed to see the manager
of Halcon with an apron on and cooking the lunch. It is a sign of a great manager when they are willing to step in and help wherever needed.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.938)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10 for Halcon Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.938 for Halcon Centre is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 112 Ratings = 4.938

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Halcon Centre is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 19 registered maximum number of service users is 3.8, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Mar 2020

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    Outstanding

  • Effective

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  • Responsive

    Outstanding

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Kevin

Kevin Mellor

Job Title: Registered Manager

I am passionate about breaking down the barriers that many young people with complex physical disabilities experience to living a fun and fulfilling life, and instead support their ability to live their lives as they choose. At the Halcon Centre, we create the right environment and provide the right specialist care to empower these young adults to take control of their own lives. We have no strict routines here – our residents can choose when to get up, when to eat and what they want to do with their day. Our role is to ensure all of their needs are met so that they can enjoy being as independent as possible.

I like to think of the Halcon Centre as an accessible hotel with 24/7 tailored care and support thrown in – our residents are our guests, and we want to make sure that their stay with us is an enjoyable and hassle-free experience.

As a small-scale respite and residential care centre, we get to know those in our care as individuals, to learn their likes and dislikes, understand their hobbies and interests and share their sense of humour. Whether long-term residents or returning respite visitors, building this rapport provides familiarity, comfort, continuity and reassurance for those we care for, helping them to truly feel at home at Halcon. Ultimately, we are here to support you to live life to the full, on your terms. So, whether you’re interested in staying with us for a respite break, or considering something more long-term, we are here to help you thrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Halcon Centre

What types of Care is Halcon Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, No Medical Intervention & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Halcon Centre provide?

Convalescent Care, Independent Living Training & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Halcon Centre have?

There are 19 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Halcon Centre?

Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Halcon Centre to the centre of Taunton?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.