Barchester Manor Care Home

Haydon Close, Bishops Hull, Taunton TA1 5HF
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9.9 89 Reviews
  • Barchester Manor Care Home, Taunton
Situated on beautiful grounds on the edge of Somerset, professionals provide first-class 24-hour nursing and residential care and for those who are living with dementia in a modern purpose-built home. The purpose built 17 bedded unit dementia unit called Willow was opened in 2023 and is a beautiful addition to the care home.

The home has beautiful well tended gardens with an outdoor dining space alongside woodwork areas and a retreat for those who are keen gardeners.

A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. Their dedication can be seen across the board - in their cooking, hospitality, housekeeping, front of house team and not least of all their professional and experienced nursing care staff. In addition to this they are very proud to have a dedicated team which includes, physiotherapists who work alongside an enthusiastic recreational crew providing a holistic approach to person centred care.

The home atmosphere supports a home from home feeling, supporting independence and collaborative working with family and friends. The dedicated team will guide and support in all aspects of care and recreation.

They look forward to welcoming you to the Manor so that you can experience first hand just how wonderful a place they are and how ideally suited they are to meet your needs now and in the future.

Care Provided by Barchester Manor Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Cancer Care
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Helen Smith (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (80)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Manor Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,839
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Manor Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Residents love to see family members and friends. Visiting hours are not restricted.


  • Parking
  • There is a generous cark park on site. Disabled parking is available immediately next to the front door.


Barchester Manor Care Home Reviews (89)

Total of 89, showing 61-80
9.9

Barchester Manor Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Manor Care Home has 89 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My parents, in their nineties, do not seem to want to mix, which is proving a bit of a problem. I feel staff are doing their best without much cooperation from my parents. Medical staff, I find very helpful but overall not enough staff in any department.

Reply from Carla Bowman, General Manager at Barchester Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review The Manor. We are very pleased that you have a positive impression of the high-quality care we provide. Please be assured we are continuing to recruit skilled staff to join the team. We always welcome the opportunity to improve and value your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A full care service is provided which does its very best to meet the needs, quite demanding needs, of my sister.

Reply from Carla Bowman, General Manager at Barchester Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review The Manor. We are very pleased that you have a positive impression of the high-quality care we provide. We always welcome the opportunity to improve and value any feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother is happy and settled here. The carers so an excellent job and the food is delicious.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

By my relevant options below I can't think of much more to say only it is second to none. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Uncle arrived at The Manor Care Home only a week ago and I have found all the staff very supportive and caring. The home is very comfortable, warm and welcoming. The food (so my Uncle says) is excellent. I think the physio is outstanding and I really believe they will do the very best for my Uncle
and get him mobile soon, which is his mission.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is my third annual respite stay while my wife (and carer) takes a holiday with other family members. By using the Barchester Group, I have flexibility on where to stay but The Manor suits me fine. Resources are sometimes stretched but this is true of most - if not all - care homes. I am pleased
to see the same personnel year-on-year who make me very welcome.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On the many occasions that I visit with my grandmother, her friend who lives at the manor, I have been impressed with the staff and care she receives. Nothing is too much and I can only applaud all that is done for her. She has a happy life at the manor and enjoys the company that she gets there from
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely atmosphere, clean, friendly people and rooms very nice. Residents seem happy to be here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Come as often as possible, very friendly staff and lovely and clean and residents seem very happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic care home that offers excellent care and facilities in beautiful surroundings. Nothing too much to ask for and the Manager is always available and understanding to our needs and wishes. I highly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From initial assessment to admittance, management and staff have been helpful and communicative as well as empathetic. Both nursing staff and carers are always cheerful and chatty and make a difficult situation much more bearable. Would highly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing care home in such a lovely setting! The care here is outstanding and I would highly recommend to anyone. Staff are lovely and very attentive. Clean and tidy. The resident I am connected to could not be happier with where they are.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The hardest decision of my life to entrust my husband to others' care but in the brief period he has been in The Manor it has proved to be the wisest move for him and he is so loved by all the staff and everyone involved in the nursing home.
I would not hesitate to advise anyone unsure about their
loved ones to please be reassured they will be taken great care of and be as happy as my husband.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having visited many care homes where family were residents. The manor is by far the best in so many ways. The ambience, the care, the staff, personal attention, medical attention and communication.
My cousin suffered from Huntington's Disease and as he deteriorated his care never diminished.
Well
done and keep up your standards and amazing work.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very warm and comfortable facilities with friendly staff. Well and truly looking after my grandma.

Reply from Susan Flowers, General manager at Barchester Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. I am thrilled to hear how highly you rate The Manor. I look forward to feeding back your comments to our dedicated team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having been some three months at The Manor Care Home, I am very pleased to write in appreciation of everything I have experienced. Individual accommodation is well appointed and maintained. Public areas are attractively furnished and decorated. The highest standards of cleanliness apply throughout.
Personal laundering is efficient and of very high quality. Varied and carefully chosen menus are well prepared and presented. Personal choices can usually be met if a menu really does not appeal. All staff consistently show thoughtful care, friendly courtesy and great patience and good humour with residents often suffering serious physical or mental failure. I can think of no occasion when some complaint has been justified. The Manor Care Home is to be very strongly recommended.

Reply from Susan Flowers, General Manager at Barchester Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of living at The Manor Care Home. I am delighted to hear how pleased you have been with the environment, the dining experience and the staff. I will certainly be sharing your comments with our team. We hope you have many happy years at The Manor!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Furniture and fittings are like those of a luxury hotel. The staff are caring and friendly. I was taken to the dentist by my carer in my electric wheelchair in the homes fully equipped wheelchair bus. The availability of a cheerful full-time physio is a bonus.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with The Manor Care Home for my mother. Helpful and caring staff, lovely location and surrounding, ensuite rooms - good size.
My mum has been here for 5 years and she is happy. Her health needs have always been helped and met. Good food. My mother is very happy here. She is bed ridden
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love coming to Barchester The Manor Care Home. Everybody is amazing, kind and friendly. I love meeting new friends and I think everyone there has their own personality. :) 10/10.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Manor provides very comprehensive care. The staff are caring and kind, the environment internally and externally is really pleasant. I am very happy with the care and all is well.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Barchester Manor Care Home 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.931 for Barchester Manor Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 248 Ratings = 4.931

  • 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 Barchester Manor Care Home is based on 21 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 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 21 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: 21 Dec 2022

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (9)

Helen

Helen Smith

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Helen, and I am the General Manager here at The Manor. Welcome to our website!


I have vast experience in Home management and I really enjoy managing a luxury home. I feel that it is extremely important to offer a premium service so our residents have a wonderful experience.


Managing a care home is very rewarding and really gives you the opportunity to be part of a big extended family. Quality of care and life enrichment are driving factors in the management and leadership of a home manager. I believe in developing staff and services to support a fulfilling life and career.


I have worked as a nurse for 30 years and have been lucky enough to have worked in Australia. I have emergency care experience and care manager experience from the last 15 years in both Somerset and Hampshire.


I recently relocated from Hampshire. I am a keen gardener, love to travel and spend time with my two daughters.


My passion is ensuring that our residents live their life to the fullest and I look forward to welcoming you to our home to see this first-hand.


Renee

Renee Devassy

Job Title: Vivary Unit Manager

Joined: 2019

I have joined The Manor in 2019 as a Registered Nurse and since then, progressed to the role of Unit Manager. My passion is to care for my residents and to be able to help others in need. Every individual makes my day worthwhile and a smile completes it.


Sharon

Sharon Clarke

Job Title: Care Practioner

Hello, my name is Sharon and I have worked at The Manor for over 25 years. Needless to say, I love it here! In 2015, I qualified as a Care Practitioner and my new role is challenging as much as it is rewarding. I have always worked in care, beginning on the day of my 18th birthday, and I absolutely love it.


Rowena

Rowena Stringer

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2021

Hello, My name is Rowena and I am a part of the reception team.


I love being able to welcome new residents, family and visitors into our home.


I look forward to welcoming you to The Manor.


Anthony

Anthony Piper

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Joined: 2022

Hi, My name is Anthony and I am the head of maintenance here at The Manor.


Marc

Marc Chidgey

Job Title: Life Enrichment Lead

Joined: 2012

I have worked at the Manor for over seven years. I started working in the kitchen as a Kitchen Assistant. As a kitchen assistant, I had the opportunity to replenish drinks and snacks and assist in serving meals in communal areas. During this time outside of the kitchen, I enjoyed meeting residents and took pleasure in seeing residents' engagement during activities.


My interest in resident activities was evident and I was given the opportunity to transfer to the Activities team. I love to spend time with the residents. I enjoy hearing their stories and finding out what activities interest them. I aim to keep them as active as possible however my top priority is to instil fun and laughter at the Manor.


Ramis

Ramis Hysenaj

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Joined: 2007

Hello, my name is Ramis and I am one of the Physiotherapists here at The Manor Care Home.


I really enjoy supporting the residents through exercises, which enable them to gain strength and confidence. I feel I really contribute towards the resident’s quality of life.


Shelley

Shelley Kaleda

Job Title: Operational Trainer

Joined: 2010

As a Barchester Operational Trainer I ensure that staff have the level of skill and knowledge required to competently carry out their role so that all residents receive high quality care, and that there is a high level of impact on the quality of staff behaviour and knowledge over the long term, leading to a continuous improvement in the quality of care for the residents. As a Trainer I actively involve my learners, and my continued focus is to ensure all learning and development activities, and inductions are run to a consistently high standard across my 6 homes, alongside meeting external requirements. I have just celebrated my 10th year with Barchester Healthcare and I love my job. It’s not just about the teaching but the learning that takes place. All our learners on their first day are taught to identify our Barchester values so that they can incorporate them into everything they do.As a trainer I strive to meet the needs abilities and aspirations of my learners. I believe it’s about inspiring learners to help them change and develop their personal, social and professional skills to the best of their ability and take responsibility for their own development.


Bracken and Micky

Bracken and Micky Therapy Dogs

Job Title: Well-being and Comfort for All

Joined: 2020

Bracken and Micky regularly visit the home to spend time with the residents and family. They bring lots of joy and happiness to everyone. They spend their time cussling, walking and playing when they visit the home.