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Huish Close, Hamilton Road, Taunton, TA1 2EP
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07 April 2025
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.
27 February 2025
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.
16 December 2024
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.
29 November 2024
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.
24 July 2024
For the last 10 years or more, I've been coming to Halcon Centre and I have always had excellent care.
15 April 2024
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!
27 February 2024
Excellent care. Good food. Caring staff.
14 November 2023
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.
11 July 2023
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.
16 May 2023
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.
06 February 2023
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.
13 January 2023
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.
20 December 2022
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.
16 December 2022
Has a lovely week, the care team are fantastic.
12 August 2022
My sister had a good rest and she had a good time, came home rested and relaxed. Well looked after.
04 October 2021
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.
31 March 2021
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.
19 April 2018
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.
25 November 2016
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!
24 November 2016
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.
Latest Reviews for Halcon Centre
07 April 2025
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.
27 February 2025
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.
16 December 2024
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.
29 November 2024
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.
24 July 2024
For the last 10 years or more, I've been coming to Halcon Centre and I have always had excellent care.
15 April 2024
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!
27 February 2024
Excellent care. Good food. Caring staff.
14 November 2023
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.
11 July 2023
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.
16 May 2023
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.
06 February 2023
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.
13 January 2023
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.
20 December 2022
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.
16 December 2022
Has a lovely week, the care team are fantastic.
12 August 2022
My sister had a good rest and she had a good time, came home rested and relaxed. Well looked after.
04 October 2021
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.
31 March 2021
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.
19 April 2018
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.
25 November 2016
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!
24 November 2016
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.