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Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset)

The Comeytrowe Centre, Pitts Close, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4TY
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everyone we have dealt with has been fantastic and she always feels valued and well cared for.Andrew H(Son of Client/Service User)
Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset), Taunton
Genuinely caring people. It has been very reassuring for me to have their professional help in placeJohn C(Son of Client/Service User)
Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset), Taunton
Mum always looks forward to her care visits and trusts and likes the carers who come.Sally M(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset), Taunton

All of Home Instead's employed Care Professionals understand how important person-centred, dependable support is when caring for a loved one and regards it as a special privilege to look after people in their own homes. Home Instead provides tailor-made person-centred care that allows clients to remain independent in their own homes and offers services ranging from companionship, home help, meal preparation, medication reminders, personal care and specialist dementia care including... 

Care Provided by Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset)

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 60 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

Type of carePermanent
Hourly Visiting Care£38 - £40
Weekly Live-in Care£1,900 - £2,090
Week days £38.00 per hours and Weekends £40.00 per hour.

Live-in £1900/week for individuals and £2090/week for couple.

Contact Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset) to get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Mark Hunt (Director)

Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset) Reviews (141)

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Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Home Instead (Taunton & West Somerset) has 141 reviews.

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Review from L R (Daughter of Client) published on 5 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from W L (Client / Service User) published on 26 November 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Elena M (Daughter of Client) published on 18 August 2017 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 July 2019
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveOutstanding
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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News (3)

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  • 23 Feb 2026

    Across Taunton and West Somerset, many older adults value their independence, but living alone or spending long periods at home can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation. Social wellbeing is...

  • 23 Feb 2026

    The fact that we all want to stay living at home is a truth universally acknowledged, and I have been reflecting over this Christmas why this is so and how...

  • 15 Oct 2025

    Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset is the first home care provider in England to be involved in a new service that aims to reduce wait times for people who...

Awards / Recognitions (16)

  • 29 May 2026Recipient: Home Instead
  • 30 May 2025Recipient: Home Instead
  • 31 May 2024Recipient: Home Instead

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Meet the Team (13)

Mark Hunt
Mark HuntJob Title Owner
Rebecca Gray
Rebecca GrayJob Title Owner

Rebecca is a local GP signposting you for your care needs whenever you need it. She believes care should always be in your own home wherever it is safe to do so.

Jo Skinner
Jo SkinnerJob Title Designated Registered Care Manager
Debbie Gibbons
Debbie GibbonsJob Title Quality Assurance Manager
Clare Cottrell
Clare CottrellJob Title Office Manager
Brittany Hutchings
Brittany HutchingsJob Title Client Care Consultant
Tom Lindsey
Tom LindseyJob Title Senior Care Professional
Paula Lopes
Paula LopesJob Title Care & Training Consultant
Vicky Hobden
Vicky HobdenJob Title Care Certificate Coordinator

Vicky believes that age isn’t a barrier to adventure. Vicky has had a huge amount of success in helping older people start something new.

Jade Sloman
Jade SlomanJob Title Recruitment and Support Administrator
Hannah Sharland
Hannah SharlandJob Title Marketing and Community Engagement Lead
Jinson Baby
Jinson BabyJob Title Marketing Coordinator
Morgan Pincott
Morgan PincottJob Title Reception and Office Administrator

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