Welcome to Frethey House

Taunton, Somerset

Offering exceptional care in enviable surroundings

Frethey House is set in a delightful rural location just to the west of Taunton, with two acres of beautiful gardens to explore, plus an in-house hair salon, relaxing lounges and a range of daily activities. Residents enjoy peace and quiet, as well as stunning countryside views. We make the most of our location to get out and about in Somerset, visiting local attractions, enjoying a pub lunch or having tea in one of the cafes in Taunton. The gardens are a popular spot with residents on warmer days where green-fingered residents are welcome to help us keep everything looking good, or to simply sit on the terrace with a cup of tea and watch the visiting wildlife.

We're open for safe admissions, managing visits and routinely testing everyone. New residents benefit from a personalised wellbeing plan during their initial 14 days.

If you’re a little unsure of what type of care is needed, we’re happy to help with the details.

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Key Information

We make sure each resident experiences care that's as unique as they are. Which is why we offer a range of care types and duration.

Care Types
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Palliative Care
Duration
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
- Convalescence Care
Room Availability

Limited
Price from
£900
per week
Ratings
CQC Inspection
Carehome.co.uk Reviews
Customer Satisfaction Score

Freephone 0808 223 5505

Things you need to know

Frethey Indicative Pricing

Find out how we charge for the different services we provide and our indicative pricing in a clear, accurate and accessible format. Call us to ask us about our latest promotional offers.

Sample Home Contract

Download a sample contract before you visit so you can ask us any questions in relation to your specific circumstances.

Our Funding Care Guide

We’ve created a helpful guide which explains how the funding process works and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

Care Home Checklist

Ahead of your first visit, you can download our checklist of questions to discuss including most frequently asked COVID-19 related questions.

Visiting Our Care Homes

We understand that it's important for you to view a home when choosing care. Here's what to expect when you visit one of our homes to minimise any risk of infection.

The types of care we provide

Convalescence Care

Support to get people feeling their best before returning home after time in hospital, an operation or a period of illness.

Permanent Care

From the day our residents move in, we do everything to help them settle in as well as offering support for the whole family.

Residential Care

Helping residents to maintain their independence with assistance such as bathing, toileting, dressing and eating as well as helping them to get around.

Palliative Care

Working closely with GPs and other health specialists, we make sure individuals are as comfortable as possible. We understand and respect their wishes and provide support for families too.

Nursing Care

Our own fully qualified Nurses have specialist expertise and are chosen for their compassion and experience.

Respite Care

Respite stays can be tailored to each person’s individual care needs which can be from a few days or for as long as is needed.

Daily life

Keeping things personal

At Frethey House

The wonderful surroundings at Frethey House are matched by the standard of care our team brings residents. We love learning as much as we can about the people we care for, so your loved one’s time is tailored to their individual needs, interests and preferences. This can be as small as knowing when they like to wake up, to how they like their tea, and everything in between.

We give as much independence as possible, letting individuals choose how to run the home and if they prefer dinner in front of the TV, or even dusting their own room, we’ll make it happen. Just as putting their own stamp on their bedroom, we’ll help them to personalise it with the things they love.

Every need catered for

Mealtimes are an important part of daily life at Frethey House. We know eating well and the social experience of dining are key to health and wellbeing. Our chefs select a different menu each day, creating lots of home-cooked dishes with fresh ingredients to choose from. Using their in-depth knowledge of nutrition, they cater for any special diets and needs.

A real occasion

The dining rooms at Frethey House are laid out in a restaurant style, with tablecloths, folded napkins, crockery and glassware. If preferred, meals can also be served in an individual’s room.

A chance to relax

We make sure mealtimes are a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Team members sit with residents to have a chat and support those who need a little extra encouragement or help.

In good company

Visitors are welcome to join us for a morning coffee or stay for a meal. On special occasions, we can also arrange intimate get-togethers and parties for families and friends.

A real occasion

The dining rooms at Frethey House are laid out in a restaurant style, with tablecloths, folded napkins, crockery and glassware. If preferred, meals can also be served in an individual’s room.

A chance to relax

We make sure mealtimes are a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Team members sit with residents to have a chat and support those who need a little extra encouragement or help.

In good company

Visitors are welcome to join us for a morning coffee or stay for a meal. On special occasions, we can also arrange intimate get-togethers and parties for families and friends.

Keep doing what you love

At Frethey House, there’s something for everyone – from arts and crafts to the hair salon and our packed schedule of events and activities. And if residents prefer to spend one-on-one time with a member of the team, they can read the paper, pop to the shops or have a chat with a cup of tea. We have strong connections with the Taunton community, many of our residents invite them to join in our activities or even run their own here.

Keeping busy

There are group activities to enjoy seven days a week, including crafts, quizzes, films and live entertainment. We also love one-to-one time, with some light exercise or catch up over tea and cake.

Out and about

Friends and family are welcome to visit whenever they like, and where better for a catch up than the lounge? If residents fancy a day trip, we’ll often pop out for tea and cake too.

House proud

We encourage residents to get involved with activities around the house. Simple things like gardening, hosting afternoon tea or laying the table for dinner can spark up friendships and help residents settle in.

Keeping busy

There are group activities to enjoy seven days a week, including crafts, quizzes, films and live entertainment. We also love one-to-one time, with some light exercise or catch up over tea and cake.

Out and about

Friends and family are welcome to visit whenever they like, and where better for a catch up than the lounge? If residents fancy a day trip, we’ll often pop out for tea and cake too.

House proud

Meet the Manager

Tracey Jepson

I’m a qualified Mental Health Nurse and previously spent 17 years working in Forensic Nursing. After which I went on to become the Hospital Director of Hart’s Leap Hospital for four years, which was my first role with Caring Homes. I then became the Home Manager of three of our sister homes, Dormy House, Kingsclear and Moorlands, before starting my role as Care Home Manager for Frethey House.

My role is to provide effective leadership in the home, protecting the safety and rights of our residents. I’m also here to support our Care Team, making sure they have access to the training and development opportunities they need to deliver the best standards of care possible. I enjoy striving towards making our home the best it can be and I love getting to know residents and relatives and building strong relationships. Ensuring our residents receive the best quality care we can provide, and being responsible for that is probably what I enjoy most about my job.

My strong leadership experience is one of the key things I bring to the home and I achieved a good CQC rating shortly after I became the manager at both Dormy House and Moorlands – these are probably my biggest career achievements so far.

Testimonials

Families we’re helping

The staff treated her with unfailing kindness, respect and compassion. I could not have asked for a better nursing home for her.

Sue S - Daughter of resident, Frethey House

I cannot recommend them enough for the kindness and dignity afforded to him when there was little hope of recovery.

Lynne K - Sister of resident, Frethey House

The staff showed great support and compassion at the end too. I do not think Mum could have been in a better place for her last weeks.

David B - Son of resident, Frethey House

What customers say

Independent Reviews

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News

Thank you to our everyday heroes

20th July 2020

Tracey Fletcher-Ray

• Managing Director

Thank you to our everyday heroes

20th July 2020

We wholeheartedly appreciate everyone wanting to show their appreciation of our courageous colleagues and of the vital role they perform in caring for and protecting many of our nation’s most vulnerable members.

Tracey Fletcher-Ray

• Managing Director

Keeping our residents safe and well

1st July 2020

We look at life in our homes after launching our enhanced wellbeing programme and additional technology to keep residents engaged and connected.

Julie Mason

• Care Services and Operations Director

Frethey House raise money for Macmillan

11th October 2019

The residents and care team at Frethey House in Taunton held their Macmillan coffee morning last week in aid of this fantastic charity.

Caring Homes Group and Royal College of Nursing sign national learning agreement

2nd August 2019

Caring Homes Group, as one of the UK’s largest industry leading care home providers, will be working in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), to promote and support lifelong learning for its nursing colleagues.

Address
Frethey Road, Bishops Hull
Taunton, Somerset
TA4 1AB
Phone Number
0808 223 5505
Local Area
- Bus stop 5 min walk
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