Welcome to Frethey House
Taunton, Somerset
Our home is free from Coronavirus
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, or would like to move in as a couple, we’re happy to help with the details.
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 for individuals or couples.
- Care Types
- Duration
- Room AvailabilityLimited
- Price from£900
per week - Ratings
Things you need to know
The types of care we provide
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.
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.
You'll be in good company this winter
Book a respite stay for peace of mind
Over four million older people in the UK say they feel lonely and lack the friendship and support which we all need. Our respite and permanent stays offer the chance to see some new faces and try out some new things with as much or as little support as you need.
During this unprecedented time, many residents have chosen us for peace of mind so they feel safe in the knowledge that care and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should they need it, as well as staying connected. Whether you're looking for permanent care or a respite stay, ask us about our latest availability in our homes and the extra things we are doing to keep our residents, families and teams safe.
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.
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