Frethey House
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,250.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Helen Oliver is Home Manager at Frethey House.
"As Home Manager, I believe that our residents should be treated with the highest quality of care possible, making each day memorable.
I lead by example and involve myself in our community's day-to-day life, making Frethey House a happy and enjoyable place to live and work. It is wonderful to see the smiles on residents' faces every day.
I have worked in care since 2009 in various roles and have educated myself to a degree level, completing my Level 10 in Leadership and Management in Social Care last year.
At Frethey House, we are one big family, and everything we do is from the heart. We treat the people in our community as individuals, understanding their choices, wishes, and dreams for no other reason than to make a difference every day. It is important to us that they feel valued and respected, as their experiences and life stories are something we can learn from."
At Frethey House nursing home in Taunton, we provide residential and nursing care for up to 41 elderly residents. Set within two acres of gardens and beautiful rolling countryside, the home is also near a wide range of local amenities.
Part of Aria Care, this beautiful Somerset care home offers a full range of residential and nursing care support, including trial stays, short stays, convalescent care, long-term care, and palliative care.
For more information on Frethey House or to book a visit, please use this online form.
Our compassionate care team is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care for all of our residents. We never lose sight of the fact that, first and foremost, Frethey House is our residents’ home.
We are proud to work closely with St Margaret’s Hospice to provide excellent palliative care accredited by The Gold Standards Framework. Working with families and their loved ones is an honour to provide the care and support they both deserve.
At Frethey House Care Home in Taunton, we operate an open visiting policy, where residents and loved ones may visit when they find it most convenient.
Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Frethey House also has Gold Standard Framework accreditation for palliative care.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Injection, Suppository. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The original part of Frethey House is a Grade II listed building, and the more recent extension has the same character. The whole care home is set within two acres of gardens. On fine days, residents often take advantage of our attractive and peaceful gardens, which offer lovely views over the Somerset countryside. They also enjoy regular visits from the local wildlife, such as squirrels and birds, and the fish pond in the garden is a focal point, making it a lovely relaxing spot. The ground floor houses Hawthorne and Bramble, a dining room, and a living room overlooking the beautiful gardens. The trellis is covered in Wysteria, which provides the most magnificent aromas in Springtime.
Why not schedule a visit to the highly-rated Taunton care home? Use this easy online booking form to arrange a tour. Indoor Facilities
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| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
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| GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Some of the bedrooms on the ground floor at Frethey House Care Home benefit from patio doors that lead onto the residents' own patio area and gardens. Residents can decorate their patio with birdfeeders, pots, and plants as they wish and relax on their garden furniture. Room Facilities
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| Number Of Rooms | 41 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 13 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Private Patio, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,250.00 |
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| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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| Activities Are So Important |
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Our specialist group of activities coordinators at Frethey House ensures that our residents have a range of mental, physical, and social activities to participate in and enjoy. A packed schedule of games, activities, and trips means there is a social event to suit every resident's taste. Residents can enjoy a range of entertainment options, including singers and dance troupes, from the various types of visiting entertainment. Perhaps the best way to assess daily life at this excellent Somerset nursing home is to see it for yourself. Why not book a visit today using this online form? |
| Activities At Home |
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| Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Painting, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
Frethey Lane
Bishops Hull
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 1AB
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 10th February 2022 |
| Last rated | 8th October 2020 |
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| Registration Date | 4th July 2013 |
| Service Provider | Caring Homes Healthcare Group Limited, CO4 9YQ |
Frethey House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Garden Centre, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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