Overview
Overview
Set in a quiet suburb on the outskirts of Taunton, Elizabeth House provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Elizabeth House has everything you need to experience a happy, fulfilling, independent life with support.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Elizabeth House, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or call 01823 325 533 during office hours.
At Elizabeth House you'll find:
- One bedroom apartments with spacious lounge and kitchen
- On-site communal facilities, including a lounge, restaurant and gardens
- Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built in to help you make the most of every day
Who can apply:
- People aged 55 or over, or those with long-term care needs
- Applicants who live locally, or have a family connection to the area
What people say about us
“Staff at Elizabeth House are friendly and always help you feel at ease”
Discover what residents, families and friends say about life at Elizabeth house by reading:
Living here
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Accommodation features and facilities
Our building
Elizabeth House has a communal quiet lounge and TV lounge, restaurant, guest suite, hair salon, games room and a landscaped garden. There is a lift to all floors and level access throughout.
Your apartment
Your new apartment is unfurnished so you can make it your own. It has an open plan lounge and fitted kitchen, one double bedroom, and a level-access shower room.
Our community
Residents can enjoy a range of social activities and events, making it easy to meet new people and become part of the community. There's no obligation to take part - you can take part as often as you want.
Safety and security
The daytime reception, 24-hour care staff on site and secure door entry to the building and your apartment help you to feel safe and secure.
Technology
There is Wi-Fi in communal areas. Pull cords are fitted in every apartment, and optional assistive technology is available to complement your lifestyle. This can be purchased at an additional cost.
Renting
Apartments are available to rent for one person. You may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent from Somerset County Council.
Restaurant and dining
Our on-site restaurant is open to residents and visitors from 9am-3pm, seven days a week* for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
If you live nearby, enjoy a meal out in our restaurant with your family and friends.
We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 from the Food Standards Agency.
*Opening hours and menu availability may be subject to change
What's nearby?
Local amenities
- A range of shops, cafés and everyday amenities can be found nearby
- Vivary Park is next door and popular with the local community
- Musgrove Park hospital is a five-minute car or taxi ride away
Travel & transport
- Taunton is only 10 minutes away by car or taxi
- There is a railway station and a bus station in Taunton
- Local bus and taxi services make journeys easy
Care and support
Pricing
You may be eligible for financial support, such as Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, to help cover your rent and part of your service charge.
For guidance, the indicative weekly costs at Elizabeth House are shown below. Charges can be paid weekly or monthly in advance.
Service standards
Applying
How do I apply?
- Contact us for an application form or contact Somerset County Council.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- We’ll help you to complete a housing assessment and affordability form, as you may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent and part of your service charge.
- While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from care and support services, and the on-site care provider may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Somerset County Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.