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:
- Single apartments with spacious lounge and kitchen
- On-site communal facilities
- Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built-in
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
See inside Elizabeth House
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 or two double bedrooms and a level-access shower room.
Our community
Our weekly social activities and themed events throughout the year offer you a chance to meet new people and join our friendly community. There’s no obligation - 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
Pull cords are fitted in every apartment, and we can provide assistive technology for extra safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.
Rent or leasehold
Apartments are available to rent for one person or two people. You may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent from Somerset County Council. There are no leasehold apartments available.
Restaurant and dining
Our in-house Taste restaurant is open to residents and members of the public from 9am to 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 Taste 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
- Close to village life - Vivary Park is next door and is very popular with the local community.
- Taunton is only 10 minutes away by car or taxi.
- There is a railway station and a bus station in Taunton.
Travel & transport
- Musgrove Park hospital is a five-minute car or taxi ride away.
- Low cost bus and taxi fares via community transport 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's adult social care team.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- Somerset County Council will 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 care provider, Way Ahead Care, 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.