Ashleigh House
- Care home
- 8 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2014
- Taunton, Somerset, South West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.
18 months
since the latest rating was published.
151 of 181
rated care homes in Somerset are rated Good, like this one.
Ashleigh House: inspection record
Rated Good in April 2025.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
- G Westleigh House Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Northway House Good, 0.4 miles away
- RI Elm Tree House Requires improvement, 0.5 miles away
- G The Firs Care Centre Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Wellington Road Good, 0.6 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 7 April 2025 (assessment visit 18 February 2025). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of inspection: 27 February 2025 to 4 March 2025. We visited the home on both dates . At the time of the inspection there were 7 people living at the home. The service specialised in the care of people with a learning disability and autistic people.
- Safe Good
- Effective Outstanding
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We have assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted.
There were enough staff with the right skills and experience to make sure people received safe and effective care. People’s health and wellbeing outcomes were excellent because of the support they received from staff working in partnership with other professionals. Assessments and care plans were person centred and regularly reviewed to take account of changes in needs and preferences. People only received care and support with their consent or in their best interests.
People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. Everyone was treated as an individual and staff respected each person’s individual choices. People had opportunities to take part in activities of their choosing and staff supported people to maintain and develop their independence.
The registered manager was open and approachable. They led by example to make sure care and support provided was inclusive and empowering. Staff felt supported and all said they would be able to speak up about any concerns.
There were quality monitoring processes in place which led to ongoing improvements.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Outstanding
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has changed to outstanding. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently better than expected compared to similar services. People’s feedback described it as exceptional and distinctive.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has remained good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Luke Houlihan
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)2 inspection reports, latest 23 March 2018. Latest assessment published 7 April 2025; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Voyage 1 LimitedBrand: Voyage
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02215899 (opens Companies House)
Voyage 1 Limited runs 278 services in England, 41 of them in the South West. 239 are rated Good or Outstanding, 24 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 15 have no rating yet.
Other services run by Voyage 1 Limited
- O 1 Sheringham Avenue Outstanding. Care home, Enfield, London
- O 23 Cecil Road Outstanding. Care home, Derbyshire, East Midlands
- O 4 Pages Orchard Outstanding. Care home, Oxfordshire, South East
- O Bewick House Outstanding. Care home, Darlington, North East
Getting help from Somerset Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Somerset Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0300 123 2224, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Somerset Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Ashleigh House provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Ashleigh House as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Ashleigh House have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 8 beds at Ashleigh House.
- When was Ashleigh House last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Ashleigh House was published on 7 April 2025.
- Who runs Ashleigh House?
- Ashleigh House is run by Voyage 1 Limited. It runs 278 services in England, 41 of them in the South West.
- What is Ashleigh House's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 7 April 2025.
Contact
- Phone
- 01823 350813
- Address
- 20 Chip Lane, Taunton, TA1 1BZ Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Westleigh House Good, less than 0.1 miles away
- G Northway House Good, 0.4 miles away
- RI Elm Tree House Requires improvement, 0.5 miles away
- G The Firs Care Centre Good, 0.5 miles away
- G Wellington Road Good, 0.6 miles away