Nursing homes in Weston-super-Mare
21 of the 65 care homes in Weston-super-Mare are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 20 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Weston-super-Mare typically cost £1,350 a week, about £70,200 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,277 to £1,463. That is about 20% more than the typical residential fee in North Somerset of £1,123. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near North Somerset and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £70,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,700 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near North Somerset
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home
The Manor House
Albert House Nursing Home
Ambleside Nursing Home
Butterfly House
Felix House
Gardenia Court Nursing Home
Jasmine Court Nursing Home
Lyndhurst Park Nursing Home
Manor Park Nursing Home
St George's Nursing Home
Summer Lane Nursing Home
23 live-in carers within about an hour of North Somerset
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,050 to £1,320 a week. 19 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Typical nursing homes fees in Weston-super-Mare
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 21 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,350
- Usually £1,277 to £1,463 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Weston-super-Mare cost?
Nursing homes in Weston-super-Mare typically charge £1,350 a week, usually between £1,277 and £1,463. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Weston-super-Mare?
21 of the 65 CQC-registered care homes in Weston-super-Mare are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Weston-super-Mare?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Weston-super-Mare?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at North Somerset council for a needs assessment.