The Orchards
Crewkerne, TA18 · 45 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,544 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Nursing homes in Crewkerne
1 of the 2 care homes in Crewkerne is registered with the CQC as nursing home, of which 1 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 Somerset typically cost £1,544 a week, about £80,288 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is close to the typical residential fee in Somerset of £1,485. 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 Somerset and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Somerset
£1,544a week
About £80,288 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,088 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £200 a week less, £10,400 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,733 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Somerset
76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near 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.
76 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Care at home
76 live-in carers within about two hours of 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 £1,020 to £1,330 a week. 62 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Adelaide S.
2 reviews
From £1,540 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 53 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 63 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Belinda B.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 64 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
Joanne Melody H.
1 review
From £1,190 a week, 28 years caring
Based about 65 minutes from Somerset. Can care for a couple
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
See live-in carers near SomersetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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 fees in Somerset
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 198 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,544
- Usually £1,433 to £1,563 a week3 homes
- Residential care
- £1,485
- Usually £1,368 to £1,497 a week3 homes
- Respite care
- £1,400
- Usually £1,281 to £1,421 a week4 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,545
- Usually £1,520 to £1,575 a week5 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Not enough nursing homes in Crewkerne have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Crewkerne cost?
Nursing homes in Somerset typically charge £1,544 a week. 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 Crewkerne?
1 of the 2 CQC-registered care homes in Crewkerne is 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 Crewkerne?
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 Crewkerne?
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 Somerset council for a needs assessment.