Hamilton Park Nursing Home
Taunton, TA1 · 32 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Dementia care homes in Somerset
104 of the 198 care homes in Somerset are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 7 are rated Outstanding and 79 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Somerset typically cost £1,465 a week, about £76,180 a year, based on 10 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,351 to £1,538. That is close to the typical residential fee in Somerset of £1,485.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care 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 dementia care home in Somerset
£1,465a week
About £76,180 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,930 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Somerset, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £345 a week less, £17,940 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,575 a week less than two places.
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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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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
Holywell Nursing Home
Highbridge, TA9 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Horton Cross Nursing Home
Ilminster, TA19 · 47 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Immacolata House
Langport, TA10 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ivelhurst Nursing Home
Yeovil, BA21 · 58 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
La Fontana
Martock, TA12 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Oake Meadows Care Home
Taunton, TA1 · 105 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Oak Lodge
Chard, TA20 · 47 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Oaktree Court
Wellington, TA21 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Pondsmead Care Home
Bath, BA3 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Rossetti House
Frome, BA11 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Rossetti House
Frome, BA11 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
St Benedicts Nursing Home Limited
Glastonbury, BA6 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Firs Care Centre
Taunton, TA2 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Manor
Taunton, TA1 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Orchards
Crewkerne, TA18 · 45 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Torrwood Care Centre
Wells, BA5 · 82 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Wessex House
Somerton, TA11 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
West Abbey
Yeovil, BA21 · 92 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Catherine House Care Home
Frome, BA11 · 67 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Minehead Limited
Minehead, TA24 · 69 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Stratton House Nursing Home
Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 · 24 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Frethey House
Taunton, TA4 · 41 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Kingsleigh House
Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 · 21 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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 dementia care homes fees in Somerset
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 104 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,465
- Usually £1,351 to £1,538 a week10 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 dementia care homes in Somerset cost?
Dementia care homes in Somerset typically charge £1,465 a week, usually between £1,351 and £1,538. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Somerset?
104 of the 198 CQC-registered care homes in Somerset are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Somerset?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Somerset?
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. Ask the adult social care team at Somerset council for a needs assessment.