Care homes in Somerset
There are 198 care homes registered with the CQC in Somerset, South West. 57 are nursing homes and 104 are registered for dementia care. 9 are rated Outstanding and 156 Good by the CQC.
Of the 3 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,485 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,368 to £1,497. Nursing care is typically £1,544 a week. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.
Stay 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.
Hummingbird Care Home LLP
Immacolata House
Ivelhurst Nursing Home
Kathleen Chambers House
La Fontana
Moorhaven
Moorlands Residential Home
Netherclay House
Northway House
Nynehead Court
Oake Meadows Care Home
Oak Lodge
Oaktree Court
Pondsmead Care Home
Portcullis House
Pulsford Lodge
Rossetti House
Rossetti House
Rowden House
Southlawns
St Benedicts Nursing Home Limited
St Georges Care Home
Sunnymeade
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.
“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!”
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
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Somerset cost?
The typical residential care home fee in Somerset is £1,485 a week, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,544 a week. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in Somerset?
198 care homes in Somerset are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home 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. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.