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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.

Nursing careDementia careFees published1 filter, 57 homes · clear
Wey House Nursing Home, Taunton

Wey House Nursing Home

Taunton, TA4 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
NursingVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

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
Catherine House Care Home, Frome

Catherine House Care Home

Frome, BA11 · 67 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaCatherine House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Minehead Limited, Minehead

Minehead Limited

Minehead, TA24 · 69 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaWelford Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Stratton House Nursing Home, Burnham-on-Sea

Stratton House Nursing Home

Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 · 24 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Wells Nursing Home, Wells

The Wells Nursing Home

Wells, BA5 · 40 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Frethey House, Taunton

Frethey House

Taunton, TA4 · 41 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Kingsleigh House, Burnham-on-Sea

Kingsleigh House

Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 · 21 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Rowan Park Care Home, Radstock

Rowan Park Care Home

Radstock, BA3 · 50 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Bridles, Wincanton

The Bridles

Wincanton, BA9 · 74 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaBUPA Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,485 a week
No reviews yet
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.

“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.”
Holly C., about Dace L.
“She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing!”
Karen C., about Mandy E.
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

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.