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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 published
Laural House, Taunton

Laural House

Taunton, TA2 · 2 beds
CQC: Good
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
Linden House Nursing Home, Wellington

Linden House Nursing Home

Wellington, TA21 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
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

Longrun House

Taunton, TA1 · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCream I
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
Middle Path, Crewkerne

Middle Path

Crewkerne, TA18 · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAutism Unlimited
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
Moorhaven, Taunton

Moorhaven

Taunton, TA1 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSomerset Care
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
Moorlands Residential Home, Merriott

Moorlands Residential Home

Merriott, TA16 · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaRitzi Care Homes
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
Mountbatten Nursing Home, Taunton

Mountbatten Nursing Home

Taunton, TA1 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
NursingR Brice
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
5 Everton Road, Yeovil

5 Everton Road

Yeovil, BA20 · 15 beds
CQC: Good
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
Netherclay House, Taunton

Netherclay House

Taunton, TA1 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaNetherclay 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
Northcroft, Cheddar

Northcroft

Cheddar, BS27 · 8 beds
CQC: Good
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
Northfield House, Willliton

Northfield House

Willliton, TA4 · 11 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialVoyage
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
Northway House, Taunton

Northway House

Taunton, TA2 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaPebblestones
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

Nynehead Court

Wellington, TA21 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaNynehead Care
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

Oake Meadows Care Home

Taunton, TA1 · 105 beds
CQC: Good
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
Oak Lodge, Chard

Oak Lodge

Chard, TA20 · 47 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaHarbour 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
Oaktree Court, Wellington

Oaktree Court

Wellington, TA21 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMajesticare
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
Orchard Lea, Taunton

Orchard Lea

Taunton, TA1 · 6 beds
CQC: Good
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
Pondsmead Care Home, Bath

Pondsmead Care Home

Bath, BA3 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAvon Care Homes
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
Portcullis House, Langport

Portcullis House

Langport, TA10 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSomerset Care
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
Pulsford Lodge, Wiveliscombe

Pulsford Lodge

Wiveliscombe, TA4 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSomerset Care
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
Red Gables, Burnham-on-Sea

Red Gables

Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 · 11 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialVoyage
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

Rivers

Taunton, TA1 · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCream Care
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.