Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Bath and North East Somerset, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Bath and North East Somerset charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Bath and North East Somerset
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £24 an hour29 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour1,189 carers within about 45 minutes of Bath and North East Somerset
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night35 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,075 to £1,182 a week15 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week22 homes without nursing in Bath and North East Somerset
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week21 nursing homes in Bath and North East Somerset
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Bath and North East Somerset charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Bath and North East Somerset. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Bath and North East Somerset
Visiting care
A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.
- 1,189 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Bath and North East Somerset, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £22.
- 40 of the 53 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Kelly M.Malmesbury · 4 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and moving and handling to catheter and colostomy care, medication reminders and wound dressing.”£19 an hourProfile →
Immaculata O.Bath · 10 years caring“When I'm not working, I like to keep moving, whether that's a long walk, a dance class or pottering about on a DIY project at home.”£30 an hourProfile →
Safthar T.Bath · 1 years caring£21.40 an hourProfile →
Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in Bath and North East Somerset
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Brendan E.Nailsea · 7 years caring“Just as important to me is the companionship side, whether that's a walk, a photography chat or simply putting the world to rights over a cup of tea.”£22.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Juliet D.Wiltshire · 17 years caring“* To Promote independence * Providing care and support to clients with diverse needs ranging from personal care, * preparing meals, administering medication, assisting with light house cleaning duties or accompanying clients to go into the community for…”£19 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
Dawn D.Somerton · 20 years caring“My days providing hourly visiting care around Somerton tend to follow the rhythm of the people I'm with, but the parts I enjoy most are the simple ones: a cup of tea and a proper chat, a walk if the weather allows, or just sitting together while the television…”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
“She enabled mum to lead a high quality life in her own home until the very end and Lena and her family became close personal friends to me and my family. We still miss not having her around. I have already recommended Lena to close personal friends who have used her to care for their elderly parents and I have no hesitation in recommending her most highly to you.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Bath and North East Somerset
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Dorota Anna B.Bristol · 10 years caring“I am comfortable with hands-on personal care, including hoist use, catheter care and wound dressing, but I also pay close attention to the quieter side of the job, sitting with someone through anxiety or low mood, and simply being good company.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Tapiwa N.Trowbridge · 10 years caring“Over the past ten years I have supported people through all sorts of circumstances, including dementia, learning disabilities, brain injuries, stroke and Parkinson's, as well as helping with mobility, personal care and everything from wound dressing to PEG…”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“I always explain what I am doing before I do it, whether that is a dressing change or help with washing, and I give people the choice to say yes or no and to do things in their own time.”£25 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Bath and North East Somerset
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Emma - Luise S.Castle Cary · 25 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire with 35 years in this work, I've supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£25 an hourProfile →
Aminata D.Bristol · 4 years caring“I have spent four years providing hourly, visiting care to people across Bristol, building up experience with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as supporting people who are…”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Erhun O.Bristol · 5 years caring“I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, learning disabilities, autism and a wide range of other conditions, and I am equally comfortable with practical tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and hoist use.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Julie quickly built a fantastic relationship with my mother treating her with respect, as with an older relative. The firmness needed to get things done was achieved with loving good humour.”
Care for Parkinson's, stroke and other conditions
Carers who have looked after someone with a particular condition, such as Parkinson's, a stroke or MS.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Hastings M.Gloucester · 8 years caring“Over eight years of caring around Gloucester, I've supported people through some of the hardest and most fragile times, from recovering after a stroke or surgery to sitting alongside someone at the end of their life.”£22 an hourProfile →
Venancia Millicent M.Gloucester · 10 years caring“Over ten years I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, cancer and end of life care, alongside practical skills like moving and handling, catheter care, wound dressing and medication reminders.”£19 an hourProfile →
Rosemary C.Bristol · 14 years caring“Over the years I have supported people through a huge range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to spinal injury, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, as well as mental health needs like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Care after a hospital stay
A few weeks of extra help at home while strength and confidence come back after a hospital stay.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring“I also have experience and competence in liaising with other health care professionals, such as district nurses, GP's, occupational therapists, hospitals, other carers/agencies, and more.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Gradwell F.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have been doing this for ten years now, and in that time I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and a good deal more, but the clinical side has never been the whole story for me.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Anita B.South Gloucestershire · 20 years caring“I have supported clients with conditions ranging from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and post operative recovery, and I am confident with personal care, moving and handling, medication reminders and everyday household tasks.”£24 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Donna Olivia S.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I am just as comfortable with practical household tasks like cooking and laundry as I am with personal care.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Fridah M.Wiltshire · 10 years caring“I am based in Wiltshire and have spent ten years supporting people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nancy G.Radstock · 22 years caring“I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I speak English, Shona and Zulu, which sometimes opens a lovely extra layer of connection with clients.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“My mother and the rest of the family were very grateful for the sensitive and diligent way she looked after my father we felt he was in very safe hands. Julie remains a friend of the family and we are happy to provide any references she may need.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Bath and North East Somerset
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Rejieli Kube R.Yeovil · 10 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Rose F.Bristol · 13 years caring“My week is a mix of visiting calls and overnight stays, and I like the balance. Some clients need help for an hour or two, others want someone there through the night, and I am glad to offer both.”Does nightsProfile →
Joan S.Westbury · 35 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Slavka A.South Gloucestershire · 5 years caring£22.50 an hourProfile →
Yvonne C.Bristol · 18 years caring£30 an hourProfile →
Keira S.Radstock · 6 years caring“There is a particular quiet that settles over a house in the small hours of an overnight shift, when the only thing that matters is that someone rests easy.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 15 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Bath and North East Somerset.
- A week here costs £1,075 to £1,182 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Nomakholwa Faith T.Bristol · 30 years caring“That kind of patience comes from three decades of hands on experience, based in Bristol and offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”£155 a dayProfile →
Chikondi Sarah C.Bristol · 5 years caring“Some days I am popping in for a few hours of hourly care, other times I am staying overnight or taking on a live-in placement, based across Bristol.”£166 a dayProfile →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“That grounding still shapes how I work today, based in Newport and offering hourly, overnight and live-in care.”£146 a dayProfile →
Live-in care explainedLive-in care in Bath and North East Somerset
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Bath and North East Somerset
34 of the 39 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 5 are rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,075 to £1,182 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Bath and North East Somerset helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.
Agencies or private carers
Home care agencies and private carers in Bath and North East Somerset
26 home care agencies for older people in Bath and North East Somerset
1,189 private carers near Bath and North East Somerset
Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Bath and North East Somerset profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Bath and North East Somerset
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Bath and North East Somerset sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Bath and North East Somerset ask about the types of care
1,189 carers within about 45 minutes of Bath and North East Somerset offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 43 care homes in Bath and North East Somerset take older people, 21 of them with nursing and 30 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,120 with our fee included, against about £1,160 for a care home place. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 43 care homes in Bath and North East Somerset that take older people, 21 provide nursing. 30 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Bath and North East Somerset sets out each route.