Every kind of care
Every kind of care in North Somerset, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near North Somerset charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in North Somerset
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £24 an hour13 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour32 carers within about 45 minutes of North Somerset
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night17 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,135 a week17 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week46 homes without nursing in North Somerset
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week31 nursing homes in North Somerset
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near North Somerset charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in North 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 North 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.
- 32 carers are based within about 45 minutes of North Somerset, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £22.
- 22 of the 28 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Brendan E.Nailsea · 7 years caring“I'm based in Nailsea and have spent seven years providing hourly, visiting care, and I drive, so I can fit around a family's routine rather than the other way round.”£22.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Donna Olivia S.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have spent over ten years working in care homes and hospitals, and that time has shaped how I approach every visit now that I offer hourly and overnight care around Bristol.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 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 →
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 →
Rosemary C.Bristol · 14 years caring“Practically, that means I am equally comfortable with hoist transfers, catheter and colostomy care, PEG feeding and wound dressing as I am cooking a proper meal, managing medication or simply keeping someone company.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in North Somerset
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Clement Finhai M.Taunton · 2 years caring“Day to day, I am comfortable with the full range of personal care, including eating and drinking assistance, dressing, bathing, toileting, moving and handling, hoist use and catheter care, as well as keeping on top of cleaning and laundry so the home stays…”£20 an hourProfile →
Umeyma Farah S.Bristol · 5 years caring“Day to day I help with personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting and catheter care, as well as medication reminders, meal preparation and the practical running of a home.”£23 an hourProfile →
Judith K.Bristol · 6 years caring“I have supported people with a huge range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, spinal injuries and mental health conditions such as anxiety and schizophrenia, alongside personal care like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and hoist…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in North Somerset
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about caring for someone with dementia.
George Adrian I.Bristol · 4 years caring“I'm based in Bristol, offering hourly and overnight care, and I've supported people through many different conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, heart disease and end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Colleen H.Bristol · 2 years caring“Based in Bristol, I provide hourly visiting care, working with people living with dementia, physical disabilities, poor mobility and conditions such as COPD, ME/CFS and urinary disorders.”£24.50 an hourProfile →
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 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Juli Widjajanti G.Bristol · 15 years caring“Over 15 years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and a range of other conditions, alongside end of life and post-operative care.”£24 an hourProfile →
Lisa E.Bristol · 1 years caring“I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, MS and various physical disabilities, alongside mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£22 an hourProfile →
Laina C.Bristol · 17 years caring“I've worked in a huge range of homes and with a huge range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to spinal injury, stroke recovery and end of life care, and I've learned to adapt quickly without losing my calm.”£31.50 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 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 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 →
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 →
Safthar T.Bath · 1 years caring“Although I am just over a year into professional care, I have already supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and post-operative recovery, as well as end of life care and…”£21.40 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
Aminata D.Bristol · 4 years caring“I have also cared for people managing diabetes, arthritis, cancer and end of life needs, so whatever your family is facing, there is a good chance I have supported someone through something similar before.”£18.70 an hourProfile →
Rose F.Bristol · 13 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in North Somerset
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have a lot of training under my belt, this includes: emergency first aid, Prevention and Management in Violence and Aggression (PMVA), Breakaway, Moving and Handling, therapeutic engagement, assertiveness, infection control, fire safety, safe handling of…”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Donna Olivia S.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have spent over ten years working in care homes and hospitals, and that time has shaped how I approach every visit now that I offer hourly and overnight care around Bristol.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
- Dorota Anna B.Bristol · 10 years caring“That kind of closeness teaches you what steady, dependable support really looks like, and it has shaped how I work today across hourly and overnight care in Bristol.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 17 live-in carers are based within about an hour of North Somerset.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,135 with our fee included, typically £1,103.
- Of the 22 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 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 →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“My week can look quite different from one day to the next, moving between hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements around Bristol, but what I enjoy most stays the same wherever I am, which is helping someone feel steadier and more like…”Does live-in careProfile →
Slavka A.South Gloucestershire · 5 years caring£199 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in North Somerset
68 of the 70 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, and 2 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 £1,050 to £1,135 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 North 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 North Somerset
36 home care agencies for older people in North Somerset
32 private carers near North 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 North Somerset profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in North 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 North Somerset sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in North Somerset ask about the types of care
32 carers within about 45 minutes of North Somerset offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 77 care homes in North Somerset take older people, 31 of them with nursing and 51 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,103 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 77 care homes in North Somerset that take older people, 31 provide nursing. 51 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 North Somerset sets out each route.