Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Somerset, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Somerset charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Somerset
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour4 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour9 carers within about 45 minutes of Somerset
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night4 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,209 a week49 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week99 homes without nursing in Somerset
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week57 nursing homes in Somerset
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Somerset charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in 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 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.
- 9 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Somerset, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 4 of the 8 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
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 →
Chloe B.Ilminster · 3 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Ilminster, and over the past three years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease and a range of physical disabilities, alongside conditions like COPD, arthritis and osteoporosis.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Levgeniia S.Taunton · 13 years caring“I'm motivated to care for others because I want to help people lead as independent a life as possible.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“She built a wonderful relationship with Mum, taking great care to do things just as Mum wanted, and joining us on family day trips. I always found her reliable, kind, sensitive, intelligent and responsible. She brought good humour and warmth to her work, and related well with our whole family. We hope she will be able to come back soon!”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- 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 →
- Chloe B.Ilminster · 3 years caring“If you think I might be a good fit, do get in touch, even just for a chat about what you need.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Mariannis S.Watchet · 4 years caring“I am equally comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, hoist use and catheter care as I am with the quieter work of companionship, cooking a proper meal, or simply keeping a home clean and calm.”£19 an hourProfile →
“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. Nothing phased her and nothing was too much trouble. Dace is extremely experienced and practical and also incredibly warm, kind and compassionate. She was able to advise us on all aspects of mum’s care.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Somerset
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 5 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Dawn D.Somerton · 20 years caring“I bring a calm, steady manner to the practical side too, whether that's washing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care or help around the house, and I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility,…”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Chloe B.Ilminster · 3 years caring“I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use and catheter care, as well as cooking meals people actually look forward to and keeping the home clean and in order.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Mariannis S.Watchet · 4 years caring“I am equally comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, hoist use and catheter care as I am with the quieter work of companionship, cooking a proper meal, or simply keeping a home clean and calm.”£19 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Somerset
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Levgeniia S.Taunton · 13 years caring“I'm experienced in caring for people with dementia, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and type 2 diabetes.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Dawn D.Somerton · 20 years caring“I bring a calm, steady manner to the practical side too, whether that's washing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care or help around the house, and I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility,…”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Chloe B.Ilminster · 3 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Ilminster, and over the past three years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease and a range of physical disabilities, alongside conditions like COPD, arthritis and osteoporosis.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as well as through the tough times like when he was in hospital a couple of times, she was there by his side, helping to keep him safe and be a familiar face through the confusion for him of being in hospital.”
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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Dawn D.Somerton · 20 years caring“I bring a calm, steady manner to the practical side too, whether that's washing, dressing, medication reminders, catheter care or help around the house, and I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility,…”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
- Chloe B.Ilminster · 3 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care in Ilminster, and over the past three years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, heart disease and a range of physical disabilities, alongside conditions like COPD, arthritis and osteoporosis.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Mariannis S.Watchet · 4 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, helped others manage diabetes, respiratory illness and osteoporosis, and sat with families through end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 3 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Chloe B.Ilminster · 3 years caring“I am also comfortable with end of life care, which I know families often find hardest to talk about.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
- Mariannis S.Watchet · 4 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart disease, helped others manage diabetes, respiratory illness and osteoporosis, and sat with families through end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Clement Finhai M.Taunton · 2 years caring“I am based in Taunton and offer hourly and visiting care, overnight care and live-in care, and over two years in this work I have supported people with learning disabilities, autism, eating disorders, anxiety, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, mild cognitive…”£20 an hourProfile →
“Through difficult days and nights, trips to the hospital and back, Dace was amazing. We can't recommend her highly enough.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Somerset
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
- Levgeniia S.Taunton · 13 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
- Mariannis S.Watchet · 4 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight care around Watchet, and over four years I have built experience that spans a genuinely wide range of needs.”Does nightsProfile →
Memory V.Fivehead · 24 years caring“Between district nursing shifts and the hourly, live-in and overnight care I offer around Fivehead, my week has a steady rhythm to it, and after 24 years I still find the personal care moments matter most, helping someone get properly washed and dressed,…”Does 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 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Levgeniia S.Taunton · 13 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
- Mariannis S.Watchet · 4 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care and overnight care around Watchet, and over four years I have built experience that spans a genuinely wide range of needs.”£19 an hourProfile →
- Memory V.Fivehead · 24 years caring“Between district nursing shifts and the hourly, live-in and overnight care I offer around Fivehead, my week has a steady rhythm to it, and after 24 years I still find the personal care moments matter most, helping someone get properly washed and dressed,…”£25 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 49 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Somerset.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,209 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 6 nearest carers with a full profile, 2 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Memory V.Fivehead · 24 years caring“Between district nursing shifts and the hourly, live-in and overnight care I offer around Fivehead, my week has a steady rhythm to it, and after 24 years I still find the personal care moments matter most, helping someone get properly washed and dressed,…”£150 a dayProfile →
- Clement Finhai M.Taunton · 2 years caring“I am based in Taunton and offer hourly and visiting care, overnight care and live-in care, and over two years in this work I have supported people with learning disabilities, autism, eating disorders, anxiety, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, mild cognitive…”£148 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Somerset
133 of the 147 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 8 of them outstanding, and 14 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 £1,209 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 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 Somerset
96 home care agencies for older people in Somerset
9 private carers near 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 Somerset profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in 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 Somerset sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Somerset ask about the types of care
9 carers within about 45 minutes of Somerset offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 156 care homes in Somerset take older people, 57 of them with nursing and 104 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 156 care homes in Somerset that take older people, 57 provide nursing. 104 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 Somerset sets out each route.