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 £24 an hour23 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour47 carers within about 45 minutes of Somerset
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night28 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,204 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.
- 47 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Somerset, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 35 of the 47 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Memory V.Fivehead · 24 years caring£25 an hourProfile →
Anita W.Somerset · 10 years caring£24 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 →
“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 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Lee-Ann C.Cullompton · 6 years caring“My working week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays, and it's the quieter moments of companionship, a shared meal, a proper conversation, sitting together over a puzzle, that I find the most rewarding.”£22.50 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
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 →
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 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 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
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 →
Bethany K.Sherborne · 1 years caring“I keep things steady and practical: proper wound dressing, careful medication reminders, a tidy home, and a meal cooked from scratch when that's what's needed.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ernestine F.Exeter · 9 years caring“I am equally comfortable with hands on personal care, including bathing, hoist assistance, catheter care and help with eating and drinking, as I am with the quieter side of the job such as cooking, laundry and simply sitting and talking.”£25 an hourProfile →
“LeeAnn got my mother up and moving with skill and love, where others would have struggled. LeeAnn is very professional but also kind and loving. She would still be with my mother if my mother had not gone into a care home. I would recommend LeeAnn to anyone who was in need of help. Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 at 04:06 She has since sadly passed away.”
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 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Francesca H.Seaton · 5 years caring“I have 6 years of experience and specialise in working with the elderly and those also living with dementia.”£25 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 →
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 →
“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 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Dorota Anna B.Bristol · 10 years caring“I trained as a nurse before moving into home care, and that background has given me a solid grounding in complex needs, from stroke and heart disease to Parkinson's and dementia.”£23.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
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 →
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 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 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 →
Emma P.Tiverton · 8 years caring“Over eight years of hourly and overnight care around Tiverton, I've supported people with a huge range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to autism, learning disabilities and muscular dystrophy, and I've come to see flexibility and patience as the…”£21 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 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 →
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 →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“Over thirteen years I have supported people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care, and I have learned that most people simply want to be listened to and treated gently.”£25 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 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Trudi M.Bridport · 5 years caring“Based in Bridport, I've spent five years providing hourly and overnight care, and I bring a calm, unhurried manner to every visit.”Does 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 →
Rosemary C.Bristol · 14 years caring“I split my working week between hourly visits and overnight stays across Bristol, and it's the overnight care I find most rewarding.”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 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
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 →
Levgeniia S.Taunton · 13 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
“Mandy was a consumate professional. My mum really enjoyed being looked after by her. She was so friendly & great with the cat! She was not phased by anything, she was adaptable, kind & gave us complete confidence to go away & not worry about a thing! Highly recommend!”
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 £1,204 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 39 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
Lesley R.Sidmouth · 25 years caring“I now offer day services, live-in and overnight care in Devon.”£200 a dayProfile →
Rejieli Kube R.Yeovil · 10 years caring£160 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Somerset
132 of the 145 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 8 of them outstanding, and 13 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 £1,204 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
47 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
47 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.