Can Somerset Council contribute towards home care costs?

It can, subject to two separate assessments. The needs assessment establishes whether there are eligible needs, and the financial assessment then compares capital and income with national thresholds to decide how the cost is shared. Where support is agreed, the council can arrange care directly or offer a direct payment so the person chooses their own agency. Those assessed as able to meet the full cost still have a right to information and advice about arranging care.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Somerset?

Contact the adult social care team at Somerset Council and describe the help that has become necessary. The referral can come from the person concerned, from a relative or friend acting for them, or from a professional such as a GP, district nurse or hospital discharge coordinator. The assessment is free and no financial test applies before it happens. Having recent, specific examples ready of what has gone wrong at home helps the assessor reach an accurate conclusion.

How far in advance should we start looking for home care?

Start before matters become urgent, because capacity is finite and the busiest visit times are booked first. Morning and bedtime calls are in heaviest demand, so flexibility about timings widens the choice considerably. Where care is needed after a hospital stay, ask for the discharge team to begin planning well before the discharge date. Starting early also leaves room to try one agency and move to another without pressure if the fit is wrong.

Which home care agencies serve Somerset?

One hundred and sixteen agencies registered with the Care Quality Commission for personal care in people's own homes are listed here. They include independent local providers, branches of national organisations and services supporting particular conditions. Coverage varies within the county because rounds have to work geographically, so an agency registered for the area may not reach every address. Confirming availability for a specific village or postcode by telephone is the fastest way to shorten the list.

What should I ask a home care agency before choosing one?

Ask whether the agency genuinely covers the address and at the times required, then ask how many carers will attend across a month. Establish how sickness and late calls are handled, who staffs the office out of hours and how quickly the care plan can be changed. Request the most recent inspection report and ask what has altered since, particularly if the rating fell below Good. Questions about training in dementia, moving and handling, and medication support are also worth asking.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides accommodation together with personal care, meaning help with washing, dressing, meals and everyday routine. A nursing home holds a further registration allowing registered nurses to deliver clinical care on site, which becomes necessary for wound care, complex medication or continuous monitoring of a condition. Home care is a separate option again, bringing support to the person where they already live. A care needs assessment is the usual way to establish which of the three fits.

Home Care in Somerset

Somerset has 119 CQC registered home care agencies. 66 are rated Good, 7 Outstanding, 5 Requires improvement, and 41 have not yet been rated. 59 of the 119 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Somerset at a glance

What the numbers say about home care in Somerset.

Hourly care visits, South West: £28.75 to £34.94 an hour. Middle half of prices from 10 agencies.
People aged 75 and over: 81,600. Rising to 97,500 by 2035, up 19%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 10,500. Rising to 13,600 by 2035, up 29%
People aged 85 and over: 21,600. Rising to 33,700 by 2035, up 56%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
Agencies in Somerset, last 12 months: 5 opened, 4 closed

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Planning and paying for care at home in Somerset

Practical questions about eligibility and cost tend to be postponed, but answering them at the outset makes everything that follows more straightforward. Knowing who assesses need and how agencies price their time removes most of the guesswork from a search.

The care needs assessment

Every adult who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, free of charge and with no means test beforehand. The assessment considers the shape of a day, covering getting up, personal care, meals, medication, mobility around the house and safety when alone. Requests can be made by the person, by a relative or by a professional such as a GP or a hospital discharge team. Somerset Council adult social care conducts the assessment and records the needs it judges eligible for support.

Financial assessment, direct payments and carers

A separate means test then weighs capital and income against national thresholds. Where support is agreed, families can take council arranged care or a direct payment, which places the budget with the person so they can appoint an agency of their own choosing. Self funders make their own arrangements while retaining a right to information and advice. Anyone providing unpaid care can request a carer's assessment, which may open the way to respite or practical support.

What visits cost

Charges are made by the hour or by the visit, so the weekly figure depends on how many calls are needed and how long each lasts. Distances matter in a county with scattered villages, and some agencies apply a minimum visit length or charge for travel, which is worth clarifying before anything is agreed. Weekend and bank holiday rates are usually higher. Ask for the full schedule of charges in writing along with the notice period for changes.

Choosing a home care agency in Somerset and what to check

Registration permits an agency to provide personal care; it does not indicate how well it does so. The differences worth finding concern reliability, continuity and how an agency responds when a visit cannot go ahead as planned.

Making use of the inspection reports

Ratings across these providers include Outstanding, Good and Requires Improvement, with several agencies not yet inspected. Read past the summary word into the key questions beneath it, paying particular attention to safety and leadership, since staffing and medication issues surface there. Check when the inspection took place, because an older report may describe a service under different management. Where no rating exists, ask how long the agency has operated and who the registered manager is.

Coverage and continuity

Ask directly whether the agency covers the specific address, because rounds in rural areas are built around travel time and a provider may serve one village but not the next. Establish how many carers are likely to attend over a month, how sickness is covered and whether you will be told when a call is running late. Ask who writes the care plan, how often it is reviewed and whether the family is involved.

Before and after signing

Check the contract for notice periods, rate reviews and the complaints procedure. Ask whether visits are recorded electronically and whether relatives can see the notes. Keep a simple record during the first few weeks of who attended and when, and raise any slippage early, since a well run agency will want to know.

119 home care in Somerset (showing 1–50)

Usafi Healthcare · 60A, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QL
Home care · Run by Usafi Healthcare Limited
We at Usafi Healthcare are proud to provide compassionate home care across Taunton and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting individuals to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the TA...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults
Ability Care Solutions · 41 Cookson Close, Burnham-on-sea, Somerset, TA8 1QS
Home care · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Ability Care Solutions Ltd
We provide care at home in Burnham on Sea and the surrounding area, supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Our part is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Allerton C&S SW · The Keep, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2DX
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Allerton C&S SW Limited
We at Allerton C&S SW are proud to provide trusted home care across Taunton and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. As a dedicated home care agency...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Dimensions Domiciliary Care Office · Office 11 - Discovery, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RN
Home care · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Dimensions Somerset Sev Limited
We at Dimensions Somerset Yeovil Domiciliary Care Office are proud to offer compassionate home care across Yeovil and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting people to live well in the place they know best: their own home. Based...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults
Noval Care · 26 Station Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1NL
Home care · Run by Noval Care Limited
We at Noval Care are proud to offer compassionate home care across Taunton and the wider Somerset community, supporting older people and younger adults who wish to remain comfortably in the place they know best, their own home. Based in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults
Bluebird Care · Unit Z12, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AD
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Walter Manny Limited
We at Bluebird Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Wellington and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting individuals to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Operating throughout...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders
Eugene Care and Support · Office Suite 13, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4DB
Home care · Run by Eugene Care and Support Ltd
We at Eugene Care and Support are proud to offer compassionate home care across Bridgwater and the wider Somerset community, bringing professional, person centred support directly to the doorsteps of those who need it most. As a dedicated...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Live in Care · 4 Heron Gate Office Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LR
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Live in Care Ltd
We provide care at home across Taunton and the surrounding parts of Somerset, including live in support for people who need someone with them throughout the day and night. Live in care suits people who would struggle with a series of short...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
JSS Homecare T/S Nurses Group Homecare · Nexus Innovation Centre, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8QR
Home care · CQC Good · Run by JSS Homecare Ltd
We at JSS Homecare T/S Nurses Group Homecare are proud to provide compassionate home care to individuals and families across Yeovil and the surrounding Somerset communities. As a dedicated home care agency, we bring professional, person...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Luna 3-6-5 Healthcare Services · Melbourne House Business Centre, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PJ
Home care · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Luna 3-6-5 Healthcare Services Ltd
We at Luna 3-6-5 Healthcare are a home care provider based in the historic city of Wells, Somerset, supporting people to live well and safely in the comfort of their own homes across the BA postcode area and the wider South West. Operating...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults
Care Community (Deane) · First Floor, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3UF
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Somerset Care Limited
We at Somerset Care Community (Taunton Deane) are proud to provide compassionate home care across Taunton and the wider Taunton Deane area of Somerset, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home....
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Future Living · 22 Laburnum Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4EN
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Tracey Jayne Mitchell
We at Future Living are proud to provide compassionate home care across Bridgwater and the wider Somerset community, supporting people to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the TA postcode...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Select Homecare Direct · Kingfisher House, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3RH
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Select Homecare Direct Ltd
We at Select Homecare Direct are proud to provide compassionate home care across Highbridge and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the TA...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders
Savannah Home Care · Office 12, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1JJ
Home care · Run by Savannah Home Care Services Ltd
We at Savannah Home Care Somerset are proud to provide compassionate home care across Wells and the surrounding communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they love most: their own home. As a dedicated home care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults
Libertas Care - 3 The Barley Yard · 3 The Barley Yard, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7BQ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Libertas Care Limited
We at Libertas Care are a dedicated home care agency based in Crewkerne, Somerset, providing compassionate support to people in the comfort of their own homes across the local community. Our team is proud to serve families throughout the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
In Caring Hands · Mendip Court, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3DG
Home care · CQC Requires improvement · Run by In Caring Hands Limited
Here at In Caring Hands Wells, we provide home care to people living in Wells and the surrounding areas of Somerset. Our work centres on helping people remain in their own homes, in familiar surroundings, with as much independence as...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Bradbury Outreach Services · The Coach House West Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DR
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Bradbury Outreach Services Ltd
At Bradbury Outreach, we provide home care support to people living in Somerton and the surrounding areas of Somerset. We work with younger adults, including those living with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults
Home Instead & West · Comeytrowe Centre, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TY
Home care · CQC Outstanding · Run by Happy at Home Ltd
We at Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset are proud to offer compassionate home care across Taunton and the wider West Somerset area, supporting older people and adults who wish to remain living independently in the place they know and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
able2achieve Office · 23-25 Princes Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1EN
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Able 2 Achieve Limited
Here at able2achieve Office, we provide home care support to people living in Yeovil and the surrounding areas of Somerset. Our aim is straightforward: to help people live well in their own homes, with the right support, at the right time....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Prestige Nursing · 17 High Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PJ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Prestige Nursing Limited
We at Prestige Nursing Taunton are proud to provide compassionate home care across Taunton and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting individuals who wish to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Based in the...
Kulera Care · 3 Parsons Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1JS
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Kulera Care Ltd
We at Kulera Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Bridgwater and the surrounding Somerset community, supporting people to live safely, comfortably, and independently in the place they know and love best: their own home....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Lily Caring Angels · 3 Holyrood Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2AH
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Lily Caring Angels Limited
Here at Lily Caring Angels, we provide home care support to people living in Chard and the surrounding areas of Somerset. Our aim is straightforward: to help people remain comfortable, safe and independent in the place they know best,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Bluebird Care Mendip · 1 Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LD
Home care · CQC Outstanding · Run by iCAPS Enterprises Limited
We at Bluebird Care Mendip are proud to provide compassionate home care across Shepton Mallet and the wider Mendip area of Somerset, supporting people to live well and independently in the place they know and love best: their own home....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Way Ahead Care · Ground Floor Wellington House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3UF
Home care · Run by Way Ahead Community Services Ltd
We at Way Ahead Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Taunton and the wider Somerset area, supporting people to live well and safely in the comfort of their own homes. As a dedicated home care agency, we bring...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Hummingbird Homecare · Suite E7 Abbey Manor Business Centre, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2EN
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Hummingbird Care Home LLP
We at Hummingbird Homecare Yeovil are proud to offer compassionate home care across Yeovil and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting individuals to live well and safely in the place they know best, their own home. Based in the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Ruby Care · Wrantage Mills, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6DG
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Ruby Care Limited
We at Ruby Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Taunton and the surrounding communities of Somerset, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Our team delivers thoughtful,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment
Agincare UK · Kilkenny Court, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7QL
Home care · Run by Agincare UK Limited
Agincare UK Somerset provides care and support to people in their own homes in Taunton and the surrounding area. We work with older people and with younger adults, and our experience covers dementia, physical disabilities, and sight and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Affinity Trust - South West · Mendip Court, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3DG
Home care · Run by Affinity Trust
At Affinity Trust South West, we provide home care support to people living in Wells and the surrounding Somerset area. We work with a wide range of individuals, including older people, younger adults, and those living with a learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Newgencaregroup · Victoria House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3FA
Home care · Run by Newgencaregroup LTD
Newgencaregroup in Somerset provides care and support to people in their own homes in Taunton and the surrounding area. We work with older people and with younger adults, and our experience covers dementia and physical disabilities....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Meadow Court · Minehead Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS
Home care · Run by Mr Frederick John Eaton
Here at Meadow Court, we provide home care support to people living in Taunton and the surrounding areas of Somerset. We work with individuals in their own homes, helping them to maintain their independence and live life on their own...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health
Select Support + · Unit 11f, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4JN
Home care · Run by Select Support Ltd
We at Select Support + are proud to offer compassionate home care across Highbridge and the wider Somerset community, supporting people to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the heart of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Enable Support Services · Yeovil Innovation Centre, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RN
Home care · Run by Enable Support Services Ltd
Enable Support provides care to people in their own homes in Yeovil and across this part of Somerset. The people we visit cover a broad range. Most are older adults, a good number living with dementia. We also support younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Aeria Homecare · Victoria House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3FA
Home care · Run by Aeria Homecare Ltd
Aeria Homecare provides support in people's own homes in Taunton and across Somerset. Our aim is straightforward: the right amount of help, at the times it is genuinely needed, so that people can go on living in their own houses. We visit...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Realise South West · Huish House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2EP
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Somerset Care Limited
Realise South West supports people in their own homes in Taunton and the surrounding parts of Somerset. We work with adults who have a learning disability, adults who are autistic, and people living with mental health conditions. Our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health
You are my Sunshine Homecare · 2-3 The Borough Mews, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EB
Home care · CQC Good · Run by You are my Sunshine Homecare Ltd
Here at You are my Sunshine Homecare, we provide person centred care and support to people living in Wedmore and the wider Somerset area. Our team comes into people's homes because we believe that staying in familiar surroundings, close to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Mendip Care · Office 9, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1JJ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Mendip Care Ltd
We at Mendip Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Wells and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting older people and adults with a range of needs to live well in the place they know best: their own home....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment
Crimson Hill Support · Ferrydown House, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6PY
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Crimson Hill Support Ltd
We are Crimson Hill Support, based in Bridgwater, and we provide support in people's own homes and in the community across Somerset. Our work is with adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, adults living with mental ill...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults
G H Quality Care - 63 Taunton Road · 63 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AD
Home care · CQC Good · Run by G.H. Quality Care Limited
We provide care at home in Bridgwater and the surrounding part of Somerset, supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Most...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Your Life · Ellisfields Court, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SS
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Yourlife Management Services Limited
Your Life in Taunton is a home care agency supporting people in their own homes across Taunton and the surrounding parts of Somerset. Most of the people we work with are older, and we also support younger adults, including people living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
CL Lifestyles Night Care · 3 The Grove, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5HY
Home care · CQC Good · Run by C L Lifestyles LTD
Here at CL Lifestyles Night Care Somerset, we provide home care to people living in Taunton and the surrounding areas of Somerset. We come to you, supporting you in the place that matters most: your own home, on your own terms, within your...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Yourlife (2) · Managers Office, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3GH
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Yourlife Management Services Limited
Yourlife in Taunton is a home care agency supporting people in and around the town. We visit older people and younger adults in their own homes, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Churchview Care Services · 8 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Home care · Run by Oaklea Care Limited
Here at Churchview Care, we provide home care support to people living in Taunton and the surrounding areas of Somerset. Our work centres on helping individuals remain in their own homes, maintaining their independence and continuing to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults
BlueWave Care · 56 Port Stanley Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6FD
Home care · Run by BLUEWAVE CARE LTD
At BlueWave Care, we provide home care to people living in Taunton and the surrounding areas of Somerset. We work with older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Raven Support · Unit Z12, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AD
Home care · CQC Outstanding · Run by Raven Support Limited
Raven Support provides care and support in people's own homes in Wellington and the surrounding parts of Somerset. We work with older people, adults living with dementia or mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Mass Home Care · Unit A, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BD
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Mass Care Momentous Ltd
Mass Home Care supports people in and around Taunton to carry on living in their own homes, with as much or as little help as they need. We are a home care agency, so everything we do happens on someone else's territory, and we never...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Somerset · Greendale Farm, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RU
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Caple Healthcare Ltd
We at Somerset are proud to offer compassionate home care to individuals and families across Cheddar and the surrounding Somerset communities, providing support that helps people live safely and comfortably in the place they know best:...
Blue Moon Care · 68 Hamilton Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2ES
Home care · CQC Outstanding · Run by Blue Moon Care Ltd
We support younger adults in their own homes in Taunton and across Somerset. We have kept our focus deliberately narrow and would rather say so plainly than present ourselves as able to do everything. Supporting younger adults well asks...
Specialisms: Younger Adults
Total Care · 112 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Mrs. Deborah Clark
We at Total Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Bridgwater and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the TA postcode area,...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment
MJ Home Care Staffing · Level One, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EN
Home care · CQC Good · Run by MJ Home Care Staffing Limited
We at MJ Home Care Staffing are proud to provide compassionate home care across Taunton and the wider Somerset community, supporting people to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the TA...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Home Instead, Sherborne, Bridport · Yeovil Innovation Centre, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RN
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Gray Care Limited
We at Home Instead Yeovil, Sherborne, Bridport are proud to provide compassionate home care across Yeovil and the surrounding communities of Somerset, supporting older people and adults to live well within the comfort and familiarity of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults

What home care costs

Type of care	What it costs
Hourly care visits, South West Middle half of prices from 10 agencies. Median £32.96. Shown for South West because too few Somerset agencies publish a rate.	£28.75 to £34.94 an hour
What Somerset pays Average hourly rate, October 2026.	£26.83 an hour
Homecare Association minimum price 2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.	£34.42 an hour
Live in care, England Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.	£1,250 to £1,668 a week

Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Somerset, 29 September 2026, Good
Hummingbird Homecare Yeovil, 15 September 2026, Good
In Caring Hands Wells, 14 September 2026, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Dunster Lodge Domiciliary Care, 29 September 2017, Outstanding
Care South Home Care Services Somerset, 18 May 2018, Good
Future Living, 14 June 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about home care in Somerset

How many home care agencies are there in Somerset?

Somerset has 119 CQC registered home care agencies: 7 Outstanding, 66 Good, 5 Requires improvement, 41 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does home care cost in Somerset?

Hourly care visits, South West: £28.75 to £34.94 an hour. Middle half of prices from 10 agencies. Median £32.96. Shown for South West because too few Somerset agencies publish a rate. Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.

Which home care agencies in Somerset were inspected most recently?

Somerset (29 September 2026), Hummingbird Homecare Yeovil (15 September 2026) and In Caring Hands Wells (14 September 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Local care news in Somerset

New 20 bed care home registered with CQC in Somerset: St Georges Care Home (5 November 2026)

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