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Dementia home care in Somerset

76 of the 111 home care agencies in Somerset offer dementia home care, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 53 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.

Dementia home care in Somerset typically costs £19.30 an hour, based on 5 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £14.75 to £29. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Somerset of £19.30.

A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.

Live-in careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments1 filter, 7 agencies · clear
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in Somerset

Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.

73 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Somerset
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNightsEnd of life30 min visitsDdee Consulting
Rates not published
Area typical £19.30 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

3 The Barley Yard

Crewkerne, TA18
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNights30 min visitsLibertas Care
Live-in care
from £179 a week
Live-in from £179 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Live in Care, Taunton

Live in Care

Taunton, TA1
CQC: Good
Live-inDementiaNights30 min visitsDirect paymentsLive in Care
Live-in care
£1,395 a week
Live-in £1,395 a week
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Ruby Care

Taunton, TA3
CQC: Good
DementiaNightsEnd of lifeRuby Care
Rates not published
Area typical £19.30 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Somerset

Median rate for each type of care, across the 111 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£19.30
Usually £14.75 to £29 an hour5 agencies
Live-in care
£1,398
Usually £1,138 to £1,606 a week10 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Common questions

How much does dementia home care cost in Somerset?

Dementia home care in Somerset typically costs £19.30 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Somerset?

76 of the 111 CQC-registered home care agencies in Somerset offer dementia home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for dementia home care in Somerset?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Somerset council for a needs assessment.