Laurel Homecare Ltd
Martock, TA12
CQC: Good
Hourly visits
£12.80 to £13.80 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
End of life care at home in Somerset
12 of the 111 home care agencies in Somerset offer end of life care at home, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 10 Good. Palliative or end of life care at home keeps someone comfortable in their own bed, working alongside district nurses and the hospice team.
End of life care at home 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.
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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
Ability Care Solutions Ltd
Burnham-on-Sea, TA8
CQC: Requires improvement
Hourly visits
£14.75 an hour
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Home Instead Taunton & West Somerset
Taunton, TA1
CQC: Outstanding
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
1-2-1 Live In Care Ltd
Bridgwater, TA6
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,050 a week
Live-in from £1,050 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Helping Hands Taunton
Taunton, TA1
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
Live-in from £1,675 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Home Instead Yeovil, Sherborne, Bridport
Yeovil, BA22
CQC: Good
Live-in care
£1,350 to £2,000 a week
Live-in £1,350 to £2,000 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Kulera Care
Bridgwater, TA5
CQC: Good
Live-in care
from £1,100 a week
Live-in from £1,100 a week
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
Main Office
Taunton, TA2
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £19.30 an hour
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 end of life care at home cost in Somerset?
End of life care at home 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 palliative home care agencies are there in Somerset?
12 of the 111 CQC-registered home care agencies in Somerset offer end of life care at home, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for end of life care at home 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.