Home care agencies in Shepton Mallet
There are 3 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Shepton Mallet, in the Somerset council area. 2 are registered for dementia care.
We are still collecting rates for Shepton Mallet. Where an agency has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care.
Across the wider Somerset area the typical weekday hourly rate is about £19.30, which is the best guide until more Shepton Mallet agencies publish their rates. Agencies based in neighbouring towns usually cover Shepton Mallet too: a postcode search shows who does.
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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
Who covers Shepton Mallet?
Agencies based elsewhere often work here. Search by your postcode to see everyone whose area reaches you.
Agencies within 15 km of Shepton MalletOther towns in Somerset
- Taunton (36)
- Yeovil (19)
- Bridgwater (11)
- Wells (7)
- Wellington (5)
- Frome (4)
- Burnham-on-Sea (3)
- Highbridge (3)
- Minehead (3)
- Crewkerne (2)
- Somerton (2)
- Street (2)
Costs and funding
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Shepton Mallet?
The typical home care agency in Shepton Mallet charges £19.30 an hour on weekdays, based on 5 agencies with a rate on record. Live-in care is typically £1,398 a week. Every agency page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many home care agencies are there in Shepton Mallet?
3 home care agencies in Shepton Mallet are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for home care in Shepton Mallet?
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. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.