North Somerset

North Somerset is a home care agency based in Clevedon, in the North Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Clevedon office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is part of Network Healthcare Professionals, which has 10 branches in England. The agency has been registered since July 2021.

At its latest inspection, published August 2022, the CQC rated North Somerset Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

North Somerset has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for North Somerset. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 38 registered home care agencies in North Somerset. Others working the same area include Care Quality Services North Somerset, Yourlife (Clevedon) and ARCH Care Services Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.