Realise South West

Realise South West is a home care agency based in Taunton, in the 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 6 miles of its Taunton office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is part of Somerset Care, which has 3 branches in England. The agency has been registered since July 2019.

At its latest inspection, published May 2022, the CQC rated Realise South West 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.

Realise South West has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for 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 111 registered home care agencies in Somerset. Others working the same area include Blue Moon Care Limited, Dimensions Somerset Taunton Domiciliary Care Office and Alina Homecare Taunton. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.