Home care costs in Bath and North East Somerset
Hourly and live-in rates for 2026, from the agencies that publish them. Updated as agencies confirm their prices.
There are 27 home care agencies registered with the CQC in Bath and North East Somerset, South West, and agencies based in neighbouring areas cover it too. 1 has an hourly rate on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
Across the South West the typical weekday hourly rate is £30, so two one-hour visits a day comes to about £420 a week. Expect agencies in Bath and North East Somerset to fall in a similar range until more of them publish their rates.
Live-in care in Bath and North East Somerset typically costs £1,500 a week, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record. Once you need more than about 35 hours a week it is usually cheaper than visits.
Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £420 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,500 a week
A self-employed carer you chooseTypically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £140 a week less, £7,280 over a year
Live-in care near Bath and North East Somerset typically £1,130 a week.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Home care agencies in Bath and North East Somerset with a rate on record
| Agency | Office | CQC | From, an hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your own carer through PrimeCarers For comparison. Self-employed, they set their own rate | Near Bath and North East Somerset | Not an agency | £18 |
| Radfield Home Care Bath, Keynsham & Radstock Dementia · Live-in £1,500/wk | Bath | CQC: Not yet rated | £36 |
“From” is the lowest weekday hourly rate the agency has published or confirmed to us, dated on each agency’s page. Agencies that add or correct a rate appear here within the day.
How Bath and North East Somerset compares with nearby areas
Worth knowing: agencies based in these areas often cover Bath and North East Somerset too.
| Council area | Hourly, weekdays | Live-in, a week | Agencies with rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, City of | £25 | £1,738 | 5 |
| South Gloucestershire | £28 | £1,613 | 4 |
| Wiltshire | £28.50 | £1,425 | 4 |
| Somerset | £19.30 | £1,398 | 5 |
What the rate includes
An agency’s hourly rate in Bath and North East Somerset pays the carer, the office that plans the rota, travel between visits, training, insurance and a margin. Weekends and bank holidays usually cost more, short visits cost more per hour, and some agencies add mileage for visits far from the office.
Ask for the full price list: weekday and weekend rates, the shortest visit they do, and the cancellation terms. Rates are reviewed once a year, usually in April.
Who pays in Bath and North East Somerset
If you have more than £23,250 in savings you will normally pay yourself. Below that, Bath and North East Somerset council assesses what you can contribute; your house does not count while you live in it. You can take the money as a direct payment and choose your own agency or carer.
People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole cost at home.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, direct payments and Continuing Healthcare at home.
Agency or your own carer in Bath and North East Somerset?
Self-employed carers on PrimeCarers charge £18 to £25 an hour and set their own rates, against the typical the South West agency rate of £30. The same carer comes each time and you agree the hours between you. Live-in care is typically £1,130 a week near Bath and North East Somerset.
Common questions
How much does home care in Bath and North East Somerset cost an hour?
We do not yet have three published rates in Bath and North East Somerset, so the best guide is the the South West figure of £30 an hour and £1,500 a week for live-in care. Ask each agency for a written price list.
How much does home care in Bath and North East Somerset cost a week?
At £30 an hour, one visit a day is about £210 a week, two visits a day about £420, and three about £630. Live-in care is about £1,500 a week. Most agencies raise rates once a year, in April.
What is the cheapest home care agency in Bath and North East Somerset?
Radfield Home Care Bath, Keynsham & Radstock in Bath has the lowest published rate we hold for Bath and North East Somerset, from £36 an hour. The full table on this page lists every agency with a rate on record, cheapest first.
Will Bath and North East Somerset council pay for home care?
If your savings are below £23,250, Bath and North East Somerset council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost. The value of your house does not count while you live in it. You can take the money as a direct payment and spend it with the agency or carer you choose; if they charge more than the council's rate you pay the difference. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is a self-employed carer cheaper than an agency in Bath and North East Somerset?
Usually. Carers on PrimeCarers charge £18 to £25 an hour against the typical the South West agency rate of £30, and live-in care is typically £1,130 a week near Bath and North East Somerset. You choose the carer and the same person comes each time.
Rates last checked October 2026.