Home care in Bath and North East Somerset
LCH Care matches families in Bath and North East Somerset with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
Of the 200,900 people who live in Bath and North East Somerset, about 39,900 (19.9%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 5,960 Bath and North East Somerset residents are aged 85 or over. Bath and North East Somerset is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 572 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Bath and North East Somerset
- Hourly care in Bath and North East Somerset: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Bath and North East Somerset: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Bath and North East Somerset: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Bath and North East Somerset: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Bath and North East Somerset: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Bath and North East Somerset: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Bath and North East Somerset: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Bath and North East Somerset
Adult social care in Bath and North East Somerset is run by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Ask Bath and North East Somerset Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
The main NHS hospitals serving Bath and North East Somerset include Royal United Hospital Bath. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Bath and North East Somerset
Tell us what is needed
Where in Bath and North East Somerset, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Bath and North East Somerset to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Bath and North East Somerset
LCH Care matches families across Bath and North East Somerset, including these 8 towns, villages and districts:
- Bath
- Batheaston
- Keynsham
- Midsomer Norton
- Paulton
- Peasedown St John
- Radstock
- Saltford
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Bath and North East Somerset include BA1, BA2, BA3, BS31 and BS39.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Bath and North East Somerset, including Bath, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton and Radstock, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Bath and North East Somerset?
Wherever you live in Bath and North East Somerset, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Bath and North East Somerset?
Ask Bath and North East Somerset Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Royal United Hospital Bath?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Bath and North East Somerset?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Bath and North East Somerset?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Bath and North East Somerset
Tell us what is needed in Bath and North East Somerset, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.