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Home care in Somerset

Checked, self-employed carers for families across Somerset, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.

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Somerset at a glance

Somerset has about 591,000 residents, and 25.9% of them, about 152,900 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 21,000 people in Somerset are aged 85 or over. Most of Somerset is classed as rural (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 171 people per square kilometre, so carers can have further to travel between visits and many families choose live-in care.

591,000people live in Somerset
25.9%are aged 65 or over, about 152,900 people
21,000people are aged 85 or over
1 councilSomerset Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Somerset

  • Live-in care in Somerset: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Hourly care in Somerset: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Overnight care in Somerset: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Somerset: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Somerset: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Somerset: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in 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 Somerset

Adult social care in Somerset is run by Somerset Council. Ask 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 Somerset include Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital. 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 Somerset

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Somerset, the help needed, and when care should start.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

There is no office in 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 Somerset

LCH Care matches families across Somerset, including these 34 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Somerset include BA4, BA5, BA6, BA9, BA11, BA16, BA20, BA21, BS27, TA1, TA2, TA4, TA5, TA6, TA8, TA9, TA11, TA12, TA18, TA19, TA20, TA21, TA23 and TA24.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Somerset?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Somerset, including Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Frome, 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 Somerset?

Wherever you live in 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 Somerset?

Ask Somerset Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.

Can care start when someone leaves Yeovil District Hospital?

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 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 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 Somerset

Tell us what is needed in Somerset, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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