Home care in Bridgwater, Somerset
Care at home in Bridgwater from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a town in Somerset; its postcode district is TA6. The 2021 Census counted about 47,800 residents in the Bridgwater built-up area. Bridgwater Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 2 miles from Bridgwater, and Musgrove Park Hospital is about 9 miles away. Adult social care in Bridgwater is arranged by Somerset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Bridgwater with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Bridgwater
- Live-in care in Bridgwater: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Bridgwater: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Bridgwater: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Bridgwater: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Bridgwater: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Bridgwater: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Bridgwater: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Bridgwater
Somerset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Bridgwater: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Bridgwater, and on hospitals across Somerset, is on the Somerset page.
Nearby towns and districts
- North Petherton
- Highbridge
- Monkton Heathfield
- Burnham-on-Sea
- Taunton
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Bridgwater?
Yes. Families in Bridgwater can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Bridgwater, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Bridgwater?
Hourly care in Bridgwater costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Bridgwater Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Bridgwater. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Bridgwater.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Bridgwater?
Somerset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Bridgwater: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Bridgwater
Tell us what is needed in Bridgwater, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.