Home care in Chard, Somerset
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Chard, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Chard
Chard is a town in Somerset; its postcode district is TA20. The 2021 Census counted about 14,300 residents in the Chard built-up area. Chard Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Chard, and Axminster Hospital is about 6 miles away. Adult social care in Chard is arranged by Somerset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Chard with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Chard
- Live-in care in Chard: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Chard: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Chard: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Chard: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Chard: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Chard: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Chard: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Chard
Somerset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Chard: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Chard, and on hospitals across Somerset, is on the Somerset page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Chard?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Chard and across Somerset with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Chard depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Chard?
Care in Chard is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Chard Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Chard. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Chard.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Chard?
Somerset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Chard: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Chard
Tell us what is needed in Chard, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.