Somerset

Home care in North Petherton, Somerset

Checked, self-employed carers for families in North Petherton, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.

About North Petherton

North Petherton, a town in Somerset, covers the TA5 and TA6 postcode districts. About 3,180 people lived in the North Petherton built-up area at the 2021 Census. Bridgwater Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 4 miles from North Petherton, and Musgrove Park Hospital is about 7 miles away. Needs assessments in North Petherton are carried out by Somerset Council.

LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in North Petherton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

Care at home in North Petherton

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

Arranging care in North Petherton

Somerset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in North Petherton: apply on GOV.UK.

For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around North Petherton, see home care in Somerset.

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Questions

Do you arrange carers in North Petherton?

Yes. Families in North Petherton can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near North Petherton, and we will be honest about it.

How much does home care cost in North Petherton?

In North Petherton, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in North Petherton starts.

Can care start when someone comes home from Bridgwater Community Hospital?

Yes, when a suitable carer is available near North Petherton. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in North Petherton.

Who do I ask for a needs assessment in North Petherton?

Somerset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in North Petherton: apply on GOV.UK.

Care at home in North Petherton

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

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