Home care in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Care at home in Shepton Mallet from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet is a town in Somerset, in the BA4 postcode district. About 9,640 people lived in the Shepton Mallet built-up area at the 2021 Census. Shepton Mallet Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Shepton Mallet. Needs assessments in Shepton Mallet are carried out by Somerset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Shepton Mallet with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Shepton Mallet
- Live-in care in Shepton Mallet: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Shepton Mallet: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Shepton Mallet: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Shepton Mallet: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Shepton Mallet: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Shepton Mallet: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Shepton Mallet: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Shepton Mallet
If you live in Shepton Mallet, ask Somerset Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Shepton Mallet, see home care in Somerset.
Nearby towns and districts
- Wells
- Bruton
- Castle Cary
- Midsomer Norton Bath and North East Somerset
- Glastonbury
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Shepton Mallet?
Yes, LCH Care covers Shepton Mallet as part of Somerset. It depends on carers being available near Shepton Mallet, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Shepton Mallet?
In Shepton Mallet, 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 Shepton Mallet starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Shepton Mallet Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Shepton Mallet. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Shepton Mallet.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Shepton Mallet?
If you live in Shepton Mallet, ask Somerset Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Shepton Mallet
Tell us what is needed in Shepton Mallet, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.