Home care in Wincanton, Somerset
LCH Care matches families in Wincanton with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Wincanton
Wincanton, a town in Somerset, covers the BA9 postcode district. About 6,740 people lived in the Wincanton built-up area at the 2021 Census. Wincanton Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Wincanton, and Yeatman Hospital is about 9 miles away. Adult social care in Wincanton is arranged by Somerset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Wincanton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Wincanton
- Live-in care in Wincanton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Wincanton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Wincanton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Wincanton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Wincanton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Wincanton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Wincanton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Wincanton
For a free needs assessment in Wincanton, contact Somerset Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Wincanton, and on hospitals across Somerset, is on the Somerset page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Shadwell
- Bruton
- Castle Cary
- Gillingham Dorset
- Milborne Port
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Wincanton?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Wincanton and across Somerset with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Wincanton depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Wincanton?
Hourly care in Wincanton 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 Wincanton Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Wincanton when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Wincanton?
For a free needs assessment in Wincanton, contact Somerset Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Wincanton
Tell us what is needed in Wincanton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.