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Nursing homes in Somerset

57 of the 198 care homes in Somerset are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 45 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

Nursing homes in Somerset typically cost £1,563 a week, about £81,250 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,538 to £1,606. That is about 5% more than the typical residential fee in Somerset of £1,485. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Dementia careFees published

Oaktree Court

Wellington, TA21 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMajesticare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,563 a week
No reviews yet

Rossetti House

Frome, BA11 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,563 a week
No reviews yet

Rossetti House

Frome, BA11 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,563 a week
No reviews yet

The Glen Care Home

Shepton Mallet, BA4 · 52 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaPusajev
Fee not published
Area typical £1,563 a week
No reviews yet

Wessex House

Somerton, TA11 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSomerset Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,563 a week
No reviews yet

Typical nursing homes fees in Somerset

Based on 57 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Nursing care
£1,563 a week
Usually £1,538 to £1,606 · 4 homes with fees

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Common questions

How much do nursing homes in Somerset cost?

Nursing homes in Somerset typically charge £1,563 a week, usually between £1,538 and £1,606. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Somerset?

57 of the 198 CQC-registered care homes in Somerset are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Somerset?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing home care in Somerset?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Somerset council for a needs assessment.