Home care · Bath and North East Somerset
Dementia care at home in Bath
23 out of 28 home care agencies covering Bath are registered for dementia care. Among the 17 with a CQC rating, 76% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for dementia care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 4 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 14 September 2026, Bluebird Care (Wiltshire North) was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- 13 of the 17 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 6 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Bath and North East Somerset council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Bath and North East Somerset daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Dementia care at home in Bath", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 23registered agencies
- 76%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6rated or inspected within two years
Who offers dementia care in Bath
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 28
- Elderly care · 28
- Care for adults under 65 · 26
- Physical disability care · 25
- Dementia care · 23
- Sensory impairment care · 19
- Learning disability care · 10
- Mental health care · 10
- Children's care · 3
The full list for dementia care covering Bath: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Dementia care in Bath by the numbers
82% of Bath's agencies (23 of 28) hold a CQC registration for dementia care. 76% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 6 points above the 70% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Deep Heart Care Wiltshire, Bluebird Care (Wiltshire North) and Bluebird Care (Bristol, Bath & N E Somerset). 6 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2018. Newest: September 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Bath centre: 11. 6 still await a first CQC rating.
Share registered for dementia care: 82% here, 79% across Bath and North East Somerset.
Live-in care in the South West runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What dementia care involves
Dementia care is support from staff trained to help people living with dementia: keeping routines familiar, helping with eating and drinking, managing distress without relying on medication, and keeping people safe without taking away their independence. Providers register "dementia" as a specialism with CQC when they support people with it.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
Support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. All dementia care in Bath and North East Somerset. Glossary: Dementia care.
Dementia care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | – | 23 | 13 |
| Peasedown St John | 5.2 mi | 22 | 11 |
| Kingswood | 7.3 mi | 92 | 51 |
| Radstock | 7.5 mi | 13 | 5 |
| Paulton | 7.8 mi | 12 | 5 |
| Trowbridge | 8.1 mi | 35 | 22 |
| Midsomer Norton | 8.3 mi | 9 | 5 |
Your council
Bath and North East Somerset
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about dementia care in Bath
Who offers dementia care at home in Bath?
Of the 28 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bath, 23 list dementia care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Deep Heart Care Wiltshire, Bluebird Care (Wiltshire North) and Bluebird Care (Bristol, Bath & N E Somerset).
How are home care agencies in Bath rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 17. Of those, 13 (76%) are Good or Outstanding, and 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 6 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Bath?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Can Bath and North East Somerset council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Bath and North East Somerset council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Bath and North East Somerset council.
How can I pick between agencies in Bath?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 6 of the 23 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 11 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about dementia care in towns near Bath?
Bath has 23, with 13 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Peasedown St John (5.2 miles): 22, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingswood (7.3 miles): 92, 51 rated Good or Outstanding; Radstock (7.5 miles): 13, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Peasedown St John 5.2 mi
- Dementia care in Kingswood 7.3 mi
- Dementia care in Radstock 7.5 mi
- Dementia care in Paulton 7.8 mi
- Dementia care in Trowbridge 8.1 mi
- Dementia care in Midsomer Norton 8.3 mi
- Dementia care in Mangotsfield 9.3 mi
- Dementia care in Melksham 10.2 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.