Elderly care at home in Bath

Of the 28 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bath, 28 list elderly care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Deep Heart Care Wiltshire, Bluebird Care (Wiltshire North) and Bluebird Care (Bristol, Bath & N E Somerset).

Of the 20 that have been rated, 14 (70%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 6 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 8 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.

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.

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 7 of the 28 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 13 have an older report. See the checklist.

Nearest towns we cover: Peasedown St John (5.2 miles): 26, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingswood (7.3 miles): 109, 60 rated Good or Outstanding; Radstock (7.5 miles): 15, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Bath itself has 28, 14 of them Good or Outstanding.