Home care · Bath and North East Somerset
Care for adults under 65 at home in Bath
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 26 of the 28 home care agencies covering Bath. 67% of the 18 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for care for adults under 65 across England). Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Bluebird Care (Wiltshire North) was rated Good on 14 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Good or Outstanding: 12 of the 18 rated agencies, 6 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 8 are not yet rated.
- Bath and North East Somerset council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 22 list dementia as a specialism.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Bath and North East Somerset daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Bath", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 26registered agencies
- 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 22are registered for dementia
- 7rated or inspected within two years
Who offers care for adults under 65 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
This table lists each agency covering Bath registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Bath centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Bath: what the data shows
93% of Bath's agencies (26 of 28) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 67% (below England, 3 points below the 70% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are Deep Heart Care Wiltshire, Bluebird Care (Wiltshire North) and Bluebird Care (Bristol, Bath & N E Somerset). The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from October 2018; 7 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Bath centre: 12. 8 still await a first CQC rating.
Care for adults under 65 is on 93% of registrations here and 90% 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 care for adults under 65 involves
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
Support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Ask Bath and North East Somerset for a care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | – | 26 | 12 |
| Peasedown St John | 5.2 mi | 24 | 10 |
| Kingswood | 7.3 mi | 104 | 55 |
| Radstock | 7.5 mi | 14 | 5 |
| Paulton | 7.8 mi | 13 | 5 |
| Trowbridge | 8.1 mi | 40 | 26 |
| Midsomer Norton | 8.3 mi | 9 | 5 |
Council support
Bath and North East Somerset
Bath and North East Somerset council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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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
What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Bath
Who offers care for adults under 65 at home in Bath?
Of the 28 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bath, 26 list care for adults under 65 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).
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Bath have?
Of the 18 that have been rated, 12 (67%) 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.
What are typical home care prices 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.
Will Bath and North East Somerset council 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Bath?
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 26 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 11 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Bath compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Peasedown St John (5.2 miles): 24, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingswood (7.3 miles): 104, 55 rated Good or Outstanding; Radstock (7.5 miles): 14, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Bath itself has 26, 12 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Peasedown St John 5.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Kingswood 7.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Radstock 7.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Paulton 7.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Trowbridge 8.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Midsomer Norton 8.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Mangotsfield 9.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Melksham 10.2 mi
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