Home care · North Somerset
Elderly care at home in Backwell
32 out of 34 home care agencies covering Backwell are registered for elderly care, run by 28 different providers. The largest is Network Healthcare Professionals Limited, with 3. 100% of the 23 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for elderly care across England; 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 6 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 11 September 2026, Care and Support Service - Monica Wills House was rated Outstanding, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- North Somerset council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- For dementia support, 29 have it on their CQC registration.
- Rating changes in North Somerset are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Good or Outstanding: 23 of the 23 rated agencies and 9 are not yet rated.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Backwell", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 32agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 29support people with dementia
- 8with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Elderly care in Backwell: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 34
- Elderly care · 32
- Care for adults under 65 · 30
- Physical disability care · 30
- Dementia care · 29
- Sensory impairment care · 25
- Mental health care · 20
- Learning disability care · 19
- Children's care · 10
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Supported living · 7
- Substance misuse support · 6
All agencies covering Backwell with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Elderly care in Backwell by the numbers
32 of the 34 agencies covering Backwell are registered with CQC for elderly care (94%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 88% for elderly care across England.
The highest rated agencies for elderly care are Care and Support Service - Monica Wills House, Care Quality Services North Somerset and Yourlife (Clevedon). Ratings run from January 2019 to September 2026, and 8 are from the last two years. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Backwell centre. Not yet rated: 9. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 40 agencies in North Somerset list elderly care, and 96% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across North Somerset, 95% of agencies are registered for elderly care, against 94% here.
Visiting home care in the South West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
What to ask about elderly care
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by North Somerset. Glossary entry: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backwell | – | 32 | 23 |
| Nailsea | 1.4 mi | 25 | 18 |
| Long Ashton | 3.7 mi | 101 | 62 |
| Yatton | 3.9 mi | 24 | 17 |
| Portishead | 4.9 mi | 27 | 22 |
| Clevedon | 4.9 mi | 19 | 14 |
| Pill | 5.2 mi | 106 | 65 |
Council help
North Somerset
Savings under £23,250? North Somerset council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in North Somerset
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Backwell
- 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
Elderly care in Backwell: your questions answered
How many agencies in Backwell offer elderly care?
Elderly care is a registered specialism for 32 of the 34 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Backwell (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Care and Support Service - Monica Wills House, Care Quality Services North Somerset and Yourlife (Clevedon).
How are home care agencies in Backwell rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 23. Of those, 23 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 9 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Backwell?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Can North Somerset council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: North Somerset council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with North Somerset council.
How can I pick between agencies in Backwell?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 8 of the 32 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 15. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about elderly care in towns near Backwell?
Backwell has 32, with 23 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Nailsea (1.4 miles): 25, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Long Ashton (3.7 miles): 101, 62 rated Good or Outstanding; Yatton (3.9 miles): 24, 17 rated Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Backwell area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Backwell
- Elderly care in Nailsea 1.4 mi
- Elderly care in Long Ashton 3.7 mi
- Elderly care in Yatton 3.9 mi
- Elderly care in Portishead 4.9 mi
- Elderly care in Clevedon 4.9 mi
- Elderly care in Pill 5.2 mi
- Elderly care in Bristol 7.2 mi
- Elderly care in Weston-super-Mare 9.7 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.