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Home help in Burnham-on-Sea

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 19 CQC-registered agencies covering Burnham-on-Sea directly.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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The short version

  • 19 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Burnham-on-Sea; 11 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Ask Somerset council for a care needs assessment, which is free.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Burnham-on-Sea", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Somerset council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Burnham-on-Sea provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Requesting an assessment from Somerset council.

Agencies covering Burnham-on-Sea: the data

Oldest rating on the list: Dimensions Somerset Bridgwater Domiciliary Care Office, May 2019. The share registered for dementia is 74% in Burnham-on-Sea (14 of 19) and 70% across Somerset. Registered specialisms here: 13 of 19 list physical disabilities, 12 of 19 list learning disabilities and 11 of 19 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: Nathrael Homes Ltd (June 2026). 26% of agencies covering Burnham-on-Sea have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 23% across Somerset. Compare Burnham-on-Sea's 92% Good or Outstanding with 93% for the rated agencies among the 144 we list in Somerset. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Burnham-on-Sea comes 6th of 7 (58%), with Yatton top at 69%. Outstanding ratings: 1 covering Burnham-on-Sea, 7 across Somerset.

What home help costs in Burnham-on-Sea

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Somerset Council's own rates: £26.83 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £805 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £832 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?

Home care agencies serving Burnham-on-Sea

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Dimensions Somerset Northmead House

    4.7 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Dimensions Somerset Northmead House)

  2. AMG Care Services Ltd

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (AMG Care Services Ltd)

  3. Enhancing Your Care Limited

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Enhancing Your Care Limited)

  4. 1-2-1 Live In Care Ltd

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (1-2-1 Live In Care Ltd)

  5. Neighbourhood Care HQ

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    See details (Neighbourhood Care HQ)

  6. Aspire Care (SW)

    3.9 miles · Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2021
    See details (Aspire Care (SW))

  7. MJ Homecare North Somerset

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2023
    See details (MJ Homecare North Somerset)

  8. Brunelcare Domiciliary Care Services Somerset

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2022
    See details (Brunelcare Domiciliary Care Services Somerset)

  9. Select Homecare Direct

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2019
    See details (Select Homecare Direct)

  10. Poppy's Homecare Limited

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jan 2020
    See details (Poppy's Homecare Limited)

  11. Dimensions Somerset Bridgwater Domiciliary Care Office

    6.4 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2019
    See details (Dimensions Somerset Bridgwater Domiciliary Care Office)

  12. Ability Care Solutions Ltd

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Ability Care Solutions Ltd)

  13. Churchill House

    1.2 miles · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Churchill House)

  14. J & C Healthcare, Somerset

    1.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Learning disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (J & C Healthcare, Somerset)

  15. Select Support +

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Select Support +)

  16. Southwest Care-Line Ltd

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Southwest Care-Line Ltd)

  17. Access Support 24 Limited

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Access Support 24 Limited)

  18. FreeToBe Support- North Somerset Supported Living

    6.3 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (FreeToBe Support- North Somerset Supported Living)

  19. Nathrael Homes Ltd

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Nathrael Homes Ltd)

Every agency covering Burnham-on-Sea (19) →

Home help in Burnham-on-Sea: common questions

Where can I find home help in Burnham-on-Sea?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides home help. Of the 19 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Burnham-on-Sea, 11 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How much is a home help per hour in Burnham-on-Sea?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Somerset council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Are home care agencies in Burnham-on-Sea well rated?

11 of the 12 rated agencies (92%) are Good or Outstanding; 14 list dementia as a specialism and 7 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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