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Respite care in Burnham-on-Sea

From a weekly sitting service at home to a week or two in a care home, respite care is temporary cover that lets family carers rest. Compare the 19 CQC-registered agencies covering Burnham-on-Sea and ask which of them provide it.

CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical 2026 prices across England

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In short

  • 19 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Burnham-on-Sea; 11 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Somerset council must offer a free care needs assessment, and a separate carer's assessment for the person who looks after them.
  • Ask each agency about respite care; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
  • Respite at home typically costs the same as ordinary visits: about around £32–£34 an hour. A short stay in one of the 18 local care homes is charged by the week.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Respite care in Burnham-on-Sea", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

Kinds of respite care

At home: a carer visits for a few hours so you can go out, or stays for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) while you go away. In a care home: a short stay of a week or two, often booked well ahead for holidays. Of the 18 CQC-registered care homes in Burnham-on-Sea, ask which accept short stays. Day centres run by the council or charities are another option.

Your right to a carer's assessment

  • Who: anyone caring for someone else.
  • From: Somerset council, free, separate from the cared-for person's assessment.
  • Looks at: how caring affects you.
  • Can lead to: breaks the council pays for, a personal budget for carers, or other support.

Carers UK helpline (free): 0808 808 7777.

How to ask Somerset council for an assessment.

Booking respite privately

If you pay yourself, ask agencies for their minimum visit length and notice period, and care homes whether they keep rooms for short stays. For a care home, arrange a visit beforehand and share the care plan, medication list and routines so the stay goes smoothly.

Burnham-on-Sea's agencies in figures

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.

Respite care prices in Burnham-on-Sea

Typical 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,445 a week
Nursing home£1,690 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).

Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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 in and around Burnham-on-Sea

Ask each agency whether it provides respite care. Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, 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
    View profile (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
    View profile (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
    View profile (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
    View profile (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
    View profile (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
    View profile (Aspire Care (SW))

  7. MJ Homecare North Somerset

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2023
    View profile (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
    View profile (Brunelcare Domiciliary Care Services Somerset)

  9. Select Homecare Direct

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2019
    View profile (Select Homecare Direct)

  10. Poppy's Homecare Limited

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jan 2020
    View profile (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
    View profile (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
    View profile (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
    View profile (Churchill House)

  14. J & C Healthcare, Somerset

    1.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Learning disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    View profile (J & C Healthcare, Somerset)

  15. Select Support +

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    View profile (Select Support +)

  16. Southwest Care-Line Ltd

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£36/hr

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    View profile (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
    View profile (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
    View profile (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
    View profile (Nathrael Homes Ltd)

The full list: 19 agencies covering Burnham-on-Sea →

What families ask about respite care in Burnham-on-Sea

Which home care agencies offer respite care in Burnham-on-Sea?

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

Can respite care be paid for by the council?

Start with a carer's assessment from Somerset council: eligible carers can have breaks arranged or funded. Separately, look for sitting services from carers' centres and charities that are free or cheap.

How far ahead should we book respite in a care home?

Give several weeks where possible, more around school holidays. Ask on the first call whether the home holds rooms back for short stays, as not all do.

How are agencies covering Burnham-on-Sea rated?

Of 12 agencies with a CQC rating, 11 (92%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 14, and 7 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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