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Sensory impairment care at home in Highbridge
Sensory impairment care is offered by 12 of the 8 home care agencies covering Highbridge. Of the 9 CQC has rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for sensory impairment care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, G H Quality Care Limited - 63 Taunton Road was rated Good on 22 June 2026.
CQC register data as of 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 8 of the 9 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 3 are not rated yet.
- 11 list dementia as a specialism.
- You can ask Somerset council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Rating changes in Somerset are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in Highbridge", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 12registered agencies
- 89%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 11are registered for dementia
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 8
- Learning disability care · 7
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Elderly care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-2-1 Live In Care Ltd | Mar 2026 | 5.9 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | G H Quality Care Limited - 63 Taunton Road | Jun 2026 | 7.0 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Neighbourhood Care HQ | Nov 2022 | 1.4 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Brunelcare Domiciliary Care Services Somerset | Apr 2022 | 5.6 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Select Homecare Direct | Dec 2019 | 2.1 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Poppy's Homecare Limited | Jan 2020 | 6.1 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Future Living | Jun 2018 | 6.6 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | Total Care | Jan 2019 | 6.8 miles | 3 | |
| 9 | Ability Care Solutions Ltd | May 2026 | 0.7 miles | 4 | |
| 10 | Select Support + | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 6 |
| 11 | Southwest Care-Line Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.3 miles | 6 |
| 12 | Total Love Healthcare Limited Office 2 | Not yet rated | – | 6.0 miles | 5 |
The full list for sensory impairment care covering Highbridge: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Sensory impairment care in Highbridge: what the data shows
Registered for sensory impairment care: 12 out of 18 agencies covering Highbridge (67%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 89% (in line with England, 3 points below the 92% for all agencies in the town).
For sensory impairment care, the top rated agencies are 1-2-1 Live In Care Ltd, G H Quality Care Limited - 63 Taunton Road and Neighbourhood Care HQ. 4 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2018. Newest: June 2026. Within 2 miles of Highbridge centre: 2 offices. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Somerset has 75 agencies registered for sensory impairment care; of those rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for sensory impairment care: 67% here, 60% across Somerset.
In the South West, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
Support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Somerset as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbridge | – | 12 | 8 |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1.3 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Bridgwater | 6.7 mi | 10 | 7 |
| Weston-super-Mare | 9.0 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Glastonbury | 12.3 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Yatton | 13.2 mi | 14 | 11 |
| Wells | 13.9 mi | 4 | 2 |
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What families want to know about sensory impairment care in Highbridge
Which home care agencies in Highbridge offer sensory impairment care?
12 of the 8 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Highbridge list sensory impairment care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include 1-2-1 Live In Care Ltd, G H Quality Care Limited - 63 Taunton Road and Neighbourhood Care HQ.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Highbridge have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Highbridge?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Somerset council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Somerset council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Somerset council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Highbridge?
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, 4 of the 12 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 5 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Highbridge compare with nearby towns for sensory impairment care?
Nearest towns we cover: Burnham-on-Sea (1.3 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Bridgwater (6.7 miles): 10, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Weston-super-Mare (9.0 miles): 16, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. Highbridge itself has 4, 2 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care in nearby towns
- Sensory impairment care in Burnham-on-Sea 1.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Bridgwater 6.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Weston-super-Mare 9.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Glastonbury 12.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Yatton 13.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wells 13.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Taunton 15.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Clevedon 15.5 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.