Which providers in Bath and North East Somerset offer residential care?

Care Assura lists 32 residential care homes across Bath and North East Somerset, including St Chads House, Ellsworth House, Springfield, Newbridge Hill, Hillsborough House, Ivybank House Care Home, Winfield Lodge, Whitehaven Care Home and SS Philip & James Retirement Home. Homes are spread across Bath itself and towns such as Radstock, Midsomer Norton and Keynsham. Each listing on Care Assura shows the CQC rating and contact details so you can approach homes directly. It is worth shortlisting three or four before arranging visits.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides accommodation, meals and help with everyday personal care such as washing, dressing and medication support. A nursing home offers all of this alongside round-the-clock care from registered nurses for people with more complex clinical needs. If your relative primarily needs help with daily routines and companionship, a residential home is usually the right fit. If they need ongoing nursing tasks such as wound care, PEG feeding or complex medication management, a nursing home would be more appropriate.

What should I ask when visiting a residential care home in Bath and North East Somerset?

Ask about staffing ratios during the day and at night, how personal care plans are written and reviewed, and how the home manages medication. Enquire about food choices, activities, visiting arrangements and how the home supports residents to keep in touch with family and the wider community. It is also sensible to ask how complaints are handled and how the manager responds to feedback from families. Try to speak with a resident or a visiting relative if the opportunity arises.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Bath and North East Somerset?

Contact Bath and North East Somerset Council's adult social care team to request an assessment for yourself or a relative. The assessment is free and looks at physical health, mobility, memory, medication, social contact and daily routines. A social worker or assessor will speak with the person needing care, usually at home or in hospital, and will produce a written summary of needs. This document is then used to plan the right kind of support, whether that is a residential placement or care at home.

Can Bath and North East Somerset Council fund a residential care home placement?

Bath and North East Somerset Council can contribute towards the cost of residential care once a needs assessment confirms it is the right option and a financial assessment has been carried out. The financial assessment considers capital, income and property, and applies the national thresholds set by government. People with assets above the upper limit generally pay their own fees, while those below the lower limit may receive most of their costs from the council. Families can also arrange a top-up payment if they wish to choose a home that costs more than the council's standard rate.

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home?

Where possible, start exploring options a few months before care is likely to be needed, as this gives time for visits, comparisons and financial planning. In practice, many families search under time pressure following a hospital admission or a sudden change in health, and homes in Bath and North East Somerset can respond to urgent enquiries. Even with limited time, try to visit at least two homes in person before committing. Keep the CQC report, fee information and a written care plan to hand throughout the decision.

Care Homes in Bath and North East Somerset

Bath and North East Somerset has 32 CQC registered care homes. 24 are rated Good, 7 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 22 of the 32 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Bath and North East Somerset at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Bath and North East Somerset.

Bath and North East Somerset Council pays, residential care: £1,118 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
Care home beds filled across Bath and North East Somerset: 85%. The 12 month average is 86%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75
People aged 75 and over: 21,500. Rising to 24,900 by 2035, up 16%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 60 beds.
Who pays, across Bath and North East Somerset (estimate): 37% council, 45% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,800. Rising to 3,500 by 2035, up 25%
People aged 85 and over: 6,100. Rising to 9,000 by 2035, up 47%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Finding the right residential care home in Bath and North East Somerset

Care Assura currently lists 32 residential care homes across Bath and North East Somerset, giving families a reasonable spread of options across the city of Bath, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Keynsham and the surrounding villages. Of these, 23 hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, 8 are rated Requires Improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. Looking through the directory before making enquiries helps you shortlist places that suit your relative's routines, health needs and preferred surroundings.

What to look for when comparing homes

A residential care home should feel welcoming from the moment you step through the door. Pay attention to how staff speak to the people already living there, whether communal areas are being used, and how the home smells and sounds during a normal weekday. Ask to see a sample activities programme, a recent menu and information on how personal care plans are reviewed. Homes like St Chads House, Ivybank House Care Home, Hillsborough House and Whitehaven Care Home each have their own character, so it is worth arranging more than one visit before committing.

Reading CQC reports alongside your visit

A Good rating is a helpful starting point, but the written CQC report tells you far more than the headline. Look at the individual key questions covering safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership. Where a home such as Elm Tree House, Cypress Lodge, Mostyn Lodge Residential Home or Bedborough House is rated Requires Improvement, read the inspector's specific concerns and ask the manager what has changed since. A newer service that is not yet rated, such as Somer Valley House, is worth judging on its policies, staffing and the confidence of its manager.

Arranging and paying for a care home placement

Most families begin with a care needs assessment, which sets out what kind of support your relative requires day to day. This is a free service open to any adult who appears to need care, regardless of income or savings. The assessment considers physical needs, memory and mental health, mobility, medication and social wellbeing, and it forms the basis for any funded support that follows.

How the council supports the process

You can request an assessment through Bath and North East Somerset Council Adult Social Care, who coordinate assessments for older adults and working-age adults across the area. If residential care is agreed as the right option, a financial assessment follows to work out how much the council will contribute. Anyone with capital above the upper threshold set nationally will usually be expected to fund their own placement, while those below the lower threshold may have most costs met. The council can also give advice on top-up payments if a family wishes to choose a more expensive home than the standard rate covers.

Understanding the cost of care locally

Weekly fees for residential care in Bath and North East Somerset vary widely depending on the home, the size of the room and the level of support required. City-centre homes in Bath tend to sit at the higher end, while providers in Radstock, Peasedown and the outlying villages often quote lower weekly rates. Always ask for a written breakdown showing what is included, what counts as an extra, and how fees are reviewed each year. Providers such as Priory Radstock, Beechcroft Residential Home, Stratton House and SS Philip & James Retirement Home will each have their own fee structure, so a direct conversation is the only reliable way to compare.

32 care homes in Bath and North East Somerset

29 & 30 Dominion Road · 29 & 30 Dominion Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1DW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
We at 29 & 30 Dominion Road offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in Bath, providing specialist support for adults living with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Nestled within the historic city of Bath in...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ashley Phoenix Home · Poolemead Centre, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1RN
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Ashley Phoenix Home is a residential care home in Bath, in Bath and North East Somerset, supporting adults with a broad range of needs. We provide residential care for people with a learning disability or autism, for people living with...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cleeve Court Community Resource Centre · Cleeve Court, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1RS
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Bath and North East Somerset Council
Cleeve Court Community Resource Centre in Bath provides residential care and short term support for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Dimensions Fountain House Innox Lane · Fountain House, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 8DD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Dimensions (UK) Limited
Fountain House on Innox Lane near Bath, run by Dimensions, is a residential care home supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults and some older residents. It is a house, run as a home, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Dimensions Newton House · 10 Tanners Walk, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1RG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Dimensions (UK) Limited
Here at Dimensions Newton House, we are proud to offer warm and attentive care in the heart of Bath, a city we think makes a genuinely wonderful place to call home. Whether you are looking for long term residential support or a shorter...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Gallaudet Home · Poolemead Centre, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1RN
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Gallaudet Home is a residential care home in Bath. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Greystones · Hayesfield Park, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4QE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bath Centre for Voluntary Service Homes
Greystones is a residential care home in Bath supporting older people. We are a residential home, so life here is domestic rather than clinical. The day is made of meals worth sitting down to, company when it is wanted and quiet when it is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Ivybank House Care Home · Ivy Bank Park, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 5NF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ivybank Care Limited
At Ivybank House Care Home, we are proud to be part of the Bath community, offering a warm and genuinely homely environment where the people in our care feel safe, valued and supported to live as well as possible. We support a wide range...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Manor Farm Residential Home · Church Street, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3QG
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by A.R.T.I. Services Limited
Manor Farm is a residential home in Bath, supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. We also take respite bookings for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
MIND - 82 Lower Oldfield Park · Oldfield Park, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3HP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bath MIND
82 Lower Oldfield Park is a residential care home in Bath, run by Bath Mind. We support adults living with mental ill health, and we offer both longer term places and respite stays. Working with people whose difficulties are primarily to...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Newbridge Hill · 51 Newbridge Hill, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 3PR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
We at Newbridge Hill are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Bath, where person centred support meets the warmth of a true home. Nestled within the historic city of Bath in Bath and North East Somerset, our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oriel Lodge · Oriel Gardens, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 7AS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Oriel Lodge Limited
Oriel Lodge is a residential care home in Bath. We are a permanent home to older people and to some younger adults, and we also offer respite stays for those who need care for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. Most of our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Springfield · 21 Entry Hill Park, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 5ND
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Springfield (Bath) Limited
We at Springfield are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the historic city of Bath, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. Nestled within the Bath and North East...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Stratton House · 16 Park Lane, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2XH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Methodist Homes
Stratton House is a residential care home in Bath, providing care for older people who need support with daily living, along with respite stays for shorter periods. We aim for a calm and comfortable household where the day belongs to the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Watery Lane Cottage · Poolemead Centre, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1RN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Here at Watery Lane Cottage, we offer residential care for adults in the heart of Bath, within Bath and North East Somerset. We are proud to be a place where people feel genuinely at home, supported by a team that takes the time to...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Winfield Lodge · Weston Park, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 4AS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cedar Care Homes Limited
Winfield Lodge is a residential care home in Bath. We provide care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cypress Lodge · Cypress Lodge, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS14 0QB
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Lightsky Group Operations Limited
Cypress Lodge is a residential care home in the Bristol area supporting adults, including younger adults, who have a learning disability or autism or who live with mental ill health. We offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Elm Tree House · 8 Chandag Road, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 1NR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Treehome Limited
Here at Elm Tree House, we offer residential care for people who need support in a homely and settled environment. We are based in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and we support a wide range of people including older adults, younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hillsborough House · 59-61 Charlton Road, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 2JQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Freeways
We are Hillsborough House, a residential care home in Bath and North East Somerset. We support older people, including adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing a mental health condition, people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Mostyn Lodge Residential Home · 2 Kelston Road, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 2JH
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Mostyn Lodge Keynsham Limited
Mostyn Lodge Residential Home provides residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. We aim for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
SS Philip & James Retirement Home · 9-10 Priory Road, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 2BX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by SS Philip & James Retirement Home Limited
We are SS Philip & James Retirement Home, a residential care home in Bristol supporting older people from across Bath and North East Somerset. Our work is straightforward. We look after people who can no longer manage comfortably on their...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
St Chads House · Withies Lane, Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2JE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Orchard Vale Trust Limited
We at St Chads House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in Midsomer Norton, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism in the heart of Bath and North East Somerset. Our home combines...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
64 Chilcompton Road · Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2PL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by South West Action For Learning and Living Our Way Limited
We are a small residential home on Chilcompton Road in Radstock, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Because only a few people live here, the place works as a household. Everyone has their own room arranged...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Bedborough House · Redlands, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3EE
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
Bedborough House is a residential care home in Radstock, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays. This is somebody's home before it is anything else, and we try to run...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Beechcroft Residential Home · 75 North Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2QE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by David Nery Ltd
We are a residential care home in Radstock, providing a home for older people who need help with daily life but who do not require nursing care. We are not a large place and we do not try to run like one. Residents have their own rooms...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Combe Lea Community Resource Centre · Greenacres, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2RD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bath and North East Somerset Council
Combe Lea Community Resource Centre is a care home in Radstock. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ellsworth House · Fosseway, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 4AU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Consensus Support Services Limited
We at Ellsworth House offer residential care in the welcoming town of Radstock, providing a true home from home for older people and younger adults who need thoughtful, person centred support. Nestled within the Bath and North East...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lynwood House · Lynwood Close, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2UA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Lynwood House is a small residential home in Radstock supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Keeping the house small is deliberate. It means everybody knows each other, the atmosphere stays calm, and staff notice...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Priory · The Rookery, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3RS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
Priory Radstock is a residential care home in Radstock supporting a mixed group of adults. Some of our residents are older people who need help with the practical parts of the day. Others are adults with a learning disability, autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Priory Satellite · 42 Redfield Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2JP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
Priory Radstock is a small residential care home in Radstock, in Bath and North East Somerset. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and adults living with a mental health condition. Most of the people here are...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Somer Valley House · Silver Street, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2UD
Care home · Run by Crystal Care Homes Midsomer Norton Limited
Somer Valley House is a residential care home in Radstock, in Bath and North East Somerset. We support older people, including those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Whitehaven Care Home · Fosseway, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 4AU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by ARTI Care Homes (South West) Limited
Whitehaven Care Home is in Radstock, and we provide residential care for adults living across Bath and North East Somerset. We support older people, residents living with dementia, adults living with mental ill health, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care

What care costs in Bath and North East Somerset, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care South West figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.	£1,118	£1,400 to £1,650
Nursing care South West figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.	£1,083	£1,599 to £1,983
Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.	Not published separately	£1,450 to £1,813
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Elm Tree House, 21 August 2026, Good
Dimensions Newton House, 2 July 2026, Good
Bath MIND - 82 Lower Oldfield Park, 22 June 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Beechcroft Residential Home, 21 April 2018, Good
64 Chilcompton Road, 30 June 2018, Good
Cypress Lodge, 29 August 2018, Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Bath and North East Somerset

How many care homes are there in Bath and North East Somerset?

Bath and North East Somerset has 32 CQC registered care homes: 24 Good, 7 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Bath and North East Somerset?

Bath and North East Somerset Council pays an average of £1,118 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Bath and North East Somerset were inspected most recently?

Elm Tree House (21 August 2026), Dimensions Newton House (2 July 2026) and Bath MIND - 82 Lower Oldfield Park (22 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.