Select Homecare Direct
Select Homecare Direct is a home care agency in Highbridge, Somerset (TA9 3RH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Select Homecare Direct
We at Select Homecare Direct are proud to provide compassionate home care across Highbridge and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the TA postcode area of Highbridge, we deliver care directly to people in familiar surroundings, whether that is a long standing family home, a bungalow, or a flat within the local community. By coming to you, we help preserve the routines, memories, and comforts that make a house feel like home, whilst offering the reassurance of professional support tailored to each individual's needs. Our team supports a broad range of care needs, and we recognise that every person we visit has their own story, preferences, and pace of life. We provide dementia care with patience and understanding, offering gentle prompts, familiar routines, and calm reassurance for those living with memory loss. For adults with a learning disability or autism, we focus on promoting independence, choice, and confidence in everyday living, whilst respecting sensory needs and personal communication styles. Our mental health support is delivered with empathy and without judgement, helping people manage daily life, attend appointments, and stay connected to their community. We also support individuals with a physical disability, assisting with mobility, personal care, and the practical tasks that make independent living possible. For those living with a visual or hearing impairment, our team adapts communication and the home environment to promote safety, dignity, and clarity. We further offer sensitive, informed support for people affected by eating disorders, working closely with families and healthcare professionals to encourage recovery within a familiar and comforting setting. In practice, this means families can expect a service built around the individual rather than a fixed routine. Whether the need is a short visit to help with medication and breakfast, longer companionship calls, or more comprehensive daily support, we work with residents and their loved ones to shape a care plan that feels right. We understand that inviting a carer into your home is a significant step, and we treat every household with respect, discretion, and warmth. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our CQC Overall Rating of Good, with Good ratings across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent assessment offers reassurance that our care is safe, our approaches are effective, our team is genuinely caring, we respond thoughtfully to people's needs, and our leadership supports high standards throughout. Choosing home care is a deeply personal decision, and we know families often begin their search during a worrying or uncertain time. If you are exploring support for a loved one in Highbridge or the wider Somerset area, we would be glad to have a friendly, no pressure conversation about what matters most to you. Whatever the next step looks like for your family, we are here to listen, guide, and help you find the right way forward.
Care provided at Select Homecare Direct
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Eating disorder support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 31 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Select Homecare Direct
Where is Select Homecare Direct located?
Select Homecare Direct is a home care agency based in Highbridge, Somerset (TA9 3RH), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Select Homecare Direct provide?
Select Homecare Direct is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Eating disorder support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Select Homecare Direct's CQC rating?
Select Homecare Direct is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 31 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Select Homecare Direct provide dementia care?
Yes. Select Homecare Direct supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Select Homecare Direct
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Select Homecare Direct is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Select Homecare Direct covers roughly 10 miles from Highbridge.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South West
Select Homecare Direct has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Select Homecare Direct. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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