Mendip Care
Mendip Care is a home care agency in Wells, Somerset (BA5 1JJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Mendip Care
We at Mendip Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Wells and the surrounding Somerset communities, supporting older people and adults with a range of needs to live well in the place they know best: their own home. Operating throughout the BA postcode area, our team travels across the historic city of Wells and its neighbouring villages, bringing personalised support directly to residents' doorsteps. Home care means care that fits around your loved one's life, their familiar surroundings, treasured belongings, favourite armchair, and the rhythms of the day they have always known. Rather than asking someone to adapt to a new environment, we adapt to theirs, offering flexible visits that respect independence and preserve the comforts of home. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the adults we support. We provide dedicated older person care, helping with everyday tasks such as personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, and companionship. Our dementia care is delivered with patience and understanding, recognising that consistency, gentle communication, and familiar routines can make a meaningful difference to someone living with cognitive changes. For adults with physical disabilities, we work alongside individuals and their families to promote autonomy, offering practical support with mobility, daily living, and whatever else helps someone feel in control of their day. We also support people with visual or hearing impairments, taking care to communicate in ways that suit each person and creating a safe, reassuring presence in the home. For families, choosing home care is often a deeply personal decision, and we understand the trust involved in inviting carers into a loved one's life. Our approach is built on listening first, so that the care we provide genuinely reflects what matters most to each individual, whether that is a walk in the garden, help preparing a favourite meal, or simply a friendly chat over a cup of tea. We are pleased to hold an overall Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following our most recent inspection in August 2023, with Good ratings awarded across all five domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to delivering care that is not only reliable and safe but also warm, thoughtful, and centred on the person receiving it. If you are exploring home care options for a parent, partner, or relative in Wells or the wider Somerset area, we would be delighted to speak with you. Choosing the right support can feel overwhelming, and we are here to answer your questions, offer guidance, and help you find the reassurance your family deserves. Please do get in touch to learn more about how we can help your loved one continue to enjoy life at home with the dignity and care they deserve.
Care provided at Mendip Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 10 August 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Mendip Care
Where is Mendip Care located?
Mendip Care is a home care agency based in Wells, Somerset (BA5 1JJ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Mendip Care provide?
Mendip Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Mendip Care's CQC rating?
Mendip Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 August 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Mendip Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Mendip Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Mendip Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Mendip Care Ltd 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. Mendip Care Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Wells.
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
Mendip Care Ltd 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 Mendip Care Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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