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

Residential care home in Bath and North East Somerset costs £1,561 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,196 per week, so Bath and North East Somerset is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Bath and North East Somerset council pay for my care?

Bath and North East Somerset council pays for adult social care subject to a means-tested financial assessment. In England the upper capital threshold is £23,250 (savings + home value if going into residential care). Below this, the council contributes on a sliding scale. Above it, you pay the full cost yourself. Bath and North East Somerset contracts with private and voluntary providers — you can usually choose your provider as long as the council's rate is met or you top up the difference.

How do I find a care home in Bath and North East Somerset?

Bath and North East Somerset council has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide information and advice on local care providers. Contact Bath and North East Somerset adult social care team for an assessment. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) website lists every registered care home in Bath and North East Somerset with the most recent inspection rating. TreatCompare cross-references CQC inspection data when available.

What's included in the residential care home cost in Bath and North East Somerset?

Long-term residential care without nursing — accommodation, meals, personal care and supervision for older adults who can no longer live independently. The £1,561 per week figure is the council-paid average — what private clients pay is typically 20-40% higher because care providers cross-subsidise local-authority-funded residents from self-funder fees. Top-ups for nicer rooms, additional services, or location premiums are charged separately.

Is this the same as private care home prices?

No. ASC-FR figures are what local councils pay providers for the residents they fund — not the private 'self-funder' rate. Private clients typically pay 20-40% more than the council rate for the same care. TreatCompare uses the council rate as a baseline because it's the only nationally consistent published figure; expect to pay more if you're self-funding.

Residential care home in Bath and North East Somerset: cost per week

The residential care home cost in Bath and North East Somerset is £1,561 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Bath and North East Somerset council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Bath and North East Somerset

More expensive than the national average

£1,561

per week

National median

£1,196

England-wide

Private self-funder

£2,029

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Bath and North East Somerset

Council baseline

£1,561

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £81,172.

Self-funder guide

£1,873-£2,185

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £2,029 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£263,809

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £202,930.

This is already a high-fee area. Room choice, dementia support and provider group can push quotes materially above the baseline. For nursing placements, the current England standard NHS-funded nursing care rate is £268 per week.

What to check in a care home fee quote

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Residential care 18-64	£2,841.53
Residential care 18-64	£2,841.53
Residential care 18-64	£1,665.217
Residential care 18-64	£1,665.217
Residential care 18-64	£1,245.136
Residential care 18-64	£1,826.923
Residential care 18-64	£1,097.561
Residential care 18-64	£1,885.682
Residential care 18-64	£2,200
Residential care 18-64	£1,882.098
Residential care 18-64	£940.906
Residential care 18-64	£1,826.923
Residential care 18-64	£904.077
Residential care 65+	£1,216.528
Residential care 65+	£2,185.25
Residential care 65+	£1,023.292
Residential care 65+	£1,156.118
Residential care 65+	£1,871.795
Residential care 65+	£1,015.152
Residential care 65+	£1,248.278
Residential care 65+	£1,945.13
Residential care 65+	£998.03
Residential care 65+	£1,559.846
Residential care 65+	£1,559.846
Residential care 65+	£1,023.802
Residential care 65+	£1,690.226
Residential care 65+	£832.614

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