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Care homes in Bath

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There are 23 care homes in and around Bath on AskBart. 85% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,544 a week, while Bath and North East Somerset usually pays £1,118. The largest is Hallmark Midford Manor Care Home, with 80 beds.

care homes
23
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
85%
typical residential fee
£1,544/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Bath and North East Somerset council pays
£1,118/wk

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Bath

Care homes in Bath (23)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated
Bridgemead care homeDistance from the town centre: 0.7 mi
CQC Requires improvement

32 beds

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DementiaResidentialNursing
Fees on request
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Distance
BridgemeadRequires improvement · Jan 2026On request321.5 mi—0.7 mi
Cedar Park Nursing HomeGood · Apr 2023On request301.4 mi—0.6 mi
Cleeve Court Community Resource CentreRequires improvement · Nov 2025On request460.9 mi—1.8 mi
Cranhill Nursing HomeGood · Jul 2026On request310.6 mi—1.1 mi
Culverhayes Nursing HomeGood · Dec 2023On request651.1 mi—1.2 mi
Darcy Gardens—On request681.4 mi—0.8 mi
GreystonesGood · Oct 2018On request261.5 mi—0.4 mi
Hallmark Midford Manor Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,890802.5 mi—1.5 mi
Hallmark Midford Manor Luxury Care HomeGood · Nov 2025On request802.6 mi—1.6 mi
Ivybank House Care HomeGood · Nov 2025On request432.3 mi—1.0 mi
Larkhall Springs Nursing HomeGood · Jan 2019On request472.2 mi—1.7 mi
Manor Farm Residential HomeRequires improvement · Oct 2025On request207.4 mi—7.1 mi
Meryton Place Care Home—£1,400803.9 mi—5.5 mi
Oriel LodgeGood · Oct 2018On request222.3 mi—1.8 mi
Pondsmead Care HomeGood · Nov 2018On request7613.0 mi—12.9 mi
Rush Hill Mews Care HomeGood£1,545622.1 mi—1.6 mi
Shockerwick House Care HomeGood£1,340335.0 mi—4.3 mi
SpringfieldGood · Oct 2020On request392.3 mi—1.1 mi
St Teresa's Nursing HomeGood · Jul 2023On request702.1 mi—3.5 mi
Stratton HouseGood · May 2024On request330.6 mi—1.1 mi
The OrangeryGood · Dec 2019On request401.6 mi—1.3 mi
Winfield LodgeGood · Jul 2019On request500.3 mi—1.6 mi
Woodside Nursing HomeGood · Nov 2025On request482.4 mi—0.9 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Bath in numbers

85% of Bath’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 20 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Bath costs about £1,544/week, while Bath and North East Somerset’s published usual rate is around £1,118/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £426/week (about £22,152/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Bath and North East Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed23
Rated Good or Outstanding17 of 20 (85%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,544
Bath and North East Somerset usual weekly rate (2025)£1,118
LargestHallmark Midford Manor Care Home (80 beds)
Most recently inspectedPondsmead Care Home (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 14 · Nursing 12 · Dementia 10 · Respite 9
Average house price, Bath and North East Somerset (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£404,480
Good17
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Bath£1,544/wk
  • Nursing, Bath£1,544/wk
  • Dementia, Bath£1,612/wk
  • Somerset average£1,317/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Bath and North East Somerset usual rate£1,118/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Somerset. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Bath and North East Somerset's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Bath and North East Somerset

The average house price in Bath and North East Somerset is £404,480, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£404,480
Detached
£705,147
Semi-detached
£440,465
Terraced
£384,310
Flats & maisonettes
£238,214

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Bath

Bath is a well-established retirement destination with a significantly higher share of residents aged 65+ than the national average, offering a compact, walkable Georgian city with strong cultural amenities. Care-home provision is modest at present, but the area's healthcare access, abundance of parks and social venues, and long-standing appeal to older people make it worth serious consideration — especially if you value history, good local services and an active community.

  • High Retirement Community
  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 4% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

550 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime139
  • Anti-social behaviour104
  • Shoplifting95
  • Public order52
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Bath

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited

(a) Information & Advice: drop-ins/appointments/outreach/home visiting (b) Day Centres & activities: art group/lunch clubs/trips/school link-up/reminiscence work/minibus transport(c) Home…

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110455)
Charity

Spa (Peggy Dodd) Bath

The provision of Day respite care for carers of those suffering from Alzheimers, dementia, memory loss and for the sufferers themselves.

1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1058294)
Charity

Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action Alliance

Our strategic objective is to make the Keynsham and Saltford community more aware and supportive of people living with dementia and their families, friends and carers. Do do this we run Music for…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181589)
Charity

Colerne Luncheon Club

Provision of lunch Club facility for elderly people

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1033073)
Charity

Keynsham & District Dial-a-ride

Provides a community transport service for local residents who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are in poverty and who do not have access to adequate & safe public transport services.Operates…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1099197)
Charity

Maple Grove Community Day Centre

Community Day Centre for the Elderly

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1037036)

Bath: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+49.2%
Projected change in Bath and North East Somerset, 2025 to 2035 (6,001 to 8,956). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.1%
Projected change in Bath and North East Somerset, 2025 to 2035 (39,917 to 47,533). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
11
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
31
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 38 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 10 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Bath

  • Dorothy House Hospice Care · 3.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published June 2026). CQC page
  • St Peter's Hospice · 13.9 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Bath

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Bath a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Bath

Bath suits people seeking a cultured, accessible town with excellent local services and a genuine community of older residents. The 25.4% share of residents aged 65+ well above the national average of 18.6% signals a well-rooted retirement population. However, care-home choice is limited to four homes, ranging from 33–80 beds, so early enquiry and flexibility are essential. Fees sit broadly in line with the South West regional average. The city's Georgian character, walkability and strong social and cultural calendar make it appealing for those who value engagement and don't require a car for daily life.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Multiple GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the city; the Royal United Hospital is within the area, providing emergency and acute care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime was 550 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting the most common categories — on the higher side, reflecting a busy city centre.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support networks are; Bath's popularity means good public transport links to nearby areas, but distance to relatives matters in later life.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Precise weekly fees vary by home; broadly, Bath sits within the South West regional range, neither notably cheaper nor more expensive than comparable towns.
  • Transport: Excellent bus networks within the city and good rail links to Bristol, London and beyond. The city centre and many residential areas are highly walkable; car ownership is optional for most.
  • Housing options: Four care homes are listed locally, with capacity ranging from 33–80 beds. Two are rated good by the CQC; one is not yet inspected. Choice is limited, so early planning and enquiry are important.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 38 parks and 15 allotments offer extensive grounds for walking and outdoor pursuits. The city is known for its Roman and Georgian heritage, museums, galleries and cultural events.
  • Community: 274 restaurants and cafés and 98 pubs and bars support a lively social scene. Memory cafés and older-people's groups thrive in a city with a large retired population and strong voluntary sector.
  • Climate: The South West experiences milder, wetter winters than much of England, with moderate rainfall year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Only four homes are listed, so availability and timing matter significantly; don't assume a bed will be available when you need it.
  • Crime levels: The recorded crime figure is higher than in quieter market towns, chiefly violent crime and anti-social behaviour — worth factoring if you value a very low-crime setting.
  • Walkability over car ownership: Bath's appeal relies on walkability and public transport; if you plan to drive regularly or need a car-dependent location, the city's layout and parking may frustrate.

Questions about care homes in Bath

How many care homes are there in Bath?

There are 23 care homes listed in and around Bath on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Bath cost?

Care homes in Bath range from around £1,340 to around £1,890 per week, with averages of £1,544 for residential, £1,612 for dementia, £1,544 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Bath compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Bath is about £1,544 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Bath are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

17 of the 23 care homes in and around Bath are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Bath?

Homes in and around Bath offer residential (14), nursing (12), dementia (10), respite (9). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Bath?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Bath:

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Near Bath

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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