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Care homes offering respite care in Frome

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Frome on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,410 a week, while Somerset usually pays £805. The largest is Rossetti House Care Home, with 70 beds. The most recent inspection was at Catherine House Care Home in May 2023.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,410/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Somerset council pays
£805/wk

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Frome

Care homes in Frome (2)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Frome in numbers

The average residential care home in Frome costs about £1,410/week, while Somerset’s published usual rate is around £805/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £605/week (about £31,460/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 Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 2 (50%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,410
Somerset usual weekly rate (2025)£805
LargestRossetti House Care Home (70 beds)
Most recently inspectedCatherine House Care Home (May 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, Somerset (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£281,571
Good1
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Frome£1,410/wk
  • Nursing, Frome£1,410/wk
  • Dementia, Frome£1,410/wk
  • Mendip average£1,405/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Somerset usual rate£805/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Mendip. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: 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 November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Somerset

The average house price in Somerset is £281,571, 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
£281,571
Detached
£459,097
Semi-detached
£289,125
Terraced
£233,473
Flats & maisonettes
£135,680

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 Frome

  • High Retirement Community
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.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 37% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 7 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Bristol River Avon.

180 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime79
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson22
  • Shoplifting17
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; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Frome

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

Charity

Westbury & District Link Scheme

Provides Good Neighbour support to elderly and vulnerable people, and those without transport to residents of Westbury, Westbury Leigh, Dilton Marsh, Chapmanslade, Heywood and Hawkeridge

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1069754)
Charity

St Johns Honeypot Day Centre

To provide an enjoyable social environment with ample support and transport from home to centre and return arranged. To provide a hot meal - main course and pudding and a variety of afternoon…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1033732)
Charity

Maple Grove Community Day Centre

Community Day Centre for the Elderly

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1037036)
Charity

Midsomer Norton & Radstock Dial A Ride

The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Dial-a-Ride is a non-profit organisation which provides a door-to-door Community Transport service to anyone who has difficulty accessing regular Public…

8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1109319)

Frome: health, services and environment

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

Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
97.3%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 90.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 18 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Frome

  • Dorothy House Hospice Care · 8.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published June 2026). CQC page

Hospitals near Frome

Sources: NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Frome a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Frome

Frome is a retirement-friendly market town in Somerset where over a quarter of the population is aged 65 or above — well above the national average of 18.6%. This indicates a settled, established retirement community with local services geared toward older people. It suits those seeking a smaller-town pace with good access to green space and cafes, though you'll want to weigh local crime figures and proximity to family support carefully.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present in town; the nearest larger hospital is Yeovil District Hospital, a short drive away.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026–04 was 180 offences, with violent crime, antisocial behaviour and criminal damage the most common categories — higher than many quieter retirement areas, so worth discussing with local services.
  • Family & connection: Think through how close your family are: Frome is quieter than a city, but isolation can matter if support networks aren't nearby.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check individual care-home fees against the national average weekly rate; Frome's position in South West England (a pricier region) may mean fees sit above the UK average.
  • Transport: Bus services connect Frome to nearby towns; the town is car-dependent for some journeys, though the compact town centre is walkable for daily errands.
  • Housing options: Frome has a range of care homes; availability and choice vary, so early enquiry with local providers is wise.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Four parks and six allotments offer outdoor space; sixteen restaurants and cafes plus thirteen pubs provide social gathering spots.
  • Community: A good range of eating and drinking venues supports regular social connection; explore local memory cafés and community groups through care providers.
  • Climate: South West England generally enjoys milder winters and wetter springs and autumns than northern regions — typical for Somerset.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime rate: Recorded offences are notably higher than many retirement destinations; speak to local care homes and residents about how this affects daily life.
  • Regional costs: South West England care fees tend to run above the national average; factor this into your budget planning.

Questions about care homes in Frome

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Frome?

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Frome, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Frome rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Frome?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Frome?

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

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Frome

Near Frome

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

Header photo: Dave Kelly, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons