Select Homecare Direct is a home care agency based in Highbridge, Somerset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
Dementia home care agencies in Highbridge
4 agencies
There are 4 dementia home care agencies in and around Highbridge on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Select Homecare Direct in November 2019.
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Home care agencies (4)
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- Requires improvement
- Not rated
J & C Healthcare, Somerset is a home care agency based in Highbridge, Somerset.
Ability Care Solutions Ltd is a home care agency based in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
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Select Support + is a home care agency based in Highbridge, Somerset, providing care and support in people's own homes.
Key facts: Highbridge
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Somerset usual weekly rate (2025) | £805 |
| Most recently inspected | Select Homecare Direct (November 2019) |
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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CQC quality of home care in Highbridge
Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What home care costs in Highbridge
Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Somerset council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £805/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Somerset council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Highbridge
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Highbridge compares with the wider Somerset area and the UK.
| Type of care | Highbridge | Somerset avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £950 | £1,331 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | £1,380 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Highbridge averages £950/week — about 21% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Highbridge within ~5 miles; Somerset county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.
Common questions
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Highbridge?
AskBart lists 4 dementia home care agencies in and around Highbridge, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in Highbridge 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 dementia home care agencies in Highbridge?
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 "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Highbridge?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Highbridge:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- Care Home or Home Care? Pros and Cons (2026)
- Live-in Care Explained: the Alternative to a Care Home
- How Much Does A Carer Cost - The Ultimate Guide In 2025!
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