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Dementia home care agencies in Frome

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There are 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Frome on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Trinity Homecare (Somerset and Wiltshire) in July 2023.

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Home care agencies (2)

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Key facts: Frome

Dementia home care agencies listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Somerset usual weekly rate (2025)£805
Most recently inspectedTrinity Homecare (Somerset and Wiltshire) (July 2023)
Good2

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 Frome

Rated Good or Outstanding
2/ 2 rated

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What home care costs in Frome

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 Frome

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Frome compares with the wider Mendip area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Frome, Mendip and the UK
Type of careFromeMendip avgUK average
Residential care home£1,410£1,405£1,200
Nursing care home£1,410£1,410£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Frome averages £1,410/week — about 18% above the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Frome within ~5 miles; Mendip 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 Frome?

AskBart lists 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Frome, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Frome rated?

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

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies 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 "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

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Guides for families

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