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Lily Caring Angels Limited is a home care agency based in Chard, South Somerset.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Home care in Chard
1 agency
There is 1 home care agency in and around Chard on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Lily Caring Angels Limited in October 2019.
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Key facts: Chard
| Home care agencies listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Somerset usual weekly rate (2025) | £805 |
| Most recently inspected | Lily Caring Angels Limited (October 2019) |
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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 Chard
Rated Good or Outstanding
1/ 1 rated
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 Chard
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 Chard
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Chard compares with the wider South Somerset area and the UK.
| Type of care | Chard | South Somerset avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,250 | £1,349 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,250 | £1,349 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Chard averages £1,250/week — about 4% above the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Chard within ~5 miles; South 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 home care agencies are there in Chard?
AskBart lists 1 CQC-registered home care agency in and around Chard.
How much does home care cost in Chard?
Across the UK, visiting (hourly) home care typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees in Chard depend on the agency and your care needs, so always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.
Are home care agencies in Chard regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 1 of the 1 rated agencies are rated Good or Outstanding. Each profile shows the full CQC rating across all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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