Care Homes in Somerset
Somerset is a local authority in the South West region of England with 197 CQC-registered care homes and 6,278 beds in total. 8 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 160 are rated Good. 19 homes require improvement. Care homes in Somerset span 32 postcode districts.
Areas in Somerset
Specialist Care in Somerset
All Care Homes
TA1 (30)
TA8 (17)
BA20 (6)
TA4 (8)
TA11 (2)
TA21 (9)
TA20 (9)
TA6 (12)
BA9 (3)
BA5 (7)
BS27 (5)
BA4 (4)
TA2 (10)
TA3 (4)
TA16 (2)
TA24 (11)
TA19 (4)
BA22 (3)
TA10 (6)
BA11 (9)
BA6 (5)
BA21 (9)
TA18 (2)
BS25 (1)
BA7 (6)
BA16 (2)
TA5 (1)
TA9 (2)
BA3 (4)
Choosing a Care Home in Somerset
With 197 care homes across Somerset, families have 168 well-rated options to consider. 19 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Somerset — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Somerset has 8 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Somerset.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data