Compare top-rated care homes across Bath
Bath has 29 CQC-registered care homes, in South West England. Of those, 29 are residential care homes and 12 provide nursing care, with around 36 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Bath, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Bath
Care quality in Bath is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 85% are rated Good or Outstanding (23 rated Good, 4 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Bath, 16 are registered for dementia care, 12 for nursing care, 7 for learning disability and autism support, 9 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Bath may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Bath are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Achieve Together Limited (5 homes), Cedar Care Homes Limited (4 homes), Barker Care Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Hallmark Midford Manor Luxury Care Home, with 80 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Bath care homes are spread across the BA1, BA2 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Bath closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Bath itself, neighbouring towns across Somerset are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Bath depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in South West England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Somerset may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Bath home.
Residential and nursing homes in Bath
Illustrative Hallmark Midford Manor Luxury Care Home
Illustrative St Teresa's Nursing Home
Illustrative Culverhayes Nursing Home
Illustrative Rush Hill Mews
Illustrative Rush Hill Mews
Illustrative Winfield Lodge
Illustrative Woodside Nursing Home
Illustrative Larkhall Springs Nursing Home
Illustrative Ivybank House Care Home
Illustrative The Orangery
Illustrative Springfield
Illustrative Shockerwick House Care Home
Illustrative Stratton House
Illustrative Cranhill Nursing Home
Illustrative Cedar Park Nursing Home
Illustrative Greystones
Illustrative Oriel Lodge
Illustrative Bath MIND - 82 Lower Oldfield Park
Illustrative Dimensions Fountain House Innox Lane
Illustrative Newbridge Hill
Illustrative Dimensions Newton House
Illustrative 29 & 30 Dominion Road
Illustrative Watery Lane Cottage
Illustrative Cleeve Court Community Resource Centre
Illustrative Bridgemead
Illustrative Ashley Phoenix Home
Illustrative Gallaudet Home
Illustrative Darcy Gardens
Illustrative Darcy Gardens
Care homes near you across the Bath area
Care homes in Bath are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Somerset near Bath
Common questions about Bath care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Bath?
Care home fees in Bath vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Bath home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Bath?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Somerset's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Bath?
Bath has 29 CQC-registered care homes: 29 offering residential care and 12 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Bath?
Around 85% of rated care homes in Bath are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Bath?
Care homes in Bath and across Somerset include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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