Emergency home care in Derby
11 of the 116 home care agencies in Derby offer emergency home care, of which 6 Good. Emergency home care starts within a day or two, typically after a fall or a hospital discharge, and settles into a regular pattern once things are calmer. For a medical emergency, call 999.
Emergency home care in Derby typically costs £28.75 an hour, based on 4 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £26.88 to £31.61. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Derby of £28.75.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
Choose your own carer in Derby
Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.
LAM Care 24 - Derby
Nationwide Care Services Limited (Derby)
Haven Home Care Group Ltd
Typical rates in Derby
Median rate for each type of care, across the 116 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £28.75
- Usually £26.88 to £31.61 an hour4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,600 to £1,675 a week5 agencies
- Your own carer, PrimeCarers
- £20
- Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer
Common questions
How much does emergency home care cost in Derby?
Emergency home care in Derby typically costs £28.75 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.
How many emergency home care agencies are there in Derby?
11 of the 116 CQC-registered home care agencies in Derby offer emergency home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for emergency home care in Derby?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Derby council for a needs assessment.