Emergency home care in Derbyshire
12 of the 145 home care agencies in Derbyshire offer emergency home care, of which 9 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 Derbyshire typically costs £31.25 an hour, based on 12 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £28.88 to £32.50. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Derbyshire of £31.25.
A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.
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Typical rates in Derbyshire
Median rate for each type of care, across the 145 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Hourly visits
- £31.25
- Usually £28.88 to £32.50 an hour12 agencies
- Weekend hourly rate
- £32.50
- Usually £30.25 to £33.75 an hour3 agencies
- Bank holiday hourly rate
- £50
- Usually £42.50 to £55 an hour3 agencies
- 30 minute visit
- £19.82
- Usually £19.50 to £19.90 a visit5 agencies
- 45 minute visit
- £26.25
- Usually £23.40 to £27.17 a visit4 agencies
- Live-in care
- £1,675
- Usually £1,675 to £1,838 a week3 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 Derbyshire?
Emergency home care in Derbyshire typically costs £31.25 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 Derbyshire?
12 of the 145 CQC-registered home care agencies in Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire?
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 Derbyshire council for a needs assessment.